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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer from the Ground of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:Looking afresh at Centering Prayer beginning from utter surrender\, we will practice the cues of: be surrender\, letting thoughts be as they are\, and letting go of thoughts we have collapsed upon. We will practice noticing especially the interplay of surrender and spaciousness of heart\, and the gentlest of return/re-recognition of surrender during regular sits\, “micro-sits”\, and while we work with these teachings. \nPresented by: Fr. Justin Lanier\, a contemplative missioner priest of the Diocese of Vermont (Episcopal). Formation includes monastic training in St. Benedict’s Monastery\, Snowmass\, under Fr. Thomas Keating & Dom. Joseph Boyle\, and Tofuku-sodo\, Kyoto\, Japan\, under Keido Fukushima Roshi. Fr. Justin leads intensive contemplative immersion trainings\, workshops in Centering Prayer\, as well as classes in contemplative practice & theology.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-from-the-ground-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Two Thomases: Merton and Keating Leading Us to Transformation - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A devotee of both Thomas Merton and Thomas Keating\, Maggie Winfrey will share her reflections how these two have guided her spiritual journey simply as an ordinary seeker. A contemplative for over four decades\, Maggie Winfrey taught kids to read as well as led adult spiritual enrichment for over 35 years. A commissioned presenter of Contemplative Outreach Centering Prayer Introductory Workshops\, she is coordinator for Contemplative Outreach Atlanta and the Atlanta chapter representative for the International Thomas Merton Society. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/two-thomases-merton-and-keating-leading-us-to-transformation-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Atlanta":MAILTO:coatlantageorgia@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210516
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
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SUMMARY:Facilitating Retreat - Postponed to Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington: Our May 2021 Facilitating Workshop is now-cancelled and is being rescheduled for Spring 2022. If you are registered for the cancelled workshop and would like a refund or to transfer your registration to the rescheduled workshop\, please contact Kathleen Blank Riether at kathblankriether@gmail.com.   \nContact Marjorie Centofanti at mcentofanti@jhmi.edu with any questions about the facilitator training / enrichment programs.  \nPOSTED 2/15/2021 \n+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nAn overnight event to support facilitators—new or longtime—as well as anyone thinking of leading or co-leading a Centering Prayer group.\nSponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington (COMW)\nMay 14 – 15\, 2021\nAt Our Lady of Bethesda conference center in a Maryland suburb of Washington\, D.C.\nFeatures national Contemplative Outreach Ltd. presenters Bob Mischke and Eileen McCaffrey Schuman.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/facilitating-retreat/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Bethesda\, 7007 Bradley Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marjorie Centofanti":MAILTO:mcentofanti@jhmi.edu
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SUMMARY:The Mystical Meaning of Silence via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join this free Centering Prayer workshop and unpack the Mystical Meaning of Silence by exploring \n– Silence as a path to the Divine Presence within\n– The mystical approach to silence and awareness\n– Opening to God beyond words and concepts \nCost: Free\nPresenter: Keith Kristich\, commissioned Centering Prayer presenter and certified mediation teacher \nSee the link below for details and to register. Event times are in Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-mystical-meaning-of-silence-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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SUMMARY:Re-Entering Community through Silence: Centering Prayer Retreat with Mary Dwyer
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Mary Dwyer \nCome away to Bethany Retreat Center for a deeper experience of Centering Prayer in community. We will have extended prayer times (3 to 4 hours per day) and input on deepening our Centering Prayer practice. The retreat will be in silence with time for personal reflection and renewal. An already established knowledge and practice of Centering Prayer is required. Soul friending will also be available along with attending Mass and praying with the Sisters in Residence. Enjoy a comfortable room\, private bathroom and all meals included during your stay. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or special needs when you register. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/re-entering-community-through-silence-centering-prayer-retreat-with-mary-dwyer/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Retreat Center":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Closer Than Breath\, Six-Week Centering Prayer Course via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join the six-week Centering Prayer course to deepen your prayer and meditation. \nCloser Than Breath focuses on the Divine Indwelling at the heart of Centering Prayer teaching and practice. \nWith weekly\, bite-sized videos to deepen your practice and three optional contemplative prayer groups a week\, this course can be used to deepen your practice and commitment to God through Centering Prayer. \nGod is Closer Than Breath! \nSee the details in the link.\n-Keith
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/closer-than-breath-six-week-course-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Training,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210501T170000
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SUMMARY:World Labyrinth Day: Walk as One for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Carmel Stabley \nEach year on the first Saturday in May\, thousands of people around the world participate in this moving meditation for world peace. The intention of World Labyrinth Day is to bring people from all over the planet together in celebration of labyrinths as a symbol\, tool\, passion and practice of spiritual growth. The labyrinth is a reflective exercise as you use each step to quiet your mind and your spirit. \nSpend the day on the sacred grounds of Bethany Retreat Center learning about and walking the outdoor labyrinth as well as visiting other stations of prayer & reflection\, while focusing on the theme of world peace\, healing and restoration. This one-day retreat on May 1st will be led by Carmel Stabley\, an Advanced Certified Labyrinth Facilitator. The retreat will begin at 9:00 am and conclude by 5:00 pm Eastern Time with lunch provided. The cost is $35.00 for the day. Overnight accommodations are available for an additional $88.00 per night. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/world-labyrinth-day-walk-as-one-for-peace/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Retreat Center":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop on Zoom\nHoly Family Retreat Center\, West Hartford\, CT\nSaturday\, May 1\, 2021\n8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)\nContemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter\, Nancy Stimac \nIn this transformational introductory workshop\, you will learn the method and principles of the Centering Prayer practice in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. The history\, psychology\, and theology of the practice will be covered. Two prayer sessions and a question and answer session are included. The workshop also welcomes current practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of the Centering Prayer practice and of their relationship with the Lord. \nCheck in 8:30-9 a.m. Program starts at 9 a.m Eastern Time \nOffering: $30 per registrant\nRegister at: https://www.holyfamilyretreat.org/calendar/centering-prayer-5-1-21 \nPresenter Profile:\nNancy Stimac\, a longtime contemplative prayer practitioner\, is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina for Contemplative Outreach. She is a graduate of the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Catholic Bible School and Lay Ministry programs. She uses her gifts to serve the Catholic community of Windsor Locks as a prayer group facilitator\, Bible study leader\, RCIA teacher\, lector\, and evangelization team member.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T123000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this introductory workshop\, you will learn the ancient method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. We will cover the history\, psychology\, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question and answer session are included. \nThe human transformation we undergo in Centering Prayer is complex and multifaceted. We face common questions about how our practice is progressing and our psychological experience of releasing the emotional wounds of a lifetime. This presentation is intended to clarify the psychological process on our journey to transformation. \nPresented by: \nNancy Stimac\, a longtime contemplative prayer practitioner\, is a Centering Prayer facilitator and commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina for Contemplative Outreach. She is a graduate of the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Catholic Bible School and Lay Ministry programs. She uses her gifts to serve the Catholic community of Windsor Locks as a prayer group facilitator\, Bible study leader\, RCIA teacher\, lector\, and evangelization team member. \nOR \nMike Smoolca is an experienced contemplative group and workshop facilitator and a dedicated student of contemplative practices and wisdom spirituality. He is a Contemplative Outreach presenter and coordinator for Contemplative Outreach of CT and the Northern CT Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. Mike is a practicing spiritual director who received his certificate from Fairfield University. He has been an internship partner at the Spiritual Life Center in West Hartford\, CT.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210419T140000
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SUMMARY:Six-Week Centering Prayer and Divine Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Join this six-week program with Dr. Jana Rentzel as she presents on the psychological dimension of Centering Prayer known as “Divine Therapy\,” by which we become healed of our lifetime emotional wounds and grow more fully into who God created us to be. \n​You may have experienced that in entering the silence of prayer and meditation\, old memories and past trauma’s come to mind. Divine Therapy is a beautiful model by which we can understand the deep healing that takes place as we surrender or past pains into the hands of God. \nThis course will use Cynthia Bourgeault’s book\, Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening as it’s primary text. \nDr. Jana Rentzel has a PhD in Spiritual Psychology and is a Spiritual Director and meditation teacher. \nWhen: Mondays April 19th – May 24th\, 12:00-2:00pm ET\nCost: Early bird $125 through April 13th\, $150 after midnight. \nSee the link below!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/six-week-centering-prayer-and-divine-therapy/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210417T120000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Series - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:The Mercy Center Centering Prayer Program presents: \nFoundations of Centering Prayer \nLive Online Saturday April 17\, 2021 \n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM USA Pacific Time \nBe still and know that I am God \n“Silence is God’s first language\,’ says the sixteenth century mystic John of the Cross. And silence is the normal context in which contemplative prayer takes place. But…there is silence and then there is silence. There is an outer silence\, and outer stoppinCentering Prayer\, g of the words and busy-ness\, but there is also a much more challenging interior silence …” – Cynthia Bourgeault \nCentering Prayer prepares us to more fully enter the interior silence and receive the gift of God’s presence\, beyond thoughts\, words and emotions. Centering Prayer facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer–verbal\, mental\, or affective prayer–into a receptive prayer of resting in God. It emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God. \nWhether you are new to Centering Prayer\, or you would like to deepen your practice\, it is helpful to look again at the foundations of the practice. \nPlease join us for a morning of online instruction\, group practice\, and opportunity for discussion and questions. \nA $20 donation is suggested to support the program; however\, any donation you are able to contribute is gratefully accepted. Your presence is most important. \nPlease register using the link below. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, and Centering Prayer coordinator at Mercy Center. Joy is dedicated to fostering contemplative practices such as Centering Prayer and others within the Christian Wisdom tradition that help us become aware of God’s ever-present love. As a scientist she sees in the physical world an expression of that love. \nCatherine Regan\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, retired psychologist\, and adjunct staff member at Mercy Center\, primarily serving on the Centering Prayer team. She has a special interest in participating in the reclamation of the Christian Wisdom tradition and fostering the contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-series-online-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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SUMMARY:Half-Day Online Retreat Series: "Invitation from God"
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer: Revisiting the Fundamentals\nHalf-day retreats to deepen awareness of God’s transforming presence in our lives. \n“Invitation from God”\nAn interview with Thomas Keating—the third in this COMW retreat series\nSaturday\, April 17\, 2021\, 9 a.m. Eastern Time to noon (via Zoom) \nIn our third half-day retreat in this series presented by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington (COMW)\, we will hear Thomas Keating describe the spiritual journey as a process of transformation in which we move through the levels of our consciousness\, releasing old traumas and spiraling towards the presence of the Divine in our inner selves. \nIn Centering Prayer\, we consent to and are sustained through the dark nights\, the losses and the letting go of purification\, through which we are gradually transformed. The gifts and fruits of the Spirit begin to rise up within us\, manifesting in our way of being in the world. Through our consent to this pattern of dying and rising in the spiritual journey\, we live out the pattern of Christ’s own death and Resurrection\, i.e.\, the Paschal Mystery. As we are transformed\, the Divine presence in us manifests as peace\, joy\, gratitude and freedom. \nThe invitation to embark on the spiritual journey is universal. In the final video of our series\, Thomas explains the Parable of the Great Banquet as a representation of God’s gracious\, open invitation to everyone in the human family to embark upon the spiritual journey of transformation in Christ. \n*This Retreat will be held virtually on Zoom\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsf-2prjsrHt0cBR6QzQwINOGvQ2H2dyPx\nLEARN MORE: tinyurl.com/COMWApril17Retreat
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/half-day-retreat-series-invitation-from-god/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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SUMMARY:Reflections on the Spiritual Journey: A Conversation via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:9am – 11am Central Time \nOffered online via Zoom \nThe language of the “spiritual journey” is central to Thomas Keatings’ contemplative vision and his writings. And he sees the practice of Centering Prayer as a good way to further that journey. \nIn this workshop we will have an unstructured conversation about the journey and the practice of Centering Prayer. It is open to the curious beginner\, the experienced practitioner\, and those in-between. \nCentering Prayer is a form of Christian silent mediation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an ever-increasing awareness of God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life. \nThe Rev. Tom Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, teaching Centering Prayer\, and leading retreats. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/reflections-on-the-spiritual-journey-a-conversation-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best%2C Reservation & Retreat Coordinator":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210417T163000
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SUMMARY:Integrating Nature and Body in Contemplative Practice
DESCRIPTION:This day-long immersion centers around the relationship of the physical world\, with the journey of transformation in Christ. Participants will practice disciplines for integrating the body in the journey of contemplative transformation. We will also learn methods of prayer and meditation that support intimacy with God’s presence in the natural world. \nPresented by: Mark Kutolowski is an Oblate of Saint Benedict\, a contemplative retreat leader\, Centering Prayer teacher\, wilderness guide\, and instructor in the Russian martial art and health practice\, Systema. He has spent the past 20 years exploring the integration of Christian contemplation with physical transformation. Mark and his wife Lisa guide River of Life wild pilgrimages throughout New England and live a lay contemplative life at their homestead\, Metanoia of Vermont (metanoiavt.com).
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/integrating-nature-and-body-in-contemplative-practice/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210411T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210411T170000
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SUMMARY:A Workshop on Contemplation and Anti-Racism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Contemplative Outreach Chicago and the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Anti-Racism Committee \nContemplation and racism are opposites. In Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices\, we find a path that opens us up to oneness\, while racism denies this reality\, insisting instead on the “otherness” of those who may be different from us in appearance or culture. \nThis workshop will begin with a 30-40 minute contemplative experience\, led by Alan Krema\, coordinator of Contemplative Outreach Chicago. This will include Centering Prayer as well as body prayer and guided meditation to expand our experience from being centered in the thinking mind to include the moving and emotional centers of our being in the work. In opening ourselves to a greater and more connected state of awareness\, we can share our being more openly with others\, including others of different backgrounds. \nThe remainder of the workshop will be presented by members of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Anti-Racism Committee (ARC). This committee is a multicultural mix of sisters and lay persons. \nMain topics will include: \n– Sharing current stories of racism and resistance\n– Becoming aware of microaggressions\n– Recognizing and working to eliminate white privilege \nEach main topic will be followed by a breakout-room discussion. \nThe workshop concludes with a discussion of participants’ responses and hopes\, and a prayer for our future. \nFor presenter biographical information\, link to https://www.centeringprayerchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ARW-Presenters.pdf \nSisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Anti-Racism Committee Mission Statement:\nMindful of the sin of racism and our call to dismantle it in our society\, our Anti-Racism Committee is working to raise consciousness and educate within our Congregation\, among our Associates\, in the institutions we sponsor and in the communities where we live and work. \nEvent is in US Central Time.  Please register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-workshop-on-contemplation-and-anti-racism/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charles Welsh":MAILTO:welshce@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210410T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210402T143139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T143139Z
UID:113500-1618048800-1618054200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and Divine Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Jana Rentzel as she presents on the psychological dimension of Centering Prayer known as “Divine Therapy\,” by which we become healed of our lifetime emotional wounds and grow more fully into who God created us to be. \n​You may have experienced that in entering the silence of prayer and meditation\, old memories and past trauma’s come to mind. Divine Therapy is a beautiful model by which we can understand the deep healing that takes place as we surrender or past pains into the hands of God. \nDr. Jana Rentzel has a PhD in Spiritual Psychology and is a Spiritual Director and meditation teacher. \nWhen: April 10th\, 10:00-11:30am ET.\nCost: Suggested $15 OR pay-from-the-heart\, paying what feels right for you. \nSee the details below!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-divine-therapy/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210409T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210129T164322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T164545Z
UID:111432-1617991200-1618142400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Awakenings on the Spiritual Journey:  Insights & Practices for Growth & Healing in our Time
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL WEEKEND RETREAT SPONSORED BY CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF ST. LOUIS \nSusan Komis and Jim McElroy will facilitate this hybrid retreat by sharing their experience and insights of practicing and teaching Centering Prayer\, The Welcoming Prayer\, and the Human Condition. Susan will offer a reflection on Fr. Thomas’s most fundamental teaching\, The Human Condition\, and then offer her thoughts on the stages of spiritual growth from “The Awakening” to “The Sage”. Jim will provide an in-depth teaching of The Welcoming Prayer as the companion practice to Centering Prayer and as a method designed to facilitate the dismantling of the false self-system and living from present moment awareness. \nThe Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. It deepens our relationship with God and allows to more fully live in the eternal now. The Welcoming Prayer helps to dismantle the emotional programs and heal the wounds of a lifetime by addressing them where they are stored—in the body. \nPlease see the website link below for more information.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/awakenings-on-the-spiritual-journey-insights-practices-for-growth-healing-in-our-time/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis":MAILTO:centeringprayerstl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210327T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210212T212804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T212804Z
UID:112503-1616835600-1616846400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer in a Time of Uncertainty via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Centering Prayer group of Saints Simon and Jude Church invites you to join us for a morning of prayer and reflection with Father Bill Sheehan. This beloved teacher will share with us how the fruits of contemplative prayer can enrich our daily lives\, especially in this time of uncertainty. This program will be presented via Zoom on Saturday\, March 27 from 9 AM– 12 PM PST. No experience in Centering Prayer is needed. Bring only your desire to deepen your relationship with God.\nOur time together will include several periods of quiet prayer\, teachings on Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer along with opportunities for questions and answers. \nTo register\, contact Trish Rice @ pdrice2012@gmail.com. There is no charge for this event but a free will offering will be gratefully accepted.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-and-the-welcoming-prayer-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Trish Rice":MAILTO:pdrice2012@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210320T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210309T224348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T224348Z
UID:113080-1616248800-1616254200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:David Frenette Event: Contemplation and Opening to Unity Consciousness
DESCRIPTION:Join David Frenette as he presents on the spiritual journey and opening to what Fr. Thomas and other Christian mystics termed Unity Consciousness. \nThis event is hosted by Keith Kristich and the Closer Than Breath contemplative community. \nWhen: March 20th\, 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern Time\nCost: $15 (*no one denied due to lack of funds!) \n*Event is video recorded and sent out later for those that can’t attend live. \nClick the link below to see the details!
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/david-frenette-event-contemplation-and-opening-to-unity-consciousness/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich%2C Closer Than Breath Community":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210320T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210320T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210226T205524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T205524Z
UID:112834-1616236200-1616250600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:United in Spirit Interfaith Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Spend an enriching four hours participating in the United in Spirit virtual gathering March 20th. This year\, we will continue to offer opportunities for the practice of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina and we will also join with our brothers and sisters in faith from the other Abrahamic traditions of Judaism and Islam-to learn more of their spiritual practices and join in a day of spiritual fellowship. \nWe will be blessed with the presence of Rabbi Zari Weiss of Seattle\, together with Imam Jamal Rahman and Pastor Dave Brown of the Northwest Interfaith Amigos in a program facilitated by Jeff Renner of Contemplative Outreach of Puget Sound North. We will focus on the deep spark of divine connection\, how it bridges alienation with healing and peace\, and helps us develop a united vision for tomorrow. Registration is $10 to permit us to show our appreciation to Rabbi Weiss\, Imam Jamal Rahman and Pastor Dave Brown for their time and wisdom. \nREGISTRATION\nName: \nPreferred Contact Mode (email or mailing address) \nTelephone if needed/appropriate \nRegistration for 1 or ___ \nThe requested registration is $10-scholarships are available \nChecks should be made payable to:\nCOPSN (Contemplative Outreach Puget Sound North)\nor…forwarded via Zelle online \nMail to:\nCOPSN United in Spirit 2021 Retreat\n19920 N.E. 30th Court\nSammamish\, WA 98074 \nQuestions? jeffrenner3@comcast.net
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/united-in-spirit-interfaith-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Renner":MAILTO:jeffrenner3@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20200903T164048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T161318Z
UID:108284-1616230800-1616245200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Welcoming Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Prayer is a spiritual practice created by three of the founders of Contemplative Outreach; Mary Mrozowski\, Fr. Thomas Keating and David Frenette. This simple but effective spiritual practice helps us to remain present and to welcome moments of physical and emotional pain that we confront in our daily lives. Instead of repeating our often-unconscious attempts to avoid or deny our afflictive emotions\, we locate\, sink into\, and accept our physical reactions and emotional hurts. In the process\, our pain becomes a portal of psychological and spiritual transformation \nPresented by: Steve Standiford is a regular Centering Prayer practitioner. He leads retreats and workshops and teaches spiritual practices through Contemplative Outreach. He is also a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan and Westchester County.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-welcoming-prayer/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210320T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210301T211501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T211610Z
UID:112861-1616229000-1616245200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Half Day Retreat — Centering Prayer: Revisiting the Fundamentals via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington DC (COMW) \nCentering Prayer: Revisiting the Fundamentals\nHalf-day retreats to deepen awareness of God’s transforming presence in our lives. \nInvitation from God: An interview with Thomas Keating—the second in this COMW retreat series \nSaturday\, March 20\, 2021\n9:00am Eastern Time to noon Eastern Time Via Zoom \n“We have all we need to merge with the Divine. We’re just not using it. The purpose of Centering Prayer is to unlock this capacity and remove whatever is in the way…”\n– Thomas Keating\, Invitation from God \nAt age 83\, Thomas Keating met with Danish filmmaker Marie Louise Lefèvre at Saint Benedict’s Monastery in Snowmass\, Colorado\, for several short interviews on Centering Prayer. The resulting video\, Invitation from God (released 2007)\, is compelling for Keating’s shining conviction in this method and its benefit for all humankind. The filming of the monastery and surrounding mountains’ stark\, winter beauty as a metaphor for Keating’s words strengthens his message. \nThis second\, half-day retreat in the series of three delves deep into the process of Centering Prayer. Keating explains both what happens when we’re regularly “in our Inner Room\,” receiving the gift of “direct\, experiential knowing\,” and what that sets into motion. \nClick on the website link below for additional information and access to the retreat registration link. \nLed by COMW Team Member\nMarjorie Centofanti mcentofanti43@gmail.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/half-day-retreat-centering-prayer-revisiting-the-fundamentals-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marjorie Centofanti":MAILTO:mcentofanti@jhmi.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210319T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210217T163051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T163136Z
UID:112613-1616151600-1616346000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Transformative Power of Centering Prayer in Times of Chaos\, Impasse\, and Growing Divisions
DESCRIPTION:Enter the Chaos: Engage the Differences to Make a Difference\nvia Zoom \nMarch 19 – 21\, 2021\n11:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (Eastern time zone) \nThis three-day Centering Prayer retreat draws on\n• the transformative power of Centering Prayer\n• capacity to exercise contemplative power\n• understanding our role in the evolutionary process\n• willingness to welcome our own ongoing personal transformation\n• conscious intent of the values we want to embody \nAnd includes\n• back-to-back Centering Prayer sessions to start each day\n• contextualization of our work sourced from a contemplative heart\n• understanding the evolutionary development of consciousness\n• learning the specifics of the integral theory of spiral dynamics\n• learning the skillful means to engage in transformative change\n• applying what we learn to real situations which are characterized by tension among different stages of consciousness and seemingly opposing value systems \nAbout the Institute for Communal Contemplation and Dialogue\nThe Institute for Communal Contemplation and Dialogue (ICCD) of Detroit MI has designed and developed this retreat. The ICCD retreat guides will be: Nancy Sylvester\, IHM; Margaret Galiardi\, OP; and Vernice Solimar\, Ph.D. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-transformative-power-of-centering-prayer-in-times-of-chaos-impasse-and-growing-divisions/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Sylvester%2C IHM":MAILTO:enterthechaos21@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20200805T150755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T150755Z
UID:107229-1616086800-1616763600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:9 Day Intensive I and II Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Pre-requisite: A daily practice of Centering Prayer for 6 months or longer. \nThis retreat will be offered online\, using Zoom. Everyone will participate in prayer\, videos\, and group sessions on Zoom. You may reside at the Mercy Center as an individual retreatant or\nin your own home or other lodging. \nThis retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: Intensive I and Intensive II. For both tracks\, there will be three sets of three 20 minute periods of Centering Prayer daily and two sessions of viewing recorded talks from The Spiritual Journey\, a 5-part series of talks by Thomas Keating. Intensive I views selected talks mostly from Part 2. Intensive II views talks mostly from Parts 3 and 4. \nLectio Divina and a contemplative service will be offered daily\, as well as optional individual meetings with the staff. Throughout the retreat\, we will be in silence. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Susan Turpin\, Marty Badgett\, and Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI. Susan\, Marty\, and Fr. Bill have served within the Contemplative Outreach community for many years and led many Centering Prayer retreats and workshops. \nRetreat begins Thursday\, March 18th with check-in starting at 5:00pm; orientation at 7:00pm; ends Friday\, March 26th after lunch. \nFor more information\, contact Susan Turpin at 541-324-1207 or slturpin@me.com or Marty Badgett at 650-862-5451 or mbadgettexas@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/9-day-intensive-i-and-ii-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210313T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210114T202913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T202913Z
UID:111097-1615626000-1615636800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:The Process of Forgiveness: A Workshop via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:9am – noon Central Time. \nOffered online via Zoom. \nForgiveness is at the heart of the Christian tradition. Jesus called us to forgive—not only our friends but our enemies as well. Most of us are aware of this dimension of the gospel but are forced to acknowledge that we do not forgive: We have festering wounds in our psyches and in our relationships. \nIn this workshop we will consider different dimensions of the call to forgive—from a consideration of classic texts to the psychic dynamics of forgiveness. Most importantly\, we will learn a practice that opens us to the reality of forgiveness. \nThis practice comes through Contemplative Outreach\, a spiritual organism founded by Thomas Keating. \nThe Rev. Tom Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, teaching Centering Prayer\, and leading retreats. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-process-of-forgiveness-a-workshop-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best%2C Reservation & Retreat Coordinator":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210306T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20200903T163914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T213425Z
UID:108287-1615021200-1615048200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Entering the Bridal Chamber of the Heart: The Luminous Gospels
DESCRIPTION:This retreat will explore the Christian Wisdom tradition\, focusing on the extracanonical Gospels of Thomas and Mary Magdalene. These so-called Luminous Gospels came to light in the mid-20th century and provide new insight into the development of early Christianity\, the foundations of Jesus’ teaching\, and the authority of Mary Magdalene as an Apostle. Come join us on the journey as we spend time within a contemplative framework of silent prayer\, teaching\, chanting\, lectio divina\, and heart-centered\, whole-body practice. \nPresented by: The Reverend Matthew Wright is an Episcopal priest\, retreat leader\, and long-time student of Cynthia Bourgeault. He serves as priest-in-charge at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock\, NY and as a teacher for Northeast Wisdom and the Contemplative Society\, non-profits dedicated to the renewal of the Christian Wisdom tradition.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/entering-the-bridal-chamber-of-the-heart-the-luminous-gospels/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210306T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210306T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210122T005114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T205842Z
UID:111369-1615021200-1615033800@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan\, OMI via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Lenten Silent Saturday 3.6.21 ♱ 9a m – 12:30 pm Pacific Time \nRegistration is limited and required. Please register online using the link below.\n$15.00 donation. Questions? contact Jill Yamada 949 257-6002 \nThe Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants prior to March 6th \nOur online retreat includes; time with Fr. Bill\, Q&A’s and Centering Prayer sits.\nNew to Centering Prayer? No experience required\, simply the desire to “Be still and know that I am God” Ps 46:10 \nFor by the blood of Christ we are set free\, that is\, our sins are forgiven. How great is the grace of God! Eph. 1:7 (GNT) \nIn keeping with Contemplative Outreach United in Prayer Day on March 6\, we remember Fr. Thomas Keating’s birthday on March 7
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lenten-silent-saturday-with-fr-bill-sheehan-omi-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Yamada":MAILTO:jillprays@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210228T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20210114T202411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T202411Z
UID:111111-1614517200-1614528000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent meditation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of Jesus’ teaching and life. The effect on those who practice it is an ever-increasing awareness of God’s action and presence in the course of ordinary life. \nSunday\, February 28th\, 2021\, 1:00-4:00PM Central Time\, $50 \nOffered online via Zoom. \nIn this introductory workshop led by Tom Ward\, participants will learn the method and principles of this prayer practice and have the opportunity to experience this ancient method in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. \nThe Rev. Tom Ward is the retired university chaplain at the University of the South and now spends his days focusing on the contemplative dimension of the gospel\, teaching Centering Prayer\, and leading retreats. \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best%2C Reservation & Retreat Coordinator":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210227T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20201230T203259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T203439Z
UID:110815-1614430800-1614441600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Training the Heart: ​What Benedict and Ignatius Offer in Support of Centering Prayer - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:St. Benedict (d. 547) and St. Ignatius (d. 1556) are often contrasted for their distinct schools of spirituality and very different perspectives on discipleship. The underpinnings of their prayer forms\, however\, have more in common than meets the eye\, and the threads binding the teachings of Benedict and Ignatius still offer encouragement and practical wisdom to contemplatives. The Minnesota chapter of Contemplative Outreach is joined by spiritual directors Sam Rahberg and Peter Watkins to explore and experience how time-tested practices\, including Ignatius’ Praying with Imagination and Examen\, can complement and support the practice of Centering Prayer. \n1-4pm Central Time. \nEvent fee is voluntary – suggested offering of $20. \nTo register\, please see the website link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/training-the-heart-%e2%80%8bwhat-benedict-and-ignatius-offer-in-support-of-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Gordon":MAILTO:tangoasg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T162109
CREATED:20200903T164126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210220T161357Z
UID:108281-1614416400-1614443400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Wisdom of the Gospels
DESCRIPTION:Among the various titles given Jesus is “Wisdom Master.” An exploration of the Gospels Wisdom Parables will give us an understanding of what this title might imply. Using a Lectio Divina approach\, we will unpack such parables as the Laborers in the Field\, the Parable of the Talents\, and others. You will end the day appreciating Jesus as “Wisdom Master” and with a method that gives the Gospels a living meaning. \nA Live and Zoom option will be available. \nPresented by: Rev. Bill Redfield is an Episcopal priest and licensed clinical social worker who has worked in private practice in central New York and Maine. He served for nearly 20 years as rector of Trinity Church in Fayetteville\, NY\, before retiring. He has had a lifelong interest in the intersection of spirituality and the inner life. He is the creative force behind the birth of Wisdom House in Fayetteville and has been a long-time student of and collaborator with Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/exploring-the-wisdom-of-the-gospels/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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