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SUMMARY:Lectio Divina Formation Training
DESCRIPTION:Lectio Divina Presenter Training	offered via Zoom online platform\n	Saturday\, August 8\, 2020 @ 4:15 – 5:15 PM Central Daylight Time (Chicago) \n	Offered in conjunction with the Lectio Divina Immersion Retreat.  At its conclusion\, the Lectio Divina service team will offer presenter training for qualified participants. One must be a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer. To learn more about this presenter training\, please email Mike Potter. \nPlease consider making a donation to Contemplative Outreach here.\n	 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lectio-divina-formation-training/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200807T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T171500
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
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SUMMARY:Lectio Divina Immersion and Presenter Training Zoom Retreat
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 1st\, 2020 \nImmersion Retreat:\nFriday\, August 7\, 2020\n7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT \nSaturday\, August 8\, 2020\n8:30 AM – 4:00PM CDT \nPresenter Training:\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2020\n4:15PM – 5:15PM \nTo Register\, go to: https://forms.gle/jjHAU9j3TqUgFMs86 \nFor additional information contact: Nancy Stimac at prayereventswl@aol.com \nAfter registration expect two emails. One sent in the near future confirming your registration. A second email will arrive the week of August 2 with a link to the retreat Zoom meeting. \n  \nPresented by: The Contemplative Outreach Lectio Divina Service Team\nPlease consider making a donation to Contemplative Outreach at\nhttps://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/donations/one-time-donation/ \n  \nAbout the Immersion Retreat\nThis online retreat offered on the zoom platform will  provide an opportunity to explore and deepen one’s individual practice of Lectio Divina as a way of praying the scriptures in an online community. The traditional four moments of the prayer (reading\, reflecting\, responding and rest) are explored as expressions of the four senses of scripture: the literal\, allegorical\, behavioral/moral\, and unitive senses. The monastic form of Lectio Divina is used for both individual and group experiences of the prayer. Prayer times will be followed by small group faith sharing. The fruits and gifts of Becoming a Word of God will be explored using the Lectio Divina method on a personal life experience. \nOur time together includes periods of silent prayer\, such as Centering Prayer\, to support the praying of Holy Scripture. Profound silence helps us open our hearts and minds to hear with the ear of our hearts both the presented conference materials and the scripture we pray. \n  \nPresenter Training\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2020 @ 4:15 – 5:15 PM CDT\nWhen the Immersion Retreat concludes\, the service team will offer presenter training for\nqualified participants. One must be a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of\nCentering Prayer. To learn more about this presenter training\, please contact\nMike Potter at r.mike.potter@gmail.com \n  \nRecommended Reading\nThe Lectio Divina Immersion Retreat is based on the teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating and Sr. Maria Tasto\, who designed the Lectio Divina workshops under his guidance. The Service Team recommends reading Maria’s book The Transforming Power of Lectio Divina\, before or after the retreat. It can be purchased from Contemplative Outreach’s online store here. \n  \nZoom Information\nThe Immersion Retreat will be offered on the Zoom platform. If you do not already have a Zoom account please download your own free Zoom account at https://www.zoom.us/. If you have a device that uses apps\, you will want to download the Zoom app. You will want to have your account set prior to logging into the retreat’s first session. It’s a good idea to test your audio and video by opening Zoom\, click on Settings and click on the Audio and Video tabs to ensure your system is working properly. Using a device with a larger screen provides the best experience. \n  \nThe Lectio Divina Service Team\nTim Goldman is semi-retired and lives in West Des Moines\, Iowa. He has practiced Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina for more than 20 years. Tim is a commissioned presenter of these methods of prayer by Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. \nKathryn Ann Kobelinski\, SSND In the mid 80’s Kathryn Ann was introduced to Centering Prayer and her journey with Contemplative Outreach began. It is a time of being gifted as well as a call to service. She is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina. Kathryn Ann served as the coordinator of the Southeast Wisconsin Chapter and facilitates retreats for the Centering Prayer community. \nLesley O’Connor lives in Ireland. She feels blessed that Centering Prayer found her in 2007. A commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina she leads workshops and retreats in Ireland. Prior to joining the Lectio Divina Service Team she served as a member of the advisory circle of Contemplative Outreach Dublin and as lead on the Contemplative Outreach global team for English speaking practitioners of Centering Prayer outside the U.S. \nMike Potter is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church who currently serves as a hospice chaplain in Memphis\, Tennessee. He has been involved with Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. for the past 17 years\, is a commissioned presenter of both Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina\, serves as Team Leader of the Lectio Divina Service Team. Mike has led many workshops and retreats throughout the country featuring these contemplative spiritual practices. \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 4-year Catholic Bible School and 2-year Lay Ministry program. She uses her gifts to serve the Catholic community of Windsor Locks\, CT as a prayer group facilitator\, Bible study leader\, RCIA teacher\, and lector.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lectio-divina-immersion-zoom-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200807T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200629T222817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200801T141635Z
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SUMMARY:Lectio Divina Immersion Retreat
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON AUGUST 1st\, 2020\nLectio Divina Immersion Weekend Retreat\npresented via Zoom-online platform\nFriday\, August 7\, 2020\, 7:00 – 8:00 PM CDT\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2020\, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM CDT \nPresented by: The Contemplative Outreach Lectio Divina Service Team \n  \nThis online retreat provides an opportunity to explore and deepen one’s individual practice of Lectio Divina as a way of praying the scriptures in an online community. The traditional four moments of the prayer (reading\, reflecting\, responding and rest) are explored as expressions of the four senses of scripture: the literal\, allegorical\, behavioral/moral\, and unitive senses. The monastic form of Lectio Divina is used for both individual and group experiences of the prayer. Prayer times will be followed by small group faith sharing. The fruits and gifts of Becoming a Word of God will be explored using the Lectio Divina method on a personal life experience. \nOur time together includes periods of silent prayer\, such as Centering Prayer\, to support the praying of Holy Scripture. Profound silence helps us open our hearts and minds to hear with the ear of our hearts both the presented conference materials and the scripture we pray. \nTo Register\, go to: https://forms.gle/jjHAU9j3TqUgFMs86 \nAfter registration expect two emails. One sent in the near future confirming your registration. A second email will arrive the week of August 2 with a link to the retreat Zoom meeting. \nPlease consider making a donation to Contemplative Outreach here. \nFor additional information email Nancy Stimac. \nPresenter Training\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2020 @ 4:15 – 5:15 PM CDT\nWhen the Immersion Retreat concludes\, the service team will offer presenter training for qualified participants. One must be a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer. To learn more about this presenter training\, please email Mike Potter.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lectio-divina-immersion-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Stimac":MAILTO:prayereventswl@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200809
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200721T211302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T213119Z
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SUMMARY:"We Are All One" - Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This 4-day online Centering Prayer retreat is for those who wish to strengthen and deepen their relationship with God and with all others. Thomas Merton\, in his writings and conferences\, assures us that “We are all one” . We just don’t know it yet. During this time together\, we will explore the implications of this profound truth in an atmosphere of prayer and silence. \nPresenter is Fr. Bill Sheehan \nThis is an online retreat with live Zoom sessions. Participants will need to download Zoom for free at: Android Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings); Apple App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id546505307); or Web (https://zoom.us/download)\nA Zoom link will be emailed to participants prior to the retreat. \nPrerequisite: Regular practice of Centering Prayer or its equivalent. \nOffered through Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, Encino\, CA
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/we-are-all-one/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Linda Snow CSJ":MAILTO:srlinda.snow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200706T171324Z
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UID:106503-1596243600-1596292200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Before We Called God "God"
DESCRIPTION:“In the Presence of God there is neither male nor female\, white nor black\, Gentile nor Jew\, Protestant nor Catholic\, Hindu\, Buddhist\, nor Moslem\, but a human spirit stripped to the literal substance of itself before God”\n—Howard Thurman \nJoin this 1.5 hour workshop and explore: \nCentering Prayer as a direct path to Divine Presence\nContemplative prayer as a return to the Original Spiritual Experience\nThe relationship between Religion\, Spirituality\, & Mysticism \nSaturday\, August 1st\, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST \nRegister here: https://contemplativelight.teachable.com/p/before-we-called-god-god/ \nPresenter: Keith Kristich\, commissioned Centering Prayer presenter
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/before-we-called-god-god/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200731T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234738Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is an opportunity for practitioners of Centering Prayer to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. It is a week-long experience of integrating contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, and community. \nThe retreat offers two tracks. The intensive track is recommended for people who have completed the introductory workshop and who have a regular practice of Centering Prayer. The post-intensive track is for those people who have previously made an eight-day intensive retreat. The post-intensive offers increased silence and additional periods of Centering Prayer. Both the intensive and post-intensive Centering Prayer retreat provide daily experiences of silence\, solitude\, walking\, hiking\, yoga\, and spiritual companionship to foster an ever-deepening level of interior silence and awareness of the presence of God in everyday life. \nScholarship assistance is available for those with financial need. Please contact St. Mary’s Sewanee for more information\, www.stmaryssewanee.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-6/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200729
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200728T204014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T204149Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Facilitators Retreat
DESCRIPTION:An overnight retreat to support facilitators—new or longtime—as well as anyone thinking of leading or co-leading a Centering Prayer group. \nAt Our Lady of Bethesda Conference Center in a Maryland\, a suburb of Washington\, D.C. \nThis retreat features national Contemplative Outreach presenters Bob Mischke and Eileen McCaffrey Schuman. Look for COMW’s announcement and registration information later this Fall. \nQuestions?\nContact Marjorie Centofanti: mcentofanti@jhmi.edu \nClick here to view the event flyer.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-facilitators-retreat/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Bethesda\, 7007 Bradley Blvd\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="101978":MAILTO:mcentofanti@jhmi.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200726T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234739Z
UID:102020-1595750400-1596387600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:7-Day POST Intensive Contemplative Prayer Retreat	July 26 – Aug. 1\, 2020 (Sun. to Sat.)\n	Facilitators: Sr. Rita Panciera\, Sr. Ruth Ann Madera & Fr. Philip Billotte \nThe purpose of the retreat is to assist the participants in entering into a more intimate silence in a nurturing\, supportive environment that combines both solitude and community. The post intensive is a next step into a profound silence and stillness in order to facilitate a more intimate union with God. \nRequirements for Making the Post-Intensive Retreat:\n	– Be regular practitioners of Centering Prayer\n	– Have made a 5-day or longer Intensive Retreat prior to making the Post-Intensive Retreat \n(Massage Therapist available – not included in the cost.) \nArrival: Sunday after 4pm & Supper at 6pm\n	Departure: 11am\, Saturday \nOffering: $490 per person (private room)\n	Deposit: $150 nonrefundable
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-post-intensive-retreat-5/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Fedder ~ Program Director":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200726T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:7-Day Intensive Contemplative Prayer Retreat \nJuly 26 – Aug. 1\, 2020 (Sun. to Sat.) \nFacilitators: Sr. Rita Panciera\, Sr. Ruth Ann Madera\, & Fr. Philip Billotte \nBethany Retreat Center is providing an in-depth retreat for those with experience with Centering Prayer who wish to enter into a more profound level of spiritual practice. The retreat enables the participants to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. Integration of contemplation and activity are cultivated in the silence\, solitude\, community support and guidance in the time at Bethany. \nRequirements for Making the Intensive Retreat:\n	Contemplative Outreach\, under whose auspices these retreats are given\, require that those who participate in the Intensive Retreat be regular practitioners of Centering Prayer. \n(Massage Therapist available – not included in the cost.) \nLimited scholarships available. \nArrival: Sunday after 4pm & Supper at 6pm\n	Departure: 11am\, Saturday \nOffering: $490 per person (private room)\n	Deposit: $150 nonrefundable
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-intensive-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Fedder ~ Program Director":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200725T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234739Z
UID:102021-1595664000-1595696400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering 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. \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. For more information go to www.stmaryssewanee.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-2/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200718T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200629T224522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T170844Z
UID:106359-1595061000-1595075400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer – Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP AND REFRESHER ON CENTERING PRAYER \n“RESTING IN GOD: THE ART OF CONSENTING” \nSaturday\, July 18 \nLed by Father Carl Arico & Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington Leadership Team Member LJ Milone \nVia Zoom! \nJuly 18\, 2020 \n8:30am ET – 12:30pm ET \nSuggested goodwill offering $30 \nView flyer for all the details including how to register and how to make an offering: https://conta.cc/3dKyYGT \nFor more information\, please contact COMW Leadership Team Member Ellen Barlow. ellenbarlow@gmail.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-11/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Martha Johnston":MAILTO:martha@marthajohnston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200712T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234739Z
UID:102023-1594540800-1595264400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Advanced Retreat
DESCRIPTION:8-Day Centering Prayer Retreat – dual track\, Advanced and Post Intensive \nFor more information\, please see the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-advanced-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Benedict’s Abbey Retreat Center\, 12605 - 124th Ave.\, Benrt Lake\, WI\, 53102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Koerner":MAILTO:akoerner45@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200712T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234739Z
UID:102024-1594540800-1595264400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:8 day Centering Prayer Retreat\, dual track – Advanced and Post Intensive \nFor more information and to register\, please see the flyer below under "additional information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-post-intensive-retreat-6/
LOCATION:St. Benedict’s Abbey & Retreat Center\, 12605 224 Ave\, Benet Lake\, WI\, 53102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Koerner":MAILTO:akoerner45@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200711T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200618T141338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T182311Z
UID:105239-1594465200-1594476000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Program Zoom Video Conference & Continuing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Program\nvia Zoom Video \nJuly 11\,18\, 25\, August 1\, 8\, 2020\nFree and open to all\n(suggested donation of $20 USD) \nDiscover a way to\nBe still and know that I am God\n– Psalm 46:10 \nCentering Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action within. It prepares us to receive God’s gift of contemplative prayer\, which is an opening of our hearts and minds to God beyond thoughts\, words\, and emotions. This prayer practice\, rooted in the Christian contemplative heritage\, helps us embrace the process of transformation in Christ. \nThe Centering Prayer Introductory Program is designed to share the method of Centering Prayer and offer support in making it a part of daily life. It has two components. \nThe Introductory Workshop on July 11\, 2020\, from 11-2pm Pacific Time/2-5pm Eastern Time. If you missed this session\, please email Pamela Begeman at pamela@coutreach.org for links to the recorded workshop. \nFour Continuing Sessions on July 18\, 25\, August 1 and 8\, 2020 from 11-12:30pm Pacific Time/2-3:30pm Eastern Time. Sessions include Centering Prayer\, video\, discussion\, and Q & A to deepen the understanding of Centering Prayer and provide support in establishing a regular Centering Prayer practice. \nHosted by Contemplative Outreach and the Centering Prayer Introductory Program Service Team \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-zoom-video-conference/
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200621T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234740Z
UID:102026-1592726400-1593450000@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This 8-day silent workshop\, led by Rev. Brad Smith\, is an opportunity for practitioners of Centering Prayer to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. It is a week-long experience integrating contemplation and action through silence\, solitude\, and community. \nThe retreat offers two tracks. The intensive track is recommended for people who have completed the introductory workshop and who have a regular practice of Centering Prayer. The post-intensive track is for those people who have previously made an eight-day intensive retreat. The post-intensive offers increased silence and additional periods of Centering Prayer. Both the intensive and post-intensive Centering Prayer retreat provide daily experiences of silence\, solitude\, walking\, hiking\, yoga\, and spiritual companionship to foster an ever-deepening level of interior silence and awareness of the presence of God in everyday life. \nScholarship assistance is available for those with financial need. Please contact St. Mary's Sewanee for more information. To register\, go to www.stmaryssewanee.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-7/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Best":MAILTO:reservations@stmaryssewanee.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200618T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234741Z
UID:102028-1592467200-1592499600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis webinar retreat is for anyone seeking a deeper practice of Centering Prayer. You can find details of the program and registration form at https://www.houseofblessings.org \nFr. Thomas Keating describes Centering Prayer as the keystone of a comprehensive commitment to the contemplative dimension of the Gospel\, manifesting as a deepening union with Christ\, and practical caring for others. This way of praying in silence opens our hearts and minds to consent to God’s presence and action beyond words\, responding to the call of the Holy Spirit. \nIn this webinar\, you will be introduced to the concepts and methods of Centering Prayer. Each Centering Prayer session will be followed by a twenty minutes sit to practice the same from the comfort of your home. PDF class notes will be provided by email at the end of the program so that you will have your own notes for further study and reference. The retreat director will be available for questions and answers while the webinar is in progress as well.  \nVisit https://www.houseofblessings.org to register for the webinar and study. 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-3/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:7-Day Intensive Contemplative Prayer Retreat \nJune 14 – 20\, 2020 (Sun. to Sat.) \nFacilitators: Sr. Rita Panciera\, Sr. Ruth Ann Madera\, & Fr. Philip Billotte \nBethany Retreat Center is providing an in-depth retreat for those with experience with Centering Prayer who wish to enter into a more profound level of spiritual practice. The retreat enables the participants to deepen their contemplative journey in the contemporary world. Integration of contemplation and activity are cultivated in the silence\, solitude\, community support and guidance in the time at Bethany. \nRequirements for Making the Intensive Retreat:\n	Contemplative Outreach\, under whose auspices these retreats are given\, require that those who participate in the Intensive Retreat be regular practitioners of Centering Prayer. \n(Massage Therapist available – not included in the cost.) \nLimited echolarships available. \nArrival: Sunday after 4pm & Supper at 6pm\n	Departure: 11am\, Saturday \nOffering: $490 per person (private room)\n	Deposit: $150 nonrefundable
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-intensive-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Fedder ~ Program Director":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200614T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:7-Day POST Intensive Contemplative Prayer Retreat	June 14 – 20\, 2020 (Sun. to Sat.)\n	Facilitators: Sr. Rita Panciera\, Sr. Ruth Ann Madera & Fr. Philip Billotte \nThe purpose of the retreat is to assist the participants in entering into a more intimate silence in a nurturing\, supportive environment that combines both solitude and community. The post intensive is a next step into a profound silence and stillness in order to facilitate a more intimate union with God. \nRequirements for Making the Post-Intensive Retreat:\n	– Be regular practitioners of Centering Prayer\n	– Have made a 5-day or longer Intensive Retreat prior to making the Post-Intensive Retreat \n(Massage Therapist available – not included in the cost.) \nArrival: Sunday after 4pm & Supper at 6pm\n	Departure: 11am\, Saturday \nOffering: $490 per person (private room)\n	Deposit: $150 nonrefundable
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-post-intensive-retreat-7/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Fedder ~ Program Director":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200613T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200629T222817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T222817Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop – Sat Jun 13th\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT\, offered by The Church of Conscious Harmony via Zoom. This workshop is free to participants and will include followup Zoom sessions on four consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7 pm – 8 pm  Central (Chicago) Time. \nParticipants are also invited and encouraged to join the afternoon CP Virtual Retreat at 1 pm. Please pre-register by contacting The Church of Conscious Harmony at 512-347-9673 or by navigating their website- https://consciousharmony.org/calendar/.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-32/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200613T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234742Z
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UID:102031-1592035200-1592067600@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Day of Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Christianity Seen Through Contemplative and Inter-faith Lenses – When Christianity plunges deep in contemplation to recover its most original and life-giving insights\, it not only rejuvenates itself‚Äô\, it discovers its compatibility and correspondences with other religious traditions.  \nChristianity Seen Through Contemplative and Inter-faith Lenses\n	Saturday\, June 13\, 2020\n	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n	Fr. Michael K. Holleran \nThe Christian Contemplative and Mystical traditions know the original\, healing truths of Christianity such as Trinity\, Incarnation\, and Resurrection. When Christianity plunges deep in contemplation to recover its most original and life-giving insights\, it not only rejuvenates itself’\, it discovers its compatibility and correspondences with other religious traditions. Come\, explore and share! \nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop. \nFr. Michael K. Holleran is a Catholic priest\, Sensei (Zen teacher) and former Carthusian monk. He currently serves as a priest of the Archdiocese of New York at the Church of Notre Dame at Columbia University.  He was a Jesuit for five years and a Carthusian monk for 22 years in the U.S.\, France and England. He is a Sensei in the White Plum Asanga of the Zen tradition\, through his mentor\, Fr. Robert Kennedy\, S.J.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-enrichment/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200613T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234742Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer 1-Day Virtual Retreat- Sat\, Jun 13th\, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT\, offered by The Church of Conscious Harmony via Zoom. This retreat is free; to participate\, please pre-register by contacting The Church of Conscious Harmony at 512-347-9673 or by navigating the Calendar page of their website- https://consciousharmony.org/calendar/.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-14/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200606T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200513T234742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T222810Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Quiet Morning Centering Prayer Retreat \nSaturday\, June 6\, 2020 \n9:00 am to 11:00 am  (log on at 8:55 am) \nWe will spend this time to gather in quiet prayer together\, experiencing Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina. \nIf you're new to Centering Prayer\, please email me at joanne@agapejourneys.com to set up a time for a brief instruction. \nFor login information and Zoom link\, please go to our website https://agapejourneys.com  or email Terry Van Hook at terry@agapejourneys.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-15/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Van Hook":MAILTO:joanne@ocspeakers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200530T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200629T222814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200629T222814Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Before We Called God "God"	Contemplation as the Return to the Original Religious Experience \n"In the Presence of God there is neither male nor female\, white nor black\, Gentile nor Jew\, Protestant nor Catholic\, Hindu\, Buddhist\, nor Moslem\, but a human spirit stripped to the literal substance of itself before God"\n	-Howard Thurman \nJoin this 1.5 hour workshop as we explore Centering Prayer as a direct path to the original experience with the Divine. \nMay 30th\, 10:00-11:30am ET \nRegister here: https://keith-kristich.ck.page/44845d8a89\n	Email: Keith@keithkristich.com
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/webinar-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200525T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120921
CREATED:20200629T222810Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free Webcast: Contemplative Life Studies \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp-live \nEvery Monday at 10 am Central Time The House Of Blessings in Eureka Springs\, Arkansas is sponsoring a Contemplative Life Study. We are currently focused on Welcoming Prayer. This is a short 30 minutes study each week. This mini-weekly-retreats are available to anyone with an interest in doing contemplative study from the comfort of their homes\, especially in the current situation. Here is where you can attend the classes.  \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp-live \nOne time registration is required for all the upcoming classes. Read more on the site.  \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20200513T234743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200513T234743Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer\, Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:On Demand Retreat: This webcast is available at any time you are ready to take the program. There are several other bundled studies available in one registration. You can register for the event at:  \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp \nTraining in silent prayer: Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. In this prayer\, we experience God's presence within us. It is closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself. This prayer form\, as Fr. Keating says\, is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. \nCentering Prayer Adds depth to prayer life: Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer. Centering Prayer adds depth of meaning to all prayer. It facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer – verbal\, mental or affective prayer – into a receptive prayer of resting in God. Centering Prayer emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ. \nMeant for all people: This method is open to all people. There are no requirements or pre-requisites\, only your willingness to spend a few minutes twice a day.  \nWebcast: This webcast is available at any time you are ready to take the program. There are several other bundles studies available in one registration. You can register for the event at:  \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-3/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200521T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120923
CREATED:20200629T222814Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Fall Fearless Into Love: An ONLINE Centering Prayer \n“Lose yourself\, Lose yourself in this love. When you lose yourself in this love\, you will find everything."    –Rumi \nThursday May 21\, 2020 (4:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to Monday May 25\, 2020 at Noon. \n$325     (Scholarship funds available on request)         \nRegister at http://www.mercy-center.org/Flyers_2020/0521CPOnline/retreat.html \nWe are in a time of profound change in our world. We invite you to join us in sacred space that transcends our local spaces. Together we may awaken more fully to the Reality that we abide in God's Love at all times\, and beyond all circumstances. \nWe Will Provide \n-Tools and guidance for integrating contemplative practice in your life.\n	-Teachings on love and surrender.\n	-Opportunities to experience our bodies and our lives as chalices for Divine Love. \nThis retreat is for those who have some experience of Centering Prayer. \nHow will the virtual retreat work?  \nThe flexible schedule is designed to integrate prayer with your daily life\, in your home\, and in your circumstances as they are. \nProgram Features \n-Live Online Centering Prayer Sessions – Join via Zoom at scheduled times\, or practice on your own at those same scheduled times\, or as your life permits.\n	-Live Online Teaching Sessions – Join us live via Zoom or view recordings at a later time.\n	-Live Online Small Groups – for experiential processing (not recorded). \nWe hope that you will choose as much or as little of it as fits in your life\, on any given day. Let the rest go. Be met\, exactly where you are\, trusting that God's love surrounds all of it\, all of us\, exactly as we are.  \nEntering in: \nThe retreat will start with an introduction Thursday May 21 from 4-5:30 pm Pacific Time. \nA Typical Schedule: \n  7:00 am               Optional Gentle Yoga \n  7:30 am **           Centering Prayer and Moving Meditation \n  8:30 am               Simple breakfast at home (mindful eating) \n  9:30 am **           Teaching \n11:00 am               Retreat integration with your life \n  3:00 pm **          Centering Prayer \n  3:30 pm **          Afternoon Teaching\, Small Groups  \n  5:00 pm               Free time e.g. for conscious work\, dinner prep\, dinner at home \n  7:30 pm **          Evening Practice \n**Starred items will be live via Zoom. \nSunday 5/24 there will be a break from 8:15am – 3pm\, and Monday 5/25 we will end at Noon – Pacific Daylight Time. \nJoy Andrews Hayter\, Ph.D. is a spiritual director\, scientist\, and Centering Prayer Coordinator at Mercy Center.  She is dedicated to fostering Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices that help us become aware of God's ever-present love.  \nHeather Ruce\, M.A. is a wisdom spiritual director with a background as a therapist and training in a neurophysiology based approach to trauma resolution. She loves working with individuals as well as facilitating groups and retreats focused on learning and practicing the Wisdom Tradition. \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 fostering contemplative practices so urgently needed at this time in our world. \nRegister at mercy-center.org or by phone at 650-340-7474. Please see the flyer below under "additional information." \nhttp://www.mercy-center.org/Flyers_2020/0521CPOnline/retreat.html  \nYour support helps sustain our retreat center. \nCall to ask about scholarships. \nRegistration closes May 19\, 2020
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-56/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200516T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120923
CREATED:20200513T234744Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Enrichment
DESCRIPTION:Meditations of the Heart – Our enrichment day will include contemplative prayer\, readings\, silence\, and a guided session of active imagination\, to explore the spiritual wisdom of the mystical heart. \nMeditations of the Heart\n	Saturday\, May 16\, 2020\n	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\n	Lerita Coleman Brown\, Ph.D. \nIn his book\, Meditations of the Heart\, mystic and theologian Howard Thurman shares his insights from having quietly and deeply communed with the Eternal. Dr. Brown’s book\, When the Heart Speaks\, Listen\, illustrates how hearts are available for solace and overflow with divine guidance. Both books offer an invitation for deeper listening. Our enrichment day will include contemplative prayer\, readings\, silence\, and a guided session of active imagination\, to explore the spiritual wisdom of the mystical heart. \nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop. \nLerita Coleman Brown\, Ph.D. \nLerita Coleman Brown\, is the Ayse I. Carden Distinguished Professor Emerita of Psychology at Agnes Scott College as well as a spiritual director\, retreat leader and speaker. A graduate of the Shalem Institute and a devotee of the work of Howard Thurman\, Lerita writes about and promotes contemplative spirituality in everyday life. Her website\, peaceforhearts.com\, is dedicated to helping people learn to live from the peace and joy in their hearts. She is author of a new book entitled\, When the Heart Speaks\, Listen: Discovering Inner Wisdom.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/day-of-enrichment-2/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120923
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer\, Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:On Demand Retreat: This webcast is available at any time you are ready to take the program. There are several other bundled studies available in one registration. You can register for the event at:  \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp \nTraining in silent prayer: Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer. In this prayer\, we experience God's presence within us. It is closer than breathing\, closer than thinking\, closer than consciousness itself. This prayer form\, as Fr. Keating says\, is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. \nCentering Prayer Adds depth to prayer life: Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer. Centering Prayer adds depth of meaning to all prayer. It facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer – verbal\, mental or affective prayer – into a receptive prayer of resting in God. Centering Prayer emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ. \nMeant for all people: This method is open to all people. There are no requirements or pre-requisites\, only your willingness to spend a few minutes twice a day.  \nWebcast: This webcast is available at any time you are ready to take the program. There are several other bundles studies available in one registration. You can register for the event at:  \nhttps://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-4/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webcast
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200515T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120923
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Two-day in-town Centering Prayer Commuter Retreat	"Doorway to Devotion – Silence after Sound"\n	led by Jim Reale)\n	The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin\, TX.  \nIt will take place on Fri from 8:30am to 4:00pm and will continue on Sat from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Retreatants sleep at home and return the next day. Each day will include multiple prayer periods\, silence and solitude\, and faith sharing. \nCost is $100. Please bring your own lunch; scholarships may be available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-17/
LOCATION:Church of Conscious Harmony\, 7406 Newhall Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Genung":MAILTO:officemgr@consciousharmony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120923
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UID:102043-1589356800-1589389200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer\, Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Anytime webinar retreat is for anyone seeking a deeper practice of Centering Prayer. You can find details of the program and registration form at: https://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp \nFr. Thomas Keating describes Centering Prayer as the keystone of a comprehensive commitment to the contemplative dimension of the Gospel\, manifesting as a deepening union with Christ\, and practical caring for others. This way of praying in silence opens our hearts and minds to consent to God’s presence and action beyond words\, responding to the call of the Holy Spirit. \nIn this webinar\, you will be introduced to the concepts and methods of Centering Prayer. Each Centering Prayer session will be followed by a twenty minutes sit to practice the same from the comfort of your home. PDF class notes will be provided by email at the end of the program so that you will have your own notes for further study and reference. The retreat director will be available for questions and answers while the webinar is in progress as well.  \nVisit https://retreats.houseofblessings.org/p/cp to register for the anytime webinar and study. 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-program-5/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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