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  • Living the Questions with Rainer Maria Rilke

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    In one of his Sonnets to Orpheus, Rilke invites us to “desire the change!” Transformation was one of his central themes. But how do we find the courage to do this? This retreat invites us to explore his invitation to “live the questions,” and indeed to “live everything” as the path toward that end. We’ll

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    6-Day Contemplative Retreat

    Sacred Heart Monastery Missiezusters Klooster, 20, Steyl, Venlo, Netherlands

    “Here, in this unforeseen defencelessness, is granted the contemplative experience... that the present moment, just the way it is, is already, in its deepest actuality, the fullness of union with God we seek.” - James Finley Through the practice of Centering Prayer, we open ourselves to the ongoing process of transformation—within ourselves and in our

    $684

  • 6-Day Intensive and Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    This retreat offers two tracks simultaneously: intensive and post-intensive. Everyone attending will share three sets of two 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer, daily. The intensive retreat will hear and discuss

  • Praying with Creation: Encountering God in a Theophanic Universe

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    The Ancient Church understood the natural world as an expression of God's creative love. On this day of enrichment, we'll explore a Trinitarian vision of Creation as 'theophanic', or 'God-revealing'. We'll engage with prayer practices to enter into the love relationship between Creator and Creation, including practices of Immanence, Ascent Transcendence, and Descent. Participants will

  • Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop: In person and online

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    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. Please see the link below to register. $50 offering. Scholarships are available.

  • The Tree of Life: Esoteric Christianity and the Perennial Mystical Tradition: In person and online

    Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United States

    Esoteric Christianity delves into the hidden, mystical dimensions of Christian teachings, emphasizing personal spiritual experience over doctrine. It deeply explores divine wisdom, inner transformation, and powerful, energizing symbols. The Perennial Mystical Tradition explores the fundamental and universal truths of spirituality. It emphasizes direct, personal encounters with the Divine and transcendent experiences, suggesting that at their

  • 10-day Contemplative Listening, aka “Post Post” retreat

    Mercy Center Auburn 535 Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA, United States

    This is a retreat for those who have attended multiple intensive and post-intensive 8-10 day retreats and find themselves desiring yet longer sessions of Centering Prayer in community. See flyer for more information. Pre-requisite: Two or more post-intensive Centering Prayer retreats given by Contemplative Outreach. This is a guideline, not a rule. Please speak with

    $1470

  • 9-Day Centering Prayer Retreat

    Jesuit Retreat Center 5629 State Rd, Parma, United States

    This retreat offers an in-depth experience of silent prayer for those who already have an established practice of Centering Prayer of 6 months or more. It is an opportunity for

    $1000

  • 9-Day Centering Prayer Retreat: Intensives I, II, and Post

    Jesuit Retreat Center 5629 State Rd, Parma, United States

      SEPTEMBER 9-17, 2026 This retreat offers an in-depth experience of silent prayer for those who already have an established practice of Centering Prayer of 6 months or more. It is an opportunity for deeper union with God through communal sharing of silence and stillness. This retreat offers three tracks simultaneously: Intensive I, Intensive II,

    $800 – $1500
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    4-Day Contemplative Retreat

    Sacred Heart Monastery Missiezusters Klooster, 20, Steyl, Venlo, Netherlands

    "In the stillness of Centering Prayer, we learn to rest in God, not as an idea, but as a living presence that transforms us from within." - Cynthia Bourgeault Sharing

    $456