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SUMMARY:Personal Days of Retreat & Renewal
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to take a day or days of personal retreat to focus on your “self care.” How are you taking care of yourself spiritually\, physically and emotionally? At Bethany Retreat Center we are pleased to offer private retreats in a peaceful and beautiful setting where you can get away from the cares of everyday life and focus on your faith journey. You may come for a day\, overnight\, or a few days. Join the Sisters for prayer and daily Mass\, walk the grounds\, have opportunity for reconciliation and soul-friending. Enjoy home-cooked meals and a comfortable room in a nurturing environment.  We continue to take the COVID pandemic very seriously and are taking many safety precautions to keep you and our staff safe.  If you do not reside in a COVID “hot spot\,” and are not experiencing any symptoms\, or  have been around anyone that has been exposed to the virus\, you are welcome to come.  Call today! The cost is $88.00 per night. All meals are included.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/personal-days-of-retreat-renewal/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200502T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200502T170000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop – In this introductory workshop\, you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. \nIn Centering Prayer Introductory workshops you’ll learn the method and principles of this prayer practice and have the opportunity to experience this ancient method in a quiet\, reflective atmosphere. The workshop covers the history\, psychology\, and theology and includes prayer sessions along with questions and answers.  Four conferences and two periods of Centering Prayer experiences are provided as follows: \n\nPrayer as Relationship: This section focuses on the fact that any form of prayer expresses our desire to be in relationship with God and how Centering Prayer deepens that relationship.\nThe Method of Centering Prayer: In this section the participants are taught the four guidelines of Centering Prayer. The first period of Centering Prayer occurs after this section.\nThoughts and Use of the Sacred Word: This section focuses on the fact that thoughts will inevitably occur during Centering Prayer and how one can effectively handle them. A second period of Centering Prayer follows this section.\nDeepening Our Relationship with God: In this section the focus is on how the method of Centering Prayer deepens our relationship with God and how this ever deepening relationship is manifested in our daily life.\n\nClick here for more information and to register for this workshop.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-5/
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:20200502T170000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Quiet Morning Centering Prayer Retreat \nSaturday\, May 2\, 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 \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-19/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne  &amp%3B Terry Van Hook%2C Agape Journeys":MAILTO:joanne@agapejourneys.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200508T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200508T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234746Z
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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://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 webinar and study. 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-workshop-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200508T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200516T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234746Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This 8 day intensive/post-intensive Centering Prayer retreat at the Trappist Abbey in Oregon begins Friday\, May 8 at 5 pm and ends May 15 after breakfast.  The cost is $650. \nFor further information or registration contact Patricia Lacy at patricia.a.lacy@gmail.com or 541-207-8895.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-dual-track-intensive-post-intensive-retreat-8/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey\, 9200 NE Abbey Road\, OR\, 97127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Lacy":MAILTO:patricia.a.lacy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200509T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234746Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Silent Saturday.     \nGathering 8:30am – 9:00am.     \nPrayer from 9:00am to 12:00 noon \nFree will offering
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-18/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Linda Snow CSJ":MAILTO:srlinda.snow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200509T170000
DTSTAMP:20200629T222811Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer and the Way of Unknowing \n"God is not found in the soul by adding anything\, but by a process of subtraction."\n	–Meister Eckhart \nJoin this 1.5 hour Zoom session on Saturday May 9th\, 9:00-10:30am Eastern (New York) Time and explore: \nOpening to God in the "negative way"\n	Centering Prayer and "letting go" by way of subtraction\n	The ultimate mystery and intimacy of God\n	Uncertainty and unknowing\, finding peace in not knowing \nEmail keith@keithkristich.com or sign up directly here: https://keith-kristich.ck.page/2e4a6fc662
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/webinar-2/
LOCATION:Saint Johns Grace\, Zoom Meeting\, 51 Colonial Circle\, BUFFALO\, NY\, 14213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keith Kristich":MAILTO:keith@keithkristich.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200511T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200511T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234746Z
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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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200512T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200518T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234745Z
CREATED:20200513T234745Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:  \nDallas Chapter — Contemplative Outreach \nSix Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat\n	May 12-17\, 2020 \nRetreat Director:\n	Fr Bill Sheehan\, OMI \nNazareth Retreat Center\n	Grand Prairie\, Texas \nVisit the Dallas chapter website\n	for details and registration\,\n	www.CellOfPeace.com/workshops.htm \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-intensive-retreat-4/
LOCATION:Nazareth Retreat Center\, 4450 N Five Mile Road\, Boise\, ID\, 83713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sandy Guancial":MAILTO:center@cellofpeace.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T170000
DTSTAMP:20200512T225432Z
CREATED:20200512T225432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200512T225432Z
UID:101544-1589356800-1589389200@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer – Introductory Program
DESCRIPTION:This 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/
LOCATION:House of Blessings Retreat and Renewal Center\, 171 Hummingbird Lane\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Fr. Jos Tharakan":MAILTO:fatherjos@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234745Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200515T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200517T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234744Z
CREATED:20200513T234744Z
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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:20200516T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200516T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234744Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200516T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200516T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234744Z
CREATED:20200513T234744Z
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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:20200521T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200526T170000
DTSTAMP:20200629T222814Z
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:20200523T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200523T170000
DTSTAMP: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:20200525T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200525T170000
DTSTAMP:20200629T222810Z
CREATED:20200629T222810Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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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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