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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:20200726T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200802T170000
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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:20200726T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200802T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234739Z
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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:20200731T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T170000
DTSTAMP: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;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T143000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20200805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200809
DTSTAMP:20200728T213119Z
CREATED:20200721T211302Z
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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=UTC:20200807T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T160000
DTSTAMP:20200801T141635Z
CREATED:20200629T222817Z
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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;TZID=UTC:20200807T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T171500
DTSTAMP:20200720T141337Z
CREATED:20200618T145252Z
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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:20200808T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T170000
DTSTAMP:20200630T222837Z
CREATED:20200629T222818Z
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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:20200812T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200817T160000
DTSTAMP:20200801T141446Z
CREATED:20200513T234738Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: Centering Prayer Wisdom School (MORE INFORMATION SOON) \nAugust 12 – 17\, 2020   Begins Wednesday at 6:00pm with dinner\, concludes Monday at 4:00pm \n“Wisdom Schools are a format for integral learning that’s based in some of the deepest roots for transformation and change in the Christian tradition. Wisdom schools are about awakening the yearning for a different kind of presence in the world and then developing the skills and the knowledge base to apply that\, to transform your own life and the life of people around you.” —Cynthia Bourgeault \nWisdom Leaders / Facilitators: \nHeather Ruce\, M.A. is a spiritual director and meditation teacher. She leads monthly Wisdom Practice Circles desiring to help others wake up to a different kind of presence. She has been trained as a therapist and in a mindfulness and somatic based approach to trauma healing. \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. \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.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-retreat-10/
LOCATION:Mercy Center\, 2300 Adeline Dr.\, Burlingame\, CA\, 94010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Cristina Esguerra":MAILTO:registration@mercywmw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200814T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200817T170000
DTSTAMP:20200630T223015Z
CREATED:20200629T222815Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Touching Into the Sacred: A Contemplative Centering Prayer Weekend \n  \n"God of the silence:\n	Calm and quiet my soul at the fount of your loving presence.\n	In your silence\, replenish me with a force for love…"\n	                                                                     – Peter Traben Hass \nThis weekend\, anchored in silence and Centering Prayer\, will offer opportunities to connect with ourselves\, with God and\, surprisingly\, with others\, surrounded by the summer beauty of the Connecticut shore. The schedule will include three Centering Prayer sessions\, an overview of the practice\, evening prayer\, lectio divina\, and other contemplative practices. Remaining hours are unscheduled for private prayer and reflection. \nThe retreat will begin with dinner on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. and end by noon after a closing session on Sunday. All meals on Saturday and Sunday breakfast will be in silence. No previous experience with Centering Prayer is required\, however\, if you are new to a silent retreat or Centering Prayer\, please contact either Claire (crusowicz@hotmail.com) or Anne (asimpkinson@gmail.com) before you register. \nAnne Simpkinson has been practicing Centering Prayer (CP) since 1996. A certified Introductory Centering Prayer workshop leader\, she has led work-shops and Quiet Days in New York City and Connecticut. While living in New York\, she served as co-coordinator for Contemplative Outreach for three years and as a Centering Prayer facilitator at St. Bartholomew and St. Ignatius Loyola churches. With Claire\, she currently facilitates Mercy by the Sea’s weekly and monthly Centering Prayer circles and contemplative weekends\, as well as retreats and day programs in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \nClaire Rusowicz is a certified spiritual and retreat director and spiritual director supervisor with more than 20 years working with groups and individuals in Connecticut\, New York and Massachusetts. She co-facilitates Mercy by the Sea’s weekly and monthly Centering Prayer circles and\, with Anne\, facilitates contemplative weekends at Mercy by the Sea and in other locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-20/
LOCATION:Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center\, 167 Neck Road\, Madison\, CT\, 06443-0191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200814T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200822T170000
DTSTAMP:20200513T234737Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION: GOD IS LOVE: THE HEART OF ALL CREATION \nTHIS CENTERING PRAYER POST INTENSIVE RETREAT is based on the teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating from his retreat GOD IS LOVE.  This 8-day retreat is an opportunity for more extensive periods of Centering Prayer to deepen the personal practice of contemplative prayer.  The Post Intensive Retreat focuses more on complete silence for the duration of the retreat.  All meals are silent with no conversation. A minimum of one-year regular practice of Centering Prayer is a prerequisite to attend a Post Intensive Retreat.  Facilitator:  Susan Komis. Fri. Aug. 14 (Arrival:  after 2 pm; Soup Supper at 5:30 pm; Retreat opening: 7 pm)–Sat. Aug. 22\, 1 pm; Fee: Register and pay in full by July 14: $725. Registrations and payments after July 14: $740. \nIf you would like to share this retreat with others\, please download the flyer below by clicking on "Additional Information."
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-post-intensive-retreat-3/
LOCATION:Sisters of St. Benedict at St. Mary Monastery\, 2200 88th Avenue West\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201-7649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbi Bussan%2C OSB":MAILTO:rbussan@smmsisters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200814T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200816T120000
DTSTAMP:20200723T203822Z
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SUMMARY:Touching into the Sacred: A Contemplative Centering Prayer Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This weekend\, anchored in silence and Centering Prayer\, will offer opportunities to connect with ourselves\, with God\, and with others\, surrounded by the summer beauty of the Connecticut shore. The schedule will include three Centering Prayer sessions\, an overview of the practice\, evening prayer\, lectio divina\, and other contemplative practices. Remaining hours are unscheduled for private prayer and reflection. \nThe retreat will begin with dinner on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. and end by noon after a closing session on Sunday. All meals on Saturday and Sunday breakfast will be in silence. No previous experience with Centering Prayer is required\, however\, if you are new to a silent retreat or Centering Prayer\, please contact either Claire (crusowicz@hotmail.com) or Anne (asimpkinson@gmail.com) before you register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/touching-into-the-sacred-a-contemplative-centering-prayer-weekend/
LOCATION:Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center\, 167 Neck Road\, Madison\, CT\, 06443-0191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Rusowicz":MAILTO:crusowicz@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200824
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SUMMARY:ONLINE CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT  – A  Three-Day Intensive
DESCRIPTION:EXTENDING THE WALLS OF OUR INNER ROOM TO ALL OF LIFE \nThis retreat will be an opportunity to complement our basic Centering Prayer practice\nwith a deeper experiential understanding of the Active Prayer phrase\, the Welcoming Prayer\,\nGuard of the Heart and Presence Practice–thus extending the walls of our inner room to all of life. \n“If you do Centering Prayer and don’t bring it into active life –like the welcoming prayer\,\nthe active prayer phrase\, and guard of the heart – you will have trouble.”\n– Thomas Keating\, 2016 \n“It is not enough to do the practice itself even if this is done twice a day\,\nunless at the same time one carries into daily life the effects of the humility…\nas time goes on divine therapist extends the walls of our office\, so to speak\,\nour inner room\, to the whole of life so that everything becomes a process\nof purification\, of healing\, and of releasing the unconscious.”\n– Thomas Keating (from the Heartfulness video segment) \nPresenter: Bob Mischke — Denver’s Center for Contemplative Living\nServing the Contemplative Outreach community for 25 years.\nBob studied these practices under the guidance of Fr. Thomas Keating. \nRETREAT SCHEDULE\nThursday\, August 20th– Sunday\, August 23th\nAll times are Central Standard Time.\nEach session will begin with 30 minutes of Centering Prayer. \nThursday\nEvening-Session 1 6:30pm – 8:30pm \nFriday\nMorning-Session 2 9:00am – 11:00am\nNoon-Centering Prayer 12:00am – 1:05pm (Optional)\nTwo Centering Prayer periods back to back with a 5 minute break.\nAfternoon-Session 3 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nEvening Session 7:00pm – 8:30pm (Optional)\nBreakout sessions and Q & A \nSaturday\nMorning Session 4 9:00am – 11:00am\nNoon-Centering Prayer 12:00am – 1:05pm (Optional)\nTwo Centering Prayer periods back to back with a 5 minute break.\nAfternoon-Session 5 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nEvening Session 7:00pm – 8:30pm (Optional)\nBreakout sessions and Q & A \nSunday\nMorning-Session 6 9:00am – 11:00am \nThis will be an online retreat offered on the Zoom platform.\nYou will need to have Zoom downloaded to your device – https://www.zoom.us/.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/online-centering-prayer-retreat-a-three-day-intensive/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of New Orleans":MAILTO:mgdrake@juno.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Ten Day Post-Intensive Retreat	August 21 – 30\, 2020 \nProvides opportunity for intensive Centering Prayer\, solitude and stilness in community.  Prior Centering Prayer retreat experience necessary. \nSt. Lawrence Retreat Center\, Beacon\, NY \nStaff: Fr. Bill Sheehan\, Therese Saulnier \nThe St. Lawrence Retreat Center  is located on 25 beautiful acres in Beacon\, NY\, just one and one-half hours north of New York City.  The center is off Route I-84\, and is accessible to Stewart Airport and the Beacon\, NY train station.  The newly renovated\, fully accessible facility has an elevator\, wide hallways and flat\, easily walkable grounds\, ensuring that people of all ages and physical abilities can enjoy this sacred space. \nThe center can accommodate up to 20 guests\, including handicap accessible rooms and bathrooms.  Every room has a private bathroom and individual climate control.   
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-post-intensive-retreat-2/
LOCATION:St. Lawrence Retreat Center\, 180 Sargent Ave\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy McCarthy":MAILTO:cmccarthy574@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200829T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200829T150000
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SUMMARY:Resting in God: An Invitation to Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:“In returning and rest\, you shall be saved;\nin quietness and in trust shall be your strength.”\n– Isaiah 30:15 \nSt. Gregory the Great wrote that contemplation is like “resting in God.” In Centering Prayer\, we’ve come to understand that “rest” is two-sided. First\, we can find comfort and peace in the Silence of the prayer but\, equally important\, “rest” also involves a surrender. Consenting to God’s Presence and action in our lives opens us up to the Sacred and allows Spirit to emerge in and through us in new and grace-filled ways. \nCome learn about and experience Centering Prayer. No experience is required. The day will be structured for those with little or no experience as well as those who want to renew or revitalize their Centering Prayer practice. \nThe schedule will include an introduction to the day’s theme\, an overview of the practice\, two 20-minute Centering Prayer sessions\, suggestions for daily practice\, and question and answer time. Lunch will be included.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/resting-in-god-an-invitation-to-centering-prayer/
LOCATION:Wisdom House\, 229 East Litchfield Road\, Litchfield\, CT\, 6759\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Anne A. Simpkinson":MAILTO:asimpkinson@gmail.com
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