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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
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This 8 day intensive/post-intensive Centering Prayer retreat at the Trappist Abbey in Oregon begins at 5 pm Friday, May 8 and ends May 15 after breakfast. The cost is $650. For further information or registration contact Patricia Lacy at patricia.a.lacy@gmail.com or 541-207-8895. "Who is The Ultimate Reality? And Who are We?" Presenter: Bonnie Shimizu Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25 Offered through Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Encino, CA This weekend retreat will explore the heart of the Christian contemplative journey through the loving gift and legacy of Fr. Thomas Keating. Bonnie will explore the Love that
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Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join in their special, community Centering Prayer for the U.S. and the whole world on Tuesday, October 27 at 8 p.m. EDT. Our format is simple — an opening prayer, centering for a half-hour, then the Lord’s Prayer. Below is the Zoom coordinate for this simple
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During this class we will examine wisdom as it is found in the Hebrew Scripture known as Wisdom Literature. We will explore what these books offered to the community of Israel, look at how they are reflected in the New Testament and see how they are carried out in our contemplative community. Finally we consider
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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. This will include a live and Zoom option. Presented by: Mike Smoolca
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“One practice to bring the effects of contemplative prayer into daily life is traditionally known as Guard of the Heart. This consists of letting go of every emotional disturbance as it arises and before we start thinking about it. This method is more sophisticated than dismantling the emotional programs for happiness because it deals with
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In the midst of great division and a global pandemic, we all need space to slow down and return to "the way of ease." Join this 1.5 hour workshop over Zoom to explore Centering Prayer as a way of returning to our natural mind and sinking into the simplicity of being. When we rest in
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The Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day. It helps to dismantle the emotional programs
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In 2001, The 12 Step Outreach program of Contemplative Outreach was established to offer Centering Prayer to people in all 12 Step fellowships as an 11th Step prayer/meditation practice. We help individuals and groups establish contemplative prayer practices through workshops, retreats and formation programs. Many people are already practicing Centering Prayer and find it to
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Take your contemplative prayer practice into daily living by focusing on The Welcoming Prayer. In Welcoming Prayer you will learn to integrate the inner busy life of Martha and the relaxed attitude of Mary, the followers of Jesus, into your own lives to become modern contemplatives in action. We live in a world that is
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Two-day in-town Centering Prayer commuter retreat on the topic of Discernment. The Church of Conscious Harmony in Austin, TX. It 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, Lectio Divina, silence and solitude, and faith sharing. Cost is $50. 
Healing and Transformation on the Contemplative Path November 13-15, 2020 Begins Friday at 10:00 a.m. and Concludes Sunday at 1 p.m. $225 (Scholarship funds available on request) When we take our first loving step towards God on the contemplative path we may or may not realize that we are crossing a threshold into a new
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"It’s all a question of story. We are in trouble just now because we do not have a good story. We are between stories. " ~ Thomas Berry The recent pandemic has shown just how connected and small the 21st century world has become. The fragility of the human species is more evident with each
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Lectio Divina, literally “divine reading,” is an ancient practice of praying the Scriptures. This introductory retreat, led by the Rev. Tom Ward, will focus on the building blocks of a developing and sustaining a contemplative life in the world. During Lectio Divina, the practitioner listens to the text of the Bible with the “ear of
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Rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition, the goal of this form of Christian prayer is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of Centering Prayer. On this weekend, those who have had an introductory workshop can develop further the discipline of Centering Prayer in order to deepen their relationship |
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Shepherd of the Hills UMC Mission Viejo, CA Centering Prayer Ministry invites you to attend Saturday, November 21, 2020 ✢ 9am - 12:30 pm Pacific Time But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its
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"The Centering for Wisdom™ Assessment (CWA) reveals where you tend to become distracted by attachments to the "false self." In this workshop, you will learn to apply your CWA results to cultivate deeper discernment in daily life. As you let go into non-dual awareness the distinctions between "action" and "contemplation" begin to fade away. You |
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"Centering Prayer and Enneagram" retreat is meant for anyone who wants to advance in their contemplative prayer practice with a deeper knowledge of who we are and why we do the things we do. Knowing who we are is the first step into growing in wisdom. Enneagram personality types will show us what motivates us
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Our weekend intensive retreat presents an ideal opportunity to experience the embrace of nature and the grace of silence. The weekend includes periods of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, and time for solitude. This retreat is beneficial for those who have a consistent Centering Prayer practice. The retreat house is located in the foothills and surrounded
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During this three-day retreat, we will practice Incarnation through intentional silence, solitude, listening, resting and stillness. This retreat is about spaciousness – giving ourselves over to extended, open time just to be with God in prayer, in nature, in walking, music, reading and the silent company of others on retreat. It is an invitation to
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Mary Dwyer leads a 3-day home retreat via Zoom with Centering Prayer, conferences and soul friending. It begins Thursday evening and finishes Sunday morning. For more information and to register, please visit the link below.
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Centering Prayer 7-Day Advent Retreat Dec 4th - Dec 10th Cedarbrake Renewal Center, Belton, TX. This spacious retreat will include daily periods of Centering Prayer, liturgy and Eucharist, and time for solitude, and exploration of the grounds each day. Attendees arrive between 4-6pm on Friday and leave before noon on Thursday. The cost of the retreat is $695 |
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Half-day Silent Saturday. Gathering 8:30am - 9:00am. Prayer begins at 9:00am to 12:00 noon Free will offering
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The method of Lectio Divina, to pray sacred scripture, is introduced. Presenting a Christian tradition of prayer through reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the Word of God, one’s relationship with God is nourished and deepened. Scripture appropriate for the Advent season will be utilized in this workshop. Both individual and group experiences will be |
