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SUMMARY:The Six Continuing Sessions to the Introduction To Centering Prayer -- via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This event is via Zoom. \nSix Continuing Sessions: This course is designed to help the daily practice of Centering Prayer to take root. Each session consists of a Centering Prayer sit\, a 30-minute video teaching by Fr. Thomas Keating and facilitated discussion. \nDates: Saturdays\, May 28\, June 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 and July 9 Time: 9:00 – 10:30am (Central time or UTC -5) \nCost: $25 \nRegistration/Information: See link below or contact Christine Bender at +1-720-987-7433 or admin@contemplativeoutreachwisconsin.org
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-six-continuing-sessions-to-the-introduction-to-centering-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin":MAILTO:bendercm@earthlink.net
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SUMMARY:Learn & Pray the Centering Prayer Way - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program of contemplative practice\, study and support in Centering Prayer … a Contemplative Outreach Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop offered through Journey Center Online. \nWe will:\nLearn\, share\, and pray the Centering Prayer method. You will gain knowledge\, awareness\, gifts and fruit in your life. You will discover this practice of letting go of anxiety\, worry and hurry…to rest in the presence of the One who loves you. \nWe will meet online via Zoom: Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00pm (Pacific Daylight Time) for 10 weeks.\nStarts on 6-28-22\, meeting weekly\, and ends on 8-30-22
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/learn-pray-the-centering-prayer-way-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Online Zoom\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Kirkham":MAILTO:lopaka107@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This silent/contemplative retreat is for those who wish to deepen their practice of Centering Prayer. The weekend will provide an opportunity to settle into silence and to engage God in a deeper way. Thomas Keating teaches that a regular practice of contemplative prayer prepares us to receive the grace of an ever-deepening connection to the Divine within us. On Saturday evening\, those who wish will have the opportunity to watch a segment featuring Fr. Thomas Keating: “The Mystery of God” from the DVD: The Gift of Life. As we emerge from our time of sheltering\, there is a yearning for communal silence. This weekend offers a community of support which can allow us a deeper space for God to speak and for us to listen. \nPrerequisite: A regular practice of Centering Prayer or Silent Meditation
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-21/
LOCATION:Holy Spirit Retreat Center\, 4316 Lanai Road\, Encino\, CA\, 91436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Lectio Divina Presenter Enrichment via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONEMENT \nWe regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control\, our planned gathering on Saturday July 9th with Julie Saad has to be postponed. \nWe will be in touch as soon as possible to those who have registered with a revised date.  Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused and with thanks for your understanding. \nIn Friendship\nLesley\, on behalf of the Lectio Divina Service Team of Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. \n+++ \nA 90-minute enrichment program for presenters of Lectio Divina Introductory Workshop featuring a presentation by Julie Saad\, former Team Leader of the Lectio Divina Service Team and author of Contemplative Life: Discovering Our Path into the Heart of God (published 11/7/21). Time will be provided for questions and sharing\, as well as Lectio Divina practice. \nInvitations will be sent to all Lectio Divina commissioned presenters as well as presenters-in-training. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Mike Potter.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/lectio-divina-presenter-enrichment-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220717T130000
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach Ontario Conference/Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Conference/Retreat organized by Contemplative Outreach Ontario. \nThe theme: Awakening to Oneness\, with Mary Jane Yates\, administrator of Contemplative Outreach Ltd.\nMount Carmel Monastery\, 7020 Stanley Avenue\, Niagara Falls\, ON L2G 7B7\, CANADA\nCDN$300\, partial scholarship available.\nDeadline to register: June 15\, 2022\nContact information: Marie-Noëlle Maillard\, logos302@sympatico.ca\, or 905 372-1054 (landline)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-outreach-ontario-conference-retreat/
LOCATION:Mount Carmel Monastery\, 7020 Stanley Avenue\, Niagra Falls\, Ontario\, L2G 7B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:“Unbinding Thomas Merton and Ourselves” - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:A Half-Day Retreat led by the Leslye Colvin\nVia Zoom \nDuring his apostolic visit to the United States in 2015\, Pope Francis described Thomas Merton as “a man of prayer\, a thinker who challenged the certitudes of his time and opened new horizons for souls and for the Church.” This is beyond the man we know as a monk and writer\, or is it? \nThrough her research of Merton\, Leslye Colvin began to understand this description as she began to see him as model of the dynamic relationship between contemplation and activism that unbinds us to live the Gospel of Christ Jesus today – in our time and place. \nPonder with Leslye the connection between Merton’s activism and contemplation\, and its lessons for contemplatives today. \nAbout Leslye Colvin \nLeslye Colvin is a contemplative activist\, spiritual companion and writer. Inspired by the Catholic social justice tradition\, she is passionate about encouraging diversity of thought and has a wide range of experience in promoting mission and expanding outreach. She has been published by National Catholic Reporter\, and interviewed by America Magazine\, Radio Veritas\, U.S. Catholic\, and Vatican Radio on the construct of race. \nLeslye is the policy advocate for the National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. She is co-chair of the Board of Directors for NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice\, also serves on the Board of FutureChurch. She is a graduate of the Living School for Action and Contemplation\, and the Haden Institute. Her blog\, Leslye’s Labyrinth features writings from her African-American Catholic heart at bit.ly/leslyeslabyrinth. \nPlease see the link below to register. Times listed are Eastern Time Zone (New York)
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/unbinding-thomas-merton-and-ourselves-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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SUMMARY:With Merton & Keating's Roadmap\, Where Do We Go from Here? - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a contemplative panel discussion with Ed Bacon\, Vernon Dixon\, Victor Kramer and David Rensberger. This inspiring event begins with a 20-minute Centering Prayer period. Then our panelists will share their thoughts on the timeless wisdom of Thomas Merton and Thomas Keating\, drawing from their research and experiences. The panel’s dialogue will answer our questions and unveil where Merton and Keating direct our spiritual path forward. \nMusical inspiration by Paul Reeves.\nModerated by Maggie Winfrey. \nOur Panelists: \nEd Bacon\nThomas Merton inspired Ed to become the Episcopal priest he has been for almost four decades: where he taught his central passion: that Jesus embodied a Love-based life as opposed to a fear-based ideology. He has served at Mercer University and in churches in California\, Mississippi\, and Georgia. Author of 8 Habits of Love\, he has been guest host for Oprah Winfrey’s Soul Series\, where she named him “Soul Teacher” on her SuperSoul 100 List of voices elevating humanity. Ed serves on several boards\, including Sr. Ilia Delio’s Center for Christogenesis. He and his wife live in Birmingham near their grandchildren. His website is www.Edbacon.co. \nVictor Kramer\nA scholar of American Studies\, Victor is Professor Emeritus from Georgia State University. He has worked in religion and literature primarily researching Thomas Merton. He has written\, edited\, and compiled many books in extensive work with the International Thomas Merton Society. Victor edited Merton’s fourth volume of journals\, Turning toward the World; and wrote Thomas Merton\, Monk and Artist; as well as two oral histories about Merton and monasticism. He credits his wife Dewey for her invaluable\, astute help A certified spiritual director\, he gives retreats and days of reflection. He and his wife live in Decatur\, Georgia. \nVernon Dixon\nBorn 76 years ago and raised in Georgia\, Vernon counseled patients in his Christian Psychiatric practice for 38 years. After a blessed 7-day Centering Prayer retreat with Fr Thomas Keating\, he and his wife Mary Joyce began teaching Centering Prayer and Fr. Thomas’ wisdom to many. A commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer workshops\, he has facilitated two Centering Prayer groups for 20 years. He and Mary Joyce have led Intensive/Post-Intensive five-day Centering Prayer retreats at the Holy Spirit Monastery in Conyers for 15 years. They presently reside in Hiawassee\, Georgia. \nDavid Rensberger\nDavid Rensberger grew up Mennonite in Indiana. Professor of New Testament at the Interdenominational Theological Seminary in Atlanta for 30 years\, he continues to write and lead occasional workshops and retreats on the Bible and spirituality. Discovering mysticism in his late teens\, Christian mysticism shortly after that\, Thomas Merton 10 years later\, and Centering Prayer in his late 40s\, he is a vital member of the Atlanta chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. David and his wife Sharon have two grown daughters and belong to Atlanta Mennonite Church and Oakhurst Baptist Church. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/with-merton-keatings-roadmap-where-do-we-go-from-here-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Atlanta":MAILTO:coatlantageorgia@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Retreat – Advanced and Post Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Centering Prayer retreats immerse participants in the practice of Centering Prayer as taught by Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd. This two track retreat will allow the participants to come together for centering prayer\, Lectio Divina\, and meal times. The retreat will provide an atmosphere of silence\, solitude and community. The Advanced Intensive and Post Intensive prerequisite is an experience of an Intensive Retreat or the equivalent. \nRegistration begins at 2:00 pm. Retreat begins at 4:00 pm on Sunday July 24 and ends with lunch on Saturday July 30\, 2022. Cost of the retreat includes a private bedroom with bath\, meals\, snacks\, soul friending\, and materials. \nRegistration Fee: $830\nA non-refundable deposit of $130 or the entire fee is to be included with the registration form. Download Flyer at https://www.contemplativewisconsin.org/retreat\nThe remaining balance of $700 is due on July 15\, 2022.\nA limited number of partial scholarships are available. Please submit a request.\nFor anyone who is able\, donations to the COSEW Scholarship Fund are welcome. \nContact: Ann Koerner at 262-282-8622\, akoerner45@gmail.com if you have questions.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/retreat-advanced-and-post-intensive/
LOCATION:St Benedict’s Abbey and Retreat Center\, Benet Lake\, WI\, 12605 224th Avenue\, Benet Lake\, WI\, 53102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Southeast WI":MAILTO:akoerner45@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Deepening Spiritual Practice through Three-Centered Awareness - via  Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Phileena Heuertz will lead this Centering Prayer retreat with multiple sessions for integrating mind-body-heart through contemplative practice\, including Centering Prayer practice times. This Centering Prayer retreat will begin with a brief introduction to Centering Prayer\, practice in contemplative community\, and small group sharing about joys and challenges of the practice during the COVID pandemic\, racial injustice pandemic\, and war in Ukraine on Friday evening\, July 29\, 5:30-8 pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Then Phileena will lead us through the day on Saturday\, July 30\, 9 am – 4 pm CDT\, with a series of principles and practices designed to assist our integration of all of our beings into the heart of God. \n  \nPlease register using the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/deepening-spiritual-practice-through-three-centered-awareness-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="School of Contemplative Living":MAILTO:livingschool12@gmail.com ​
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