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SUMMARY:Contemplative Living II: Daily Life as Prayer – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Your life is hidden with Christ in God.\n– Colossians 3:3 \nFurther enrich your contemplative life and embrace the practice of living each day as a form of prayer. In Contemplative Living I (CL I) the focus is on deepening your interior prayer life\, leading to the awareness of God’s presence in all that is. In Contemplative Living II (CL II) the focus shifts towards increased intentionality in how you are living your daily life. You likely have a better understanding of what blocks you in deepening your relationship with God\, others\, and even with yourself. You are now more capable of looking at your part in relationships and what gets in the way of being and becoming the person God created you to be. Building on the contemplative practices learned in CL I\, in CL II you will assess where you are in your life and how you can make choices aligning with your authentic self. \nThe design of Contemplative Living II: Daily Life as Prayer: \nGaining contemplative attitudes and dispositions through \n\nContemplative Listening – a practice of active listening in group spiritual direction\, raising your awareness of the movements of the Divine within you and others.\nContemplative Discernment – a method of going to God with your questions and desires\, allowing the answers to find you\nContemplative Awareness related to Addictions\, Attachments and Aversion – using contemplative discernment to surface habit patterns that have become compulsions that you no longer freely choose\nThe Forgiveness Prayer – a prayer that guides you to follow Jesus’s example to live with hearts open to love\nContemplative Service – a vocation\, a calling\, or a way of life that’s rooted in living a contemplative life\nCommitment to a Contemplative Rule of Life – looking at the rhythm of life you’ve created in this course\, what practices have worked for you and that you will continue to commit to in the ordinary activities of your life\nContemplative Living Communities – the support we receive from community enhances our spiritual journey and is helpful to continue in some way at the end of the course\n\nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-living-ii-daily-life-as-prayer-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction
DESCRIPTION:The certificate offering is a 2-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Applicants will begin Phase I in July 2025. \nCertificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction features:\n\nContemplative spiritual formation as the foundation\nA 24-month Focused Program with home-based assignments\nA Cohort Model in a hybrid format (online and residential components)\nFacilitated by seasoned practitioners\nA Supervised Practicum (One-on-One/Peer Group) facilitated by trained supervisors\nUse of the Enneagram in Spiritual Direction for Greater Self-awareness and Spiritual Growth\n\nRead more about the program here. It includes emphasis on Centering Prayer (including a five-day retreat)\, Lectio Divina and the teachings of Thomas Keating. \nApplications Due: May 1\, 2025 \nTo complete the application\, you will need to submit the following. \n\nOne current reference\, including name\, phone number\, and email address.\nA PDF or Word document of your responses to the short essay questions\, found below.\nA non-refundable application fee of $75.\n\nFor any questions\, please email lifelonglearning@ctsnet.edu.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/certificate-in-contemplative-spiritual-direction/
LOCATION:Columbia Theological Seminary\, 701 South Columbia Drive\, Decatur\, GA\, 30031\, United States
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SUMMARY:Retraite silencieuse - Prière de Consentement - 3 et 6 jours
DESCRIPTION:Nous vous proposons un temps de retraite de 6 jours pour vivre profondément votre pratique de la Prière de Consentement. Des possibilités de retraite sur 3 jours sont envisageables.\nCette retraite est une retraite silencieuse\, rythmée par 3 temps de pratique journalière sous la forme de 3 fois 20’ par temps de prière et\, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent\, la participation aux temps liturgiques des offices avec la communauté. \nCette retraite est organisée selon les pratiques développées par Contemplative Outreach Ltd\, organisation fondée par le Père Keating unissant les personnes et groupes pratiquant la Prière de Consentement. \nCette retraite est une démarche spirituelle dans la perspective de Contemplative Outreach Ltd. Il ne s’agit pas d’une thérapie au sens de thérapie psychologique ou de groupe. Le facilitateur\, Pierre-Emmanuel Maubert\, accompagne au besoin les personnes\, mais selon l’approche en lien avec la méthode de la prière de consentement. \nIl est recommandé d’avoir une pratique quotidienne de la prière de consentement préalable\, d’avoir lu Prier dans le secret du Père Keating (et de l’apporter à la retraite) et une certaine expérience de temps de silence. Un entretien préalable avec le facilitateur sera organisé afin de finaliser votre inscription. \nJournée type: \n6h30-7h45 : Première session de 3x 20’ de Prière de Consentement\n7h45 : petit-déjeuner\n8h30 Laudes – Eucharistie\n11h-12h15 : Deuxième session de session de 3x 20’ de Prière de Consentement\n12h45 Sexte\n13h Déjeuner\n16h-17h15 : Troisième session de 3x 20’ de Prière de Consentement\n18h00 Oraison\n18h15 Vêpres\n19h Diner\n20h15 Complies
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/retraite-silencieuse-priere-de-consentement-3-et-6-jours/
LOCATION:Abbaye Ste-Lioba\, Simiane-Collongue\, Provence\, France
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="pierre-emmanuel maubert":MAILTO:pierreemmanuelmaubert@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250404T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250406T133000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative retreats are one of the most wonderful ways to experience time with God in the present moment. Retreats give you time to spend being aware of God and enjoying his presence. \nYou are invited to gather with us for our spring retreat giving time to be present in the beauty of nature\, prayer and solitude\, and to be in a restorative community of silence and stillness. \nWe begin Friday\, April 4th at dinner time and conclude Sunday after the noon meal. \nRegistration includes: 2 nights in a private room\, all meals\, and programming.\nCost $340.00. Registration closes March 20th\, 2025. \nSaint Benedict Center is a beautiful location (5 miles north of Schuyler Nebraska) that provides walking paths\, Stations of the Cross\, a labyrinth\, hotel-like accommodations and delicious food service. Everything is provided so all you need to do is come with the intention to sit with God and our community and let God do the healing work within. \nRegistration: \n~Paying through PayPal: Submit payment and send an email to cathy.c@cox.net with the following information: name\, address\, phone\, and email. \n~Paying by check: Send a check to Nebraska Contemplative Outreach. In care of: Cathy Mann Christiansen 8415 North 52nd Ave\, Omaha NE 68152. Email Cathy when check is sent\, include information listed above. Payment must be received by March 20th\, 2025.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/weekend-silent-centering-prayer-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Saint Benedict Center\, 1123 Road I\, Schuyler\, NE\, 68661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nebraska Contemplative Outreach":MAILTO:Cathy.c@cox.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T083000
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SUMMARY:The Wisdom Way of Christian Spirituality - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Wisdom is at the contemplative headwaters of every major religious tradition\, including Christianity. Wisdom takes many shapes and focuses on human transformation more than on a set of beliefs. The Christian Wisdom path is about learning to listen to the Divine within – attending to our interconnectedness with a larger whole. This kind of listening requires that we know ourselves deeply. This retreat will explore the core tenets of the Christian Wisdom Tradition and Jesus as our Wisdom Teacher through the lineage of Cynthia Bourgeault. \nThis program will be offered both in-person and online via Zoom. Information on how to access the program on Zoom will be sent to participants in advance. \nThis program will include a morning and an afternoon session of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-wisdom-way-of-christian-spirituality-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250419T150000
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SUMMARY:Good Friday-Holy Saturday Silent Vigil
DESCRIPTION:  \nYou are invited to participate in an online silent prayer vigil for Good Friday and Holy Saturday\, offered and hosted by Extensión Contemplativa Internacional\, the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking community of Contemplative Outreach. As the vigil is completely silent and online\, language and location do not matter. You may come and leave at any time\, as much as you would like. \nThe vigil begins Friday\, April 18\, at 3pm Eastern (New York) time (8pm London UTC+1) and goes on until Saturday\, April 19 at 3pm Eastern (New York) time. The Zoom ID is 305-673-6206\, passcode 121314. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/good-friday-holy-saturday-silent-vigil/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250426T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T045039
CREATED:20250404T164300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T173632Z
UID:153644-1745670600-1745681400@www.contemplativeoutreach.org
SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop (ONLINE)
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking a path to explore or strengthen your inner connection with God at the centre of your being? \nCentering Prayer is a practice that leads to contemplation by opening oneself to God’s love\, healing\, and inner goodness; moreover\, it nurtures the soul’s desire to grow in kindness and compassion towards all. \nThe online workshop offers a glimpse into this practice through short inputs on the method of Centering Prayer\, along with times of silent practice together. \nYou are most welcome\, whether you are a beginner or simply desire to refresh your practice. \nThe event is 12:30-3:30pm CEST (6:30am Eastern Daylight Time\, 11:30am London UTC +1) \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-online/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T143000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Presenter Enrichment Gathering - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This Zoom gathering of Centering Prayer Presenters will include prayer/reflection\, updates and opportunities for sharing.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-presenter-enrichment-gathering-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CP Introductory Program Service Team":MAILTO:dsboruff@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250503
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Outreach of Northern Nevada Silent Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:A 5-day silent retreat hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Northern Nevada\nat Zephyr Point\, Lake Tahoe Nevada.  \nThe retreat begins Sunday April 27 and ends Friday May 2\, 2025. Zephyr Point offers private rooms with individual in suite bathrooms. Meals are provided. \nThe silent retreat includes daily Centering Prayer sits and Lectio Divina practice. There is ample time for personal prayer\, reflection\, and reading. \nThe Zephyr Point web address is: https://zephyrpoint.org/
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-outreach-of-northern-nevada-silent-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Zephry Point Presbyterian Conference Center\, 660 US-50 Box 289\, NV\, 89448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Northern Nevada":MAILTO:ms_miskulin@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:5-Day Intensive Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This five-day Centering Prayer intensive retreat provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of silence and community support. This retreat follows the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for an intensive retreat including five 30-minute Centering Prayer periods on most days. An established practice of Centering Prayer for at least six months is recommended but not pre-requisite to attend. \nThe retreat begins Monday with check-in from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and concludes the following Friday morning. The retreat fee of $450 includes a single room (with private bath) and meals. We are limiting the number of registrations to 25 including retreat leaders so each has their own room for solitude. The cost of this retreat has been lowered by $200 per participant due to a grant from the Contemplative Outreach Divine Economy Fund. The fund is dedicated to making Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings in retreats accessible to Centering Prayer practitioners. \nPrince of Peace Benedictine Monastery encompasses 126 acres atop a hill approximately two miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Located in Oceanside\, California\, the monastery offers a serene haven for contemplation and spiritual growth. The grounds include walking paths\, Stations of the Cross\, and prayer chapel. \nThe monastery will be serving three meals a day but does not provide special meals. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences you may bring own food to supplement what is served. There is a refrigerator and microwave in the dining room. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/5-day-intensive-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Abbey\, 650 Benet Hill Rd.\, CA\, 92058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach San Diego":MAILTO:brian.curry77@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T045039
CREATED:20250224T181106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T182914Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer in the Treatment of Mental Illnesses - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:3-4pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York); 7pm GMT\, 2pm Central\, Noon Pacific Time\nFree\nNo need to register. The Zoom link is here.  \n\nDr. Bob Hesse will report the results of neuroscientific studies on improvement in quality of life using Centering Prayer in the treatment of: PTSD\, Bipolar Disorder\, Parkinson’s Disease\, and excessive fear of death (NDE). He will discuss using the results of these studies to establish ministries in medical treatment facilities. \nThe studies were published in scientific journals and summarized in Dr. Hesse’s book: Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love. \nDr. Hesse will review these findings and then there will be time to submit questions via the chat. \nNo need to register. The Zoom link is here.  \nAbout Robert J. Hesse\, Ph.D.\nRobert Hesse is a permanent Catholic deacon in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. In 2011 at the encouragement of Fr. Thomas Keating\, he co-founded Contemplative Network (CN) and is its Chairman. CN is dedicated to interfaith contemplative prayer\, medical research\, and establishment of ministries based on the research. He is a practicing contemplative in the Trappist Christian tradition. During a retreat at Gethsemani monastery\, Trappist Monk Thomas Merton was an inspiration in Hesse’s contemplative prayer practice. Hesse was appointed by Fr. Thomas Keating\, commissioned presenter and co-coordinator for Contemplative Outreach Ltd. (COL) in Houston. In response to an invitation by The Dalai Lama to Keating\, Hesse was Keating’s emissary to the first COL dialogue with the Mind & Life (M&L) Institute for research on contemplatives. \nHesse is retired board Vice Chairman and faculty of the interfaith Institute for Spirituality and Health (ISH)\, which serves the Texas Medical Center (TMC)\, the largest in the world; Adjunct Faculty at the University of St. Thomas (UST); faculty member of the Spitzer Magis Center and Spiritual Direction Institute at the Emmaus Spirituality Center; and instructor at the Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum in Rome. He served: on the Deacon Spiritual and Community Life Committees of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; as a retreat team member at Holy Name Retreat Center; and on numerous ACTS and prison Kolbe prison retreats. He is a founding advisor of The WorkFaith Connection™ and cofounder of the first regularly scheduled Faith and Science Conference in Rome.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-in-the-treatment-of-mental-illnesses-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Presenter Formation Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat\, facilitated by the Contemplative Outreach Presenter Formation Service Team\, will offer participants an opportunity to be formed as Commissioned Presenters of the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop. Working with a notebook of materials\, each participant will have ample opportunity to learn the content of the Introductory Workshop and to practice presenting the content to others\, with supportive feedback and guidance. \nAll participants must complete an application prior to registration for this event. To receive an application please contact Rob Carr robcarr924@gmail.com. \nThose individuals with approved applications will receive a link to the Sophia Center for registration. \nRegistration is $400.00 which includes three nights lodging\, all meals and materials. \nSpace is limited. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-presenter-formation-retreat/
LOCATION:Sophia Center\, Atchinson KS\, 751 S 8th St\, Atchison\,KS\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Kansas City":MAILTO:robcarr924@gmail.com
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