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SUMMARY:6-Day Contemplative Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“So\, I came to the graced realization that I could\, in the midst of my life in the world\, cultivate a contemplative culture in my heart by renewing my fidelity to a daily quiet time in which I could learn from God how to love and be loved by God.”\n– James Finley \nThrough the practice of Centering Prayer\, one embraces the process of transformation in oneself and in others. By persisting in this practice\, a compassionate way of seeing and acting has space to emerge\, and the soul’s innate sense of awe and wonder at creation can be nurtured. \nThe retreat includes input sessions (twice daily) on silence and contemplation\, Centering Prayer method\, and the path of transformation; several periods of guided Centering Prayer daily; soul companionship if desired; personal time for reflection and journaling. \nRequirement: To have attended at least one weekend retreat in silence and have a regular practice of Centering Prayer. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/6-day-contemplative-retreat/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart Monastery\, Missiezusters Klooster\, 20\, Steyl\, Venlo\, 5935 BX\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de
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SUMMARY:Directed Silent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:with the topic Heartfulness Transformation in Christ – with Thomas Keating and Betty Sue Flowers. \nSpiritual direction or spiritual companionship is a process guided by the Holy Spirit in which two people enter into a unique conversation. The spiritual director or guide is trained to listen in a particular way to hear where God is present and acting in the life of another. This “holy listening” approaches each person’s life and story as sacred. \nFacilitated by David Roncolato\, Mary Ann Nicholls and Sr. Ruth Ann Madera . \nFor more information about the facilitators and the retreat\, go here. \n 
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/directed-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:lisam@anawimministries.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250613T110000
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SUMMARY:Eight Day Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:During this eight days of sacred silence\, guests are invited to participate as either “intensive” (first time attending in a long retreat) or “post-intensive” (experienced in attending long retreats). \nGuests can participate in daily sits\, Holy Eucharist services\, Meditation in Motion classes\, and BodyWork sessions (acupressure). Fresh nutritious meals and daily snacks are provided throughout the week. Opportunities to enjoy the labyrinth\, the meditation garden\, the Turkey Hollow Trail\, or a simple walk down St. Mary’s Lane\, all while experiencing the gifts of holy silence. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/eight-day-centering-prayer-retreat-6/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T140000
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SUMMARY:“God Is All In All” Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 7\, 2025 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 pm for a quiet time of cultivating interior silence with prayer\, reflection and Christian meditation. \nThe day will reflect on Fr. Thomas Keating’s book\, God Is All In All. Included are conferences by Fr. Bill\, Q/A\, Centering Prayer and plenty of free time for you to breathe in the Living Spirit of God for journaling\, walking the labyrinth\, visiting the prayer room\, prayer garden or gazing at Saddleback Mountain. Time to “be” in the Presence. \nAll outside areas are ours to further experience the theme of God Is All In All. \nReservations are required. $35.00 per person\, includes continental breakfast and lunch. \nRegistration Link: https://sothumc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/350/responses/new
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/god-is-all-in-all-silent-saturday-with-fr-bill-sheehan/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church\, 26001 Muirlands Blvd\, Mission Viejo\, CA\, 92691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Yamada":MAILTO:jillprays@aol.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T163000
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SUMMARY:Spiritual Radicals: Interspiritual Wisdom from Franciscan and Buddhist Spirituality - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:The parallel teachings of Christ and the Buddha find a home in the spacious minds and inclusive hearts of Franciscan and Buddhist spirituality. During this contemplative day\, we’ll explore how Christian saints Francis and Clare of Assisi\, and Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh\, invite you into the interspiritual sense that love and compassion\, lifelong learning and growing\, peace and social justice\, and a belief that the transformation of the world begins with our own transformation\, and is at the heart of all contemplative paths. Off \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 to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/spiritual-radicals-interspiritual-wisdom-from-franciscan-and-buddhist-spirituality-in-person-and-online/
LOCATION:Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center\, 303 Tunxis Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, 6107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike  Smoolca":MAILTO:msmoolca@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T103000
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SUMMARY:10-Day Contemplative Listening Retreat (“Post Post”)
DESCRIPTION:This is a retreat for those who have attended multiple Intensive and post-intensive 8-10 day retreats and find themselves desiring yet longer sessions of Centering Prayer in community. We will begin our day at 6:00am with three 30- minute periods of Centering Prayer. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon there will be an additional session of three 30-minute periods of Centering Prayer. Once a day\, we will watch a brief (about five minute) segment of the film “From the Mind To the Heart”\, a conversation with Thomas Keating\, which he created for this retreat.. \nWe will let the silence deepen in this retreat. There will be no scheduled soul friending\, though staff will be available for a conversation if requested. There will be no reading at meals and no verbal prayer at the beginning of the Centering Prayer sessions. Lectio Divina and a contemplative Eucharist will be offered daily. \nPre-requisite: Two or more post-intensive Centering Prayer retreats given by Contemplative Outreach. This is a guideline\, not a rule. Please speak with us if you have questions. \nThe retreat will be facilitated by Contemplative Outreach staff\nThe Retreat begins Tuesday\, June 10 with registration from 2:00 to 4:00\, an opening session at 4:15pm\, and dinner at 5:15pm. We end on Thursday\, June 19 at 10:30am (lunch optional).\nFor more information\, contact Susan Turpin at 541-324-1207; slturpin@me.com. \nIf you are traveling by air\, the Contemplative Outreach staff can arrange transportation to and from the Sacramento airport to the Mercy Center.  Please book your arrival on the beginning day for 2:00pm or earlier and your departure on the ending day for 1:00pm or later.  Let us know your flight information.  A contribution of $25 per ride (cash\, check or Venmo) sustains this for us. \nLimited scholarship money is available to assist those who would otherwise be unable to attend. All of the scholarship money has been donated by former retreatants. \nRooms are single with a sink in the room; bathrooms are shared.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/10-day-contemplative-listening-retreat-post-post/
LOCATION:Mercy Center Auburn\, 535 Sacramento Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Turpin1":MAILTO:slturpin@me.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250613T173000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Centering Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Sr. Ruth Ann Madera will introduce and guide you to the inner silence of Centering Prayer. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian contemplative prayer\, to center awareness on the presence of God. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-centering-prayer-12/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Sister Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:bethanyretreatcenter@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T123000
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SUMMARY:Online Wisdom Retreat: Revisiting the Welcoming Prayer
DESCRIPTION:The Welcome Practice\, also known as the Welcoming Prayer\, is a powerful means for cultivating presence\, releasing attachments\, and deepening our connection to the Divine Indwelling or Great I Am. This practice strengthens us in our Greater I Am Self\, allowing us to be anchored beyond the emotional\, intellectual\, and physical turmoil that we experience as humans living in the dense and challenging conditions of this world\, helping us to disidentify with habitual patterns\, plug energy leaks\, and become free from that which ensnares\, clouds\, and divides the Heart. In the Wisdom tradition—as Cynthia Bourgeault\, Robert Sardello\, and others have pointed out—the Heart is considered not only the physical and psychic organ but also the organ of spiritual perceptivity. It is the center from which we can navigate the intertidal territory of this earthly realm and the imaginal realm\, also known as the Kingdom of God co-arising within the Ray of Creation. \nThe Welcome Practice is a way to consciously loosen our emotional programs for happiness—the ways in which our egoic operating system (or small self) seeks power\, control\, affection\, esteem\, safety\, and security to feel at ease. While these desires are natural for this level of selfhood\, they can also keep us trapped in false security\, clinging\, and hoarding\, preventing us from living out of our Whole Self. \nWe will explore the Welcome Practice in the context of understanding the human nervous system\, exploring ways to deepen our understanding of when and how best to engage this practice in our lives. We will engage the practice individually and work with it collectively on behalf of the greater Body of Humanity. \nThis Wisdom Retreat will take place on Saturday\, June 14th\, 2025 from 9:30am to 12:30pm Pacific Time. It will be recorded and made available for later participation and viewing. \nOffered by Heather Ruce. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/online-wisdom-retreat-revisiting-the-welcoming-prayer/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250621T120000
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CREATED:20250611T182457Z
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SUMMARY:​Benedictine Spirituality & Contemplative Prayer: A Timeless Connection - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join Br. Bernard Delcourt\, OHC\, to explore the roots of Centering Prayer in Benedictine wisdom. Benedictine spirituality cultivates a constant awareness of the Divine in daily life through a continuous dialogue of prayer with God. Centering Prayer opens oneself to God beyond thoughts and words\, moving beyond conversations about God to direct communion with the Divine. Connecting the two enhances our prayer life. \nThe retreat will include two Centering Prayer sessions of twenty minutes each and ample time for discussion and Q&A.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/benedictine-spirituality-contemplative-prayer-a-timeless-connection-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington %EF%BB%BF(COMW)":MAILTO:info@ContemplativeOutreachofMarylandandWashington.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T005533
CREATED:20241217T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T180124Z
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SUMMARY:11th-Step Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Cord-Baran and Michael Gidlewski invite you to join us in this weekend retreat. It is for people who participate in any 12-step program of recovery and have the intention to improve their meditation practice and enlarge their spiritual life. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/11th-step-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Cord-Baran":MAILTO:ncb612@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250628T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20250628T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T200532Z
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Are you seeking a path to explore or strengthen your inner connection with God at the centre of your being? Centering 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. \nPlease register by June 26\, 2025\, following the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-introductory-workshop-via-zoom-4/
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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