Centering Prayer
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6-Day Contemplative Retreat
“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.” - James Finley Through the
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Directed Silent Retreat
with the topic Heartfulness Transformation in Christ - with Thomas Keating and Betty Sue Flowers. Spiritual 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
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Welcoming Prayer Workshop – via Zoom
The Welcoming Prayer is an incarnational method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to people and events in daily life. This “consent-on-the-go” embodied practice deepens our relationship with God as we move through the ordinary activities of our day, helping us to stay in the presence of God
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Eight Day Centering Prayer Retreat
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). Guests 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
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Spiritual Radicals: Interspiritual Wisdom from Franciscan and Buddhist Spirituality – in person and online
Spiritual Radicals: Interspiritual Wisdom from Franciscan and Buddhist Spirituality – in person and online
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
“God Is All In All” Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan
“God Is All In All” Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan
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. The 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
God in Nature practices Welcoming Prayer – ONLINE
God in Nature practices Welcoming Prayer – ONLINE
God in Nature is the focus for this online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month) @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10 FREE First Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices, Visio-Divina
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10-Day Contemplative Listening Retreat (“Post Post”)
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
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Introduction to Centering Prayer
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. Please see the link below to register.
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Morning of Prayer Honolulu, Hawaii 3rd Saturdays every Month
Morning of Prayer Honolulu, Hawaii 3rd Saturdays every Month
Morning of Prayer Third Saturdays In Person 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Hawai’i time (UTC -10) Central Union Church • Women’s Building 1660 S. Beretania St. Honolulu, Hawaiʻi Let us join together to pause in the presence of the Divine in the sacred silence. An introduction to the method of Centering Prayer is provided. While Centering
Benedictine Spirituality & Contemplative Prayer: A Timeless Connection – via Zoom
Benedictine Spirituality & Contemplative Prayer: A Timeless Connection – via Zoom
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
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11th-Step Retreat
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. Please see the link below to register.
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Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop – via Zoom
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop – via Zoom
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. The online