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SUMMARY:Removing Obstacles for Transformation...Moving Toward Union
DESCRIPTION:“When we are not thinking\, analyzing\, or planning\, and place ourselves in the presence of God we open ourselves to the content of the unconscious.”\n– Thomas Keating \nWhat keeps us from the presence that we know is always with and through us? We will create the space in meditative exercise and silence for the work of the Divine Therapist to meet the obstacles and let go. Optional group lectio allows God to speak to us in the depth of prayer without words. This inner work benefits all of creation. \nLocated at Siena Center in Racine Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan \nPlease see the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/removing-obstacles-for-transformation-moving-toward-union/
LOCATION:Siena Retreat Center\, Racine WI\, 5637 Erie St\, Racine\, WI 53402\, Racine\, WI\, 53402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin":MAILTO:bendercm@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T160000
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SUMMARY:Advent Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This retreat is designed for those with an established daily practice of Centering Prayer who wish to deepen the transforming love of God in the midst of silence and solitude. \nThe weekend will include Centering Prayer\, conferences with contemplative dialogue\, personal time\, meals and Sunday liturgy. \nPlease see the link below for more information and to register (scroll down for the desired event).
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/advent-centering-prayer-weekend-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Ruth Ann Madera":MAILTO:lisam@anawimministries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T163000
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SUMMARY:I AM – the sacred doorway of the Aramaic Heart of Jesus (in-person and online)
DESCRIPTION:The seven “I AM” statements in John’s Gospel reveal Jesus’ identity. Through Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz’s heart-centered Aramaic lens\, they also illuminate our own identity and path to deeper Divine Presence. \nThis Christian contemplative day explores these sayings with a focus on Presence\, belonging\, and connection to God. We’ll engage through guided reflection\, chant\, embodied awareness\, and quiet prayer—listening for each phrase’s living resonance in an unhurried\, nurturing space. \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. \nAll are warmly welcome to rest\, receive\, and rediscover these timeless teachings. \nTimes listed below are in Eastern (New York) Time.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/i-am-the-sacred-doorway-of-the-aramaic-heart-of-jesus-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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SUMMARY:Advent a time to immerse in  Welcoming and Centering Prayer ONLINE
DESCRIPTION: Advent  is the focus for this online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)\n @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE \nFirst 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 (Visual-Art) practices\, Terra-Divina (Nature)\, Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua\, Liedeke\, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us. \n First Saturday \nWe hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15 Welcoming/Centering Prayer\n10:00 Break\n10:10 Centering Prayer\n10:40 Break\n10:50 Lectio Divina and Reflections\n11:15 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/blooming-in-centering-prayer-visio-divina-online/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Hawai%CA%BBi":MAILTO:cohawaii@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Silence that Connects the World – Session 6 (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Session 6. Healing Presence in the World \nTheme: Integrating contemplative practice with compassionate action in daily life. \n“Contemplation is life itself\, fully awake\, fully active\, and fully aware that it is alive. It is spiritual wonder. It is spontaneous awe at the sacredness of life\, of being. It is gratitude for life\, for awareness\, and for being.”\n— Thomas Merton \nStep into Stillness \nPause from the noise of daily life and reconnect with the divine presence within. Join us for an online gathering of Centering Prayer practitioners—a simple yet profound space for silence\, reflection\, and shared practice within a global community. Together\, we’ll explore stillness\, presence\, and the richness of the practice in community. \nWhat to Expect: \nShared silence and practice\nBrief teaching and reflection\nSmall-group sharing\nEncouragement in the contemplative path \n2-3:30pm UTC +1 (8am Eastern Time) \nPlease see the link below to obtain the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silence-that-connects-the-world-session-6-via-zoom/
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/New_York:20261208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T133000
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer: Lectio Divina and the Four Senses of Scripture
DESCRIPTION:This “Praying Holy Scripture” retreat offers Centering Prayer periods plus presentations based upon Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the deepening levels of faith: the Four Senses of Scripture – literal\, allegorical\, behavioral/moral\, and unitive senses. The presentations teach a contemplative way of listening to and reading Scripture known as the ancient monastic practice of Lectio Divina. During the retreat\, one will experience the interplay of the silence of Centering Prayer and Praying Holy Scripture combined with the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life including Holy Eucharist. This contemplative retreat welcomes those comfortable with silence and yearning to learn this ancient way of praying rather than studying Holy Scripture. \nCheck-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday. Vespers begins at 5:00. Supper then follows. Orientation begins at 6:45 pm. The retreat concludes with noon meal on Friday. (Daily Holy Eucharist is available at 9:00 a.m.). \nThe suggested donation for the retreat is $445. The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways. To register\, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone at +1-845-384-6660\, ext. 3002 or email guesthouse@hcmnet.org. The guesthouse office is open from Tuesday till Friday. \nLeslee Anne Terpay: As a Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina\, Leslee shares Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the Christian Spiritual Journey to Love in workshop and retreat settings. She is part of the Service Teams that steward Fr. Thomas’s teaching for serving Intensive Retreats and Lectio Divina. She is a spiritual director in Lone Tree\, Colorado and a graduate of The Center for Action and Contemplation Living School.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-lectio-divina-and-the-four-senses-of-scripture-4/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslee Anne Terpay":MAILTO:co-leslee@comcast.net
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DTSTAMP:20260609T182720Z
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SUMMARY:Faith & Science Conference - Rome
DESCRIPTION:The Faith and Science Conference in Rome is a hybrid\, webinar and in-person\, scheduled for Friday-Sunday\, 11-13 December 2026. Rescheduling was necessary due to Pope Francis’ passing. Pope Leo XIV will host a special audience for registrants in the Vatican\, pending availability. Cardinal Turkson\, Chancellor\, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences\, will open the conference in prayer. \nContemplative Network and The Scientific and Medical Network are cofounding partners. Faith speakers include Abrahamic Jewish\, Christian\, and Islamic contemplative clergy. Science speakers include SMN’s President\, Dr. Bernard Carr\, who studied under Stephen Hawking\, and Dr. Federico Faggin\, inventor of the microprocessor\, who is currently researching consciousness. The agenda topics of Physics to Creation\, Chemistry to Life\, Biology to Consciousness\, and Psychology to Mysticism\, will be enhanced by Rome art\, including the Sistine Chapel. \nThe event is dedicated to Thomas Keating and will includes periods of contemplative prayer. \nPlease see the link below for more information.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/faith-science-conference-rome/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Network":MAILTO:rjh@contemplative.net
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SUMMARY:Extended Weekend Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:In this extended weekend retreat\, participants will be offered opportunities to practice Centering Prayer\, be in sacred silence\, enjoy the outdoors\, and learn more about Thomas Keating’s teachings. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/extended-weekend-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Sewanee\, 770 St. Mary's Lane\, TN\, 37375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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