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SUMMARY:Silence that Connects the World – Session 1 (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Session 1. Consent to God’s Presence \nTheme: The heart of Centering Prayer is consent — letting go and allowing God’s presence and action within. \n“Centering prayer is not so much an exercise of attention as intention. Our intention is to be present to God’s presence and actions in our lives.”\n— Thomas Keating \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 \n2:00-3:30pm UTC +1 (8am Eastern Time).  \nPlease see the link below to register and obtain the Zoom link. \nThis is the first of six sessions: \n1.    Consent to God’s Presence – 7 Feb 2026\n2.    The Fruits of Silence – 11 Apr 2026\n3.    Letting Go of Thoughts – 6 Jun 2026\n4.    Living the Contemplative Path – 18 Jul 2026\n5.    Embracing Vulnerability – 5 Sep 2026\n6.    Healing Presence in the World – 14 Nov 2026
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/silence-that-connects-the-world-session-1/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
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:Anam Cara: Thomas Merton\, and Pursuing Relationships That Enlighten Our Lives
DESCRIPTION:Though Thomas Merton craved the solitude of a hermitage and the silence in which “God shines there and is immediately found\,” his mysticism and writing life were deeply fed and influenced by special friendships that he developed both in person and through a prolific correspondence that connected him to writers and spiritual thinkers all over the world. Sophfronia Scott will discuss how we can find and nurture similar bonds today to the great benefit of our lives and work. \nThis event includes sessions of Centering Prayer. \nFor more information and to register\, please see the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/anam-cara-thomas-merton-and-pursuing-relationships-that-enlighten-our-lives/
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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