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Silence that Connects the World – Session 1 (via Zoom)
Internet - OnlineSession 1. Consent to God’s Presence Theme: The heart of Centering Prayer is consent — letting go and allowing God’s presence and action within. “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.” — Thomas Keating Step into
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Anam Cara: Thomas Merton, and Pursuing Relationships That Enlighten Our Lives
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThough 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
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2026 United in Prayer Global Zoom Gathering
Internet - OnlineMarch 6-7, 2026 34th Annual United in Prayer Day A free, globally-hosted 18-hour prayer vigil accessible via Zoom In the global unity of silence as God’s first language, we hold
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 2 (via Zoom)
Internet - OnlineSession 2. The Fruits of Silence Theme: Silence is not empty; it is full of presence. Explore the subtle fruits of the practice. “The actions that arise from my Centering
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 3 (via Zoom)
Internet - OnlineSession 3. Letting Go of Thoughts Theme: Thoughts are inevitable; the practice is about returning gently. “Centering Prayer is not about developing concentration or attaining a clear mind. It is
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 4 (via Zoom)
Internet - OnlineSession 4. Living the Contemplative Path Theme: Centering Prayer is not just a practice; it shapes how we live. “If we are absolutely grounded in the absolute love of God
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 5 (via Zoom)
Internet - OnlineSession 5. Embracing Vulnerability Theme: Exploring how vulnerability opens us to deeper transformation and connection. “Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 6 (via Zoom)
Internet - OnlineSession 6. Healing Presence in the World Theme: Integrating contemplative practice with compassionate action in daily life. “Contemplation is life itself, fully awake, fully active, and fully aware that it
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