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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
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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
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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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