contemplative community
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An Ancient Flowing Stream – via Zoom
Internet - OnlineThis workshop presents how African origins, heritage, culture and music power the Christian contemplative spirit. Combining the wisdom and talents of the Very Reverend Michael Battle, Ph.D. and Julian Davis
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Soul Serenade
Mount Princeton Hot Springs 15870 County Road 162, Nathorp, CO, United StatesStep into the magic of Soul Serenade, a three-day retreat where healing waters and soulful practices invite you to slow down, reconnect, and restore. We’ll open on Sunday night floating beneath the stars in the Hot Springs, setting the tone for a journey inward. Each day unfolds with yoga at sunrise, followed by moments of
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Centering Prayer Summit via Zoom: “Learning to See in the Dark”
Internet - OnlineLearning to See in the Dark A 2-day Journey of Opening to Mystical Hope in a Collective Dark Night What if the darkness we face—alone and together—helps us uncover the hope already within us? In a time when uncertainty, division, and collective weariness touch nearly every soul, many of us find ourselves navigating both personal
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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 Vigil
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 and in honor of Thomas Keating’s birthday (March 7), we hold vigil for the suffering of all creation, for peace in our hearts and peace on Earth,
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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 Prayer practice are the fruits. I notice I have more patience. I am more willing to listen without judgment. I react more calmly when things
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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 about letting go, making space, unclenching—thought by thought.” — Cynthia Bourgeault Step into Stillness Pause from the noise of daily life and reconnect with the
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Six-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Cedarbrake Renewal Center 5602 Hwy 317, Belton, TX, United StatesPlease join us for an extended time of prayer, silence and solitude at Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton, Texas. This silent retreat will be held in The Lodge and Driscoll Hall and will be facilitated by Pamela Begeman. The retreat includes three-hours of Centering Prayer each day plus an evening Lectio Divina and compline service;
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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 that protects us from nothing even as it sustains us in all things, then we can face all things with courage and tenderness.” — James
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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 grateful, and praising God until we ourselves are an act of praise.” — Richard Rohr Step into Stillness Pause from the noise of daily life
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Saint Hildegard of Bingen: Bringing the Fruits of the Holy Spirit into our Lives
St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center 148 Monastery Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Retreat offers: • Dr. Susan Muto presenting two conferences on St. Hildegard’s life and teachings, the fruits of the Holy Spirit and contemplative service, with opportunity for questions and sharing • Quiet time to pray, reflect, and just to be • Centering Prayer as a group throughout the day • Time and space away
$225.00
