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SUMMARY:A Wisdom School on Wisdom Rhythms & Relationships with Heather Ruce
DESCRIPTION:Online and In-Person at Sorrento Centre\, British Columbia\, Canada. \nOctober 5th (5 pm) – October 9th (12 noon)\, 2025 (Pacific Time). \nIn any moment\, regardless of how significant or insignificant it may seem\, we can offer ourselves as instruments\, vessels\, means by which worlds beyond can enter into this world\, which has often been termed by several traditions ‘mixtus orbis.’ Wisdom teacher Cynthia Bourgeault often reminds us that this world’s dense conditions are not a mistake but a place where the rough material of our lives can be mixed with spiritual substances and nutrients from beyond and in so doing\, something essential is created. \nThere is much to glean from the Wisdom lineages in every tradition\, including Christianity\, about waking up to a different reality and orienting our lives to something more than our everyday circumstances. In the case of the Christian Wisdom lineage\, we can place our gaze towards the world beyond—kingdom of heaven\, the imaginal realm—which is always in our midst when we have eyes to see and ears to hear. When we can attune ourselves to this dimension\, we can begin to draw from an endless wellspring and be of service to God in our day to day lives and relationships. Drawing on the work of Cynthia Bourgeault\, G.I. Gurdjieff\, and others\, this Wisdom School will focus on listening for the Wisdom rhythms that deepen presence in our three centres – intellectual\, emotional\, body – in order that we can perceive and act in accordance with the higher laws of the kingdom of heaven in cosmic servanthood and in particular in conscious relationships. \nJoin us in person or online at the Sorrento Centre. There will be an invitation to a ‘Wisdom way of knowing’ through a daily rhythm with periods of silence\, centring prayer\, teaching\, conscious conversation\, Gurdjieff Exercises and Movements\, chanting\, mindful work\, lectio divina\, and contemplative reflective time. \nOn-site participants must register for both:\n1) flexible and affordable accommodation and meal plans at Sorrento Centre\, and\n2) the program taught by Heather Ruce as organised by TCS. \nCosts vary depending on the in-person or online choices. \nOffered by Heather Ruce. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-wisdom-school-on-wisdom-rhythms-relationships-with-heather-ruce/
LOCATION:Sorrento Retreat and Conference Centre\, 1159 Passchendaele Road\, Sorrento\, British Columbia\, V0E 2W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Attitudes Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This is an intensive Centering Prayer retreat based on the work of David Frenette in his seminal book\, The Path of Centering Prayer\, hailed by Fr. Thomas Keating as\, ‘The best\, most comprehensive and most practical book on Centering Prayer.’ \nDavid Frenette is a leader and senior teacher in the Centering prayer movement\, a longtime student and friend of Fr. Thomas Keating. On this silent retreat we will explore the simple contemplative attitudes common to every way of Christian contemplation\, some of which include: Simplicity and Awakening\, Gentleness and Effortlessness\, Letting Go and Letting Be\, among others. \nAn established practice of Centering Prayer is required to attend this retreat as we will be sitting in Centering Prayer for several hours each day. \nRetreat includes on-site lodging\, breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner. Please see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/contemplative-attitudes-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Bethany Retreat Center\, 1031 Germania Rd\, Frenchville\, PA\, 16836\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Cord-Baran":MAILTO:ncb612@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Living Flame Program – A “taster event” – One Day Retreat – via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:*HOLD THE DATE* \nTimes listed are in Eastern Time Zone \nYou can register for this one day retreat at the below page. \nLiving Flame One Day Retreat \nThen at the registration confirmation page you will have the opportunity to make a donation.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/a-living-flame-a-taster-event-one-day-retreat-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scrimgeour":MAILTO:matt@coutreach.org
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SUMMARY:Six-Day Centering Prayer Retreat: Intensive & Post-Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The Program \nThis retreat is designed to provide an opportunity for those who have an established practice of Centering Prayer to deepen their practice in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. All participants observe silence from the opening to the closing of the retreat and share a schedule of several hours of group Centering Prayer daily. \nRetreatants on the Intensive Track receive the added support of daily videos\, with discussion\, of Thomas Keating’s teachings on the Spiritual Journey. Those on the Post-Intensive Track follow their own discipline of spiritual practice\, study\, and prayer. If you are relatively new to Centering Prayer or to a Centering Prayer retreat\, or if you would like a refresher of some of the teachings\, choose the Intensive Track. \nThe Setting \nThe retreat will be held at the Claggett Retreat Center in Adamston\, MD. The center is nestled in the rolling hills of Frederick County on 268 wooded acres with a working farm and fantastic views\, yet it is only an hour’s drive from three international airports. All participants will lodge in the Christiane Inn; a range of dietary needs can be accommodated. For details and directions\, visit the Claggett Retreat Center website. \nThe Retreat Leaders \nL.J. Milone\, a Catholic lay minister\, has practiced Centering Prayer since 2000 and is a commissioned presenter of the practice. He has served Contemplative Outreach (CO) as a chapter coordinator\, retreat leader\, and commissioned presenter formator. He works at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington\, D.C.\, where he teaches Christian mysticism and oversees the parish’s faith formation. He has four children in whom he delights greatly. \nMary Jane Yates is an experienced practitioner and commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer. She has been a part of Contemplative Outreach for almost 20 years\, serving the organization most recently as administrator and coordinator of international efforts to share Centering Prayer and related practices. In 2019\, she also completed her training as a guide with the Association for Nature and Forest Therapy. She sees this work as a natural extension of her passions for both health promotion and contemplative practice. \nSchedule and Cost \nThe retreat begins with dinner on Sunday\, October 26\, and closes after lunch on Friday\, October 31. The fee includes the retreat\, 5 nights of accommodations in a single or double room with full bath\, and 15 meals. \nSingle Room: $960\nDouble Room: $825 \nA $200.00 deposit is required with registration\, which is non-refundable unless the slot can be filled by another participant. Full payment is due by September 26. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. \nPlease see the link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/six-day-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Claggett Conference Center\, 3035 Buckeystown Pike\, Buckeystown\, MD\, 21717\, United States
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