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SUMMARY:The Tree of Life: Esoteric Christianity and the Perennial Mystical Tradition: In person and online
DESCRIPTION:Esoteric Christianity delves into the hidden\, mystical dimensions of Christian teachings\, emphasizing personal spiritual experience over doctrine. It deeply explores divine wisdom\, inner transformation\, and powerful\, energizing symbols. The Perennial Mystical Tradition explores the fundamental and universal truths of spirituality. It emphasizes direct\, personal encounters with the Divine and transcendent experiences\, suggesting that at their core\, all spiritual paths lead to the same ultimate reality. Together\, they offer a profound\, unifying spiritual perspective. Fr. Michael expertly guides us through this day of learning and experience. \nThis event includes sessions of Centering Prayer. \nFor more information and to register\, please see the link below.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-tree-of-life-esoteric-christianity-and-the-perennial-mystical-tradition-in-person-and-online/
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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SUMMARY:Brother Lawrence and Practice of the Presence with Carmen Acevedo Butcher - via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Do you have your summer spiritual reading list ready yet? This book is one to add! Join us for a delightful introduction to Brother Lawrence\, a humble mystic with a powerful take on faith\, love and practicing presence. Carmen Acevedo Butcher translated writings by and about him in her 2022 book Practice of the Presence. In this presentation she’ll introduce Brother Lawrence and share her perspective on his life and spiritual path. If you’ve read the book\, bring your questions. If you haven’t read it yet\, bring your curiosity and be prepared to befriend this kind and gentle teacher. \nAn excerpt from the book: \n“I know that to do this [practice of Presence]\, the heart must be empty of all other things because God wants to enjoy it completely\, and Love cannot enjoy it completely without emptying it of all that is not God\, since without our full attention\, God cannot act in it\, or do in it what they please. \nNo way of life in this world is kinder or more gratifying than continual conversation with God. Only those who practice it and savor it can understand this. I do not suggest\, however\, that you do it for this reason. We must not be looking for consolations from this practice\, but must do it from a motive of love and because God wants a loving approach.” (page 74\, Practice of the Presence) \nA Little About Brother Lawrence\nBrother Lawrence lived during the 1600s\, serving as a humble kitchen worker at a monastery in France. He mostly remained in the shadows of his community\, yet he surrendered to a spiritual life that was profound. Poor\, living with a disability\, lacking a formal education\, enduring a time of plague and civil unrest\, he found God in the depths of his soul\, experiencing God’s loving presence throughout the day. His personal struggles and life-tested spiritual wisdom will resonate with spiritual seekers today as he invites us into a practice of Presence that is both accessible and deeply transformative. \n“Through the path that Brother Lawrence proposes to us\, little by little\, as the presence of God becomes familiar and occupies our inner space\, the joy of being with Him grows\, graces and spiritual riches blossom\, and even daily tasks become easy and light.” — Pope Leo XIV on how Brother Lawrence’s writing has shaped his spiritual life for knowing and loving the Lord. (Vatican News\, Dec. 11\, 2025) \nAbout this Translation\nSeveral translations have been published over the years — the first as a pocket-size 1692 edition. Brother Lawrence’s writings are considered a spiritual classic\, beloved by people of varying spiritual paths and religious traditions. With this new translation\, Carmen Acevedo Butcher brings a fresh presentation leaving behind dogmatic\, binary language. The result is text that is more relatable for our times\, without losing the charm and comfort of this extraordinary spiritual guide. \nRecording: The presentation will be recorded and sent to all registrants. Participant questions and answers will be removed to preserve safe space and privacy. \nAbout Carmen Acevedo Butcher \nCarmen Acevedo Butcher is an internationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning translator\, author\, poet\, teacher\, and workshop leader. Martin Laird calls her translation of Brother Lawrence’s Practice of the Presence “the new standard.” The book is also named to a Spirituality & Practice Best Books List. She has also translated the Cloud of Unknowing. At the University of Georgia she earned an MA and a PhD in Medieval Studies\, Phi Beta Kappa. As a Fulbright Scholar at the University of London\, she worked with monastic manuscripts in London and Oxbridge libraries and translated homilies by the tenth-century Benedictine abbot\, Ælfric of Eynsham. She teaches in the College Writing Programs at the University of California\, Berkeley. Carmen is core faculty at the Center for Action and Contemplation\, and is the Dean. \nTime listed is Mountain Daylight Time (Denver\, Colorado) \nClick the website link below to register.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/brother-lawrence-and-practice-of-the-presence-with-carmen-acevedo-butcher-via-zoom/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach of Colorado":MAILTO:staff@centeringprayer.net
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SUMMARY:Silence that Connects the World – Session 3 (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Session 3. Letting Go of Thoughts \nTheme: Thoughts are inevitable; the practice is about returning gently. \n“Centering Prayer is not about developing concentration or attaining a clear mind. It is about letting go\, making space\, unclenching—thought by thought.”\n— Cynthia Bourgeault \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 \n2-3:30pm UTC +1 (8am Eastern Time) \nPlease see the link below to register and obtain the Zoom link. \nThis is the third of six sessions: \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-3-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sr. Maria Jose Rebelo%2C SSpS":MAILTO:silence.contemplation.steyl@ssps.de
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