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SUMMARY:Four-Day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Contemplative Outreach of San Diego County is hosting a Fall Retreat at Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside\, California\, on October 22-25. Each year we look forward to this deep drink of silence and spaciousness that helps to refresh our ongoing prayer journey. Facilitated by the peaceful environment of the Abbey\, graced by the field of prayer that emerges when we center together “in person\,” these four days and three nights are an opportunity to briefly step away from everyday life and rest in the welcoming heart of Christ. \nOur schedule will include several periods of group Centering Prayer with meditative walks\, Lectio Divina\, contemplative worship\, a Friday night video with discussion\, free time for solitude or wandering the Abbey grounds\, and options to join the Benedictine monks for liturgy of the hours and Sunday Mass. The cost of the retreat\, $450\, includes a single room with a bathroom and all meals. Grand silence (including meals) starts on the second morning of the retreat. Scholarships are available if needed. Prerequisite: At least six months of daily Centering Prayer practice. \nTo sign up for this retreat\, email a letter of intention to cosdc.info@gmail.com. We will send you a registration form. Registration with a $50 deposit is due by October 1\, 2026. Space is limited to 23 participants. A waiting list will start once registrations have filled.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/four-day-silent-centering-prayer-retreat/
LOCATION:Prince of Peace Abbey\, 650 Benet Hill Rd.\, CA\, 92058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach San Diego County":MAILTO:cosdc.info@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Praying with the Aramaic Jesus: Finding Inspiration and Purpose (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joy Andrews Hayter \nYou all are shining radiance\, flowing together in time outside of time. Let go of trying to define or limit yourselves\, boxing in the radiance within: but let your inner light bear witness to the Holy within you\, shining forth all around you. —Matthew 5:14-15\, an interpretation from the Peshitta* text in Aramaic \nAs you read the passage above\, how does it sit with you? What sensations\, feelings\, images come up for you? \nWe already know that the words of Jesus are full of inspiration and advice on how to live a life with purpose and meaning\, anchored in the Living One. When we look at the words from the Aramaic—the language Jesus spoke—even more dimensionality shines forth\, almost like a prism that splits white light into its many colors. These additional dimensions tell us about our wholeness\, our oneness with the divine\, and about the love that can shine through us\, illuminating and inspiring our neighbors. \nYou might be wondering how this version of scripture above emerged so differently from what we read in a standard bible. The roots of many Aramaic words have multiple meanings\, inviting us to multiple levels of inference and exploration. In particular\, when we approach these readings with a deeper consciousness\, we may find these interpretations to be delightful fruit for our prayer life—our intimate walk with Ultimate Reality. \nIn this experiential presentation\, Joy will: \nShare how Jesus and his followers used Aramaic in their time.\nLead us in chants using the Aramaic language so we can explore the language’s pure sounds as Jesus (“Yeshua” in Aramaic) would have heard them.\nExplore two scripture verses with us in the style of Lectio Divina\, with a time for sharing.\nOur time together will also include 20 minutes of Centering Prayer. \nThis experience may inspire you to discover more dimensions within your own being\, and provide insight into how we might express the love that Yeshua encourages us to share. This presentation will include a Centering Prayer session. \nRecording Note: This event will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the Zoom recording within two weeks of the event. \nTimes listed are Mountain Time\, Denver\, Colorado \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/praying-with-the-aramaic-jesus-finding-inspiration-and-purpose-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Deepening Stages of Consent: An Advent e-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Deepening Stages of Consent\nAn Advent e-retreat\nMonday November 30 – Thursday December 24\, 2026\nFree; suggested love offering $60 USD\nFacilitated by Pamela Begeman\, Justin Coutts and Matt Scrimgeour \n“The essential meaning of the Incarnation is that [unconditional love] is totally available. Centering Prayer is simply a humble method of trying to access that infinite goodness by letting go of ourselves. Consent to God’s presence and action symbolized by the sacred word is nothing else than self-surrender and trust.”\n– Thomas Keating\, Intimacy with God \nInspired by teachings of Thomas Keating buried within video footage filmed for the original series\, “The Gift of Life: Death & Dying\, Life & Living\,” this e-retreat explores the deepening consents experienced in an ongoing\, evolving practice of Centering Prayer and the contemplative life. Fr. Thomas explores four levels of consent within the greater consent in Centering Prayer: \n\nsolitude\ninterior silence\nself-forgetfulness\nand consent to our nothingness.\n\nBringing the teachings of Thomas Keating into dialogue with the author of The Cloud of Unknowing\, we will explore how contemplative practice deepens and changes over time – both “on the cushion” and in experiences of daily life. \nThis e-retreat invites you … \n… into an intentional\, devotional Advent experience\n… to nuance and evolve your Centering Prayer practice\n… to deepen your experience of living a contemplative life\n… to share in community \nYou can expect: \n\nTwo emails per week on Monday and Thursday.\nThe Monday email will include a short video with reflection and commentary\nThe Thursday email will be a prayerful liturgy that weaves themes of Advent and consent into prayers\, rituals and practice.\nThere will be two live weekly Zoom prayer groups to support your practice in community\, each including a time of Centering Prayer and then a slightly different practice format – one reflective and one with liturgical prayer and ritual. The groups will be recorded for those that cannot attend live.\n\nMonday\, noon – 1pm Eastern (New York) time (5pm GMT\, 11am CT\, 9am PT)\nThursday\, 6-7pm Eastern time (11pm GMT\, 5pm CT\, 3pm PT)\n\n\n\nFor those that are interested\, a follow-up Zoom group for practice\, conversation and sharing during the week of December 28 \nPlease register using the link below. All love offerings of any size are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/the-deepening-stages-of-consent-an-advent-e-retreat/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Contemplative Outreach Ltd":MAILTO:office@coutreach.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Lectio Divina (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Listen to the text of the Bible with the “ear of the heart.” \nLectio Divina\, a Latin term for “divine reading\,” is an ancient monastic practice of praying the scriptures. The monks would gather in prayer and hear the scripture proclaimed. They would take a word or phrase that spoke to them into the activity of their day. Pondering this thought\, ruminating on it throughout their work\, they were aware of God’s presence. \nLectio Divina is a traditional way of cultivating friendship with Christ. It is a way of listening to the texts of scripture as if we were in conversation\, with Christ suggesting the topics. This daily encounter with Christ leads beyond mere acquaintanceship to an attitude of friendship\, trust and love. The conversation simplifies and gives way to communing. \nDuring Lectio Divina\, the practitioner listens to the text of the Bible with the “ear of the heart\,” as if one is in conversation with God. Lectio Divina includes moments of reading (lectio)\, reflecting on (meditatio)\, responding to (oratio) and resting in (contemplatio) the Word of God with the aim of nourishing and deepening one’s relationship with the Divine. \nHow is Lectio Divina Different from Bible Study \nBible Study is the reading of the scriptures for information and an understanding of the context of the passage. It provides a solid conceptual background for the practice of Lectio Divina. In contrast\, Lectio Divina is prayer that leads us into the deeper meaning of scripture and the transformation of our lives. This contemplative reading and listening of the scriptures is compatible with well-grounded interpretation of the Bible. \nLectio Divina will bring you into a more intimate sense of the presence of God in the word of scripture\, and you will experience the grace this word has to influence\, and indeed\, to transform your life. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn the basics of Lectio Divina\, experience it in a guided setting\, and be able to ask questions and share experiences with the presenter and your fellow participants. \nRecording Note: This event will be recorded. All registrants will receive a copy of the Zoom recording within two weeks of the event. \nTimes listed are mountain time\, Denver\, Colorado \nClick the website link below to learn more and register. Scholarships are available.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/introduction-to-lectio-divina-via-zoom-3/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Centering Prayer: Lectio Divina and the Four Senses of Scripture
DESCRIPTION:This “Praying Holy Scripture” retreat offers Centering Prayer periods plus presentations based upon Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the deepening levels of faith: the Four Senses of Scripture – literal\, allegorical\, behavioral/moral\, and unitive senses. The presentations teach a contemplative way of listening to and reading Scripture known as the ancient monastic practice of Lectio Divina. During the retreat\, one will experience the interplay of the silence of Centering Prayer and Praying Holy Scripture combined with the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life including Holy Eucharist. This contemplative retreat welcomes those comfortable with silence and yearning to learn this ancient way of praying rather than studying Holy Scripture. \nCheck-in is from 2:00 to 5:00 pm Tuesday. Vespers begins at 5:00. Supper then follows. Orientation begins at 6:45 pm. The retreat concludes with noon meal on Friday. (Daily Holy Eucharist is available at 9:00 a.m.). \nThe suggested donation for the retreat is $445. The retreat fee includes a single room and all meals. Shared single occupancy bathrooms in the hallways. To register\, please contact our Guesthouse Office by phone at +1-845-384-6660\, ext. 3002 or email guesthouse@hcmnet.org. The guesthouse office is open from Tuesday till Friday. \nLeslee Anne Terpay: As a Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina\, Leslee shares Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the Christian Spiritual Journey to Love in workshop and retreat settings. She is part of the Service Teams that steward Fr. Thomas’s teaching for serving Intensive Retreats and Lectio Divina. She is a spiritual director in Lone Tree\, Colorado and a graduate of The Center for Action and Contemplation Living School.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/centering-prayer-lectio-divina-and-the-four-senses-of-scripture-4/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Monastery – New York\, 1615 Route 9W\, West Park\, NY\, 12493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leslee Anne Terpay":MAILTO:co-leslee@comcast.net
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SUMMARY:Interdependence  : Welcoming and Centering Prayer Reflections – ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Interdependence  : Welcoming and Centering Prayer Reflections  :  is the focus for this online half day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)\n@ 9:00 am – 11:30 am UTC-10\nFREE \nFirst Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices\, Visio-Divina (Visual-Art) practices\, Terra-Divina (Nature)\, Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Pulelehua\, Liedeke\, and Margie welcome all who wish to join us. \nWe hope you will join us from wherever & whenever you are! Schedule in Hawai’i Time (UTC -10)\n8:45am Room open to for early connections\n9:00 Welcome and introductions\n9:15  Reading: Interpendence\n9:25 Welcoming Prayer in Response to reading\n9:45 Centering Prayer\n10:10 Break\n10:20 Centering Prayer\n10:45 Reading and Reflections\n11:25 Closing prayer\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/92185854158?pwd=dDJxN0FkRkRvQWhrQURwN29SUTBFUT09\nZoom Meeting ID: 921 8585 4158 Passcode: 730086 \nWebsite: http://www.cohawaii.org\nPhone (628) 400-2644\nEmail: cohawaii@gmail.com \nAll session are freely offered\, donations are welcome\, no registration is needed.
URL:https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/event/flowering-in-centering-prayer-reflections-online/
LOCATION:Internet – Online
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