This weekend retreat will focus on how Centering Prayer can heighten one’s understanding and appreciation for the season of Advent. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent meditation where […]

Advent Silent Saturday
As the season of Advent approaches, join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative […]

Lectio Divina Advent Experience
Bring the experience of contemplative prayer into your Advent season! Review and practice the method of Lectio Divina for praying sacred Scripture. Through reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the […]
What Are You Waiting For? A Virtual Advent Silent Saturday via Zoom
Contemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Silent Saturday. Silent Saturday provides a few hours that are set aside for Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, spiritual teaching and reflection. “Come rest […]

Advent Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat Onsite
Advent Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat onsite at St. Mary’s Sewanee Retreat Center in Sewanee, TN. Please see the link below for more information and to register. […]

“Mary: Awareness and Anticipation” Advent Retreat
Join us for “Mary: Awareness and Anticipation” Contemplative Outreach retreat opportunity December 2-4 to welcome Advent in person at the grounds of the beautiful, contemplative New Melleray Guest House nestled […]

Leaning Into Blessing: An Advent Online Retreat
“The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before … So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. […]

Advent Centering Prayer Weekend
“Bridges to Contemplative Living” leads participants on a journey toward personal spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life. This retreat is designed for those with an established daily […]
Advent Intensive Retreat in Western Colorado
A four-day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat November 28-December 1, Monday through Thursday, in Grand Junction, Colorado,the heart of the Colorado Wine Country, at Dragonfly Oasis Retreat Center. Six Centering Prayer […]
A Look at The Gospel of Matthew – via Zoom
Most of the Sunday Gospels read during the upcoming liturgical year, which begins with the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022, will be taken from the Gospel of Matthew. […]

Icons as Portals for Unlocking the Contemplative Heart via Zoom
Led by Mary Atalo, a half-day retreat sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington. Icons, as opposed to paintings, are considered as “writings of the heart” which open the […]

A Contemplative Advent Retreat
Contemplative Outreach of Puget Sound North is pleased to be able to offer our ninth Advent Retreat – and it will be in person! The retreat will once again be […]