Belden C. Lane, Ph.D. has long been fascinated by the relationship between geography and spirituality—asking how the place we live has an effect on our perception of the spiritual life. […]
Beyond Theology: The Interspiritual Wisdom of Roshis, Rebbes, and Holy Rascals – in person and online
From the moment theologians seek to tame God with names and adjectives, mystics step into the wilderness to reveal the God beyond naming, and the ethical challenge to which this […]
The Spiritual Journey Program for Young Contemplatives (weekly) – via Zoom
Join the COL Young Contemplatives community for weekly gatherings exploring the essential teachings of Thomas Keating. The Spiritual Journey program is a series of teachings structured in five parts. The […]
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Core Values of Sts. Francis and Clare: An 8-Day Dual-Track Silent Retreat
Friday, October 11, 5:00 pm – Friday, October 18, 1:00 pm Shalom Spirituality Center Facilitators: Jeannine Kosman, Kathy Reardon, Kathleen Schiltz, and Mary Jo Pfeifer Wulf This silent Centering Prayer […]
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Create Your Life. Write From Your Soul: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
“Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can’t remember who we are or why we’re here.” — Sue Monk Kidd All of us have […]
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Create Your Life. Write From Your Soul: A Contemplative Writing Retreat
Life is like a river, often flowing strong and constant and, at other times, hindered by obstacles, churned by storms, and diminished by drought. As we move through life, we […]
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I AM That I AM: The Invitation at the Center of Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative prayer draws us to the center of our being where Silence opens us to God’s dynamic, spacious, ever-evolving reality — the God Who is, not the God we expect. […]
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The Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D. – Contemplative Prayer and African Christian Mysticism
The essence of African Christian mysticism (founded in the desert tradition of monasticism) is not taught but caught. Such mysticism is a whole way of life. It is not an […]
In Silence with Thomas Merton
Introducing a new retreat series with Br. Ephrem Arcement, OHC at Holy Cross Monastery: called “In Silence…” THIS RETREAT IS CURRENTLY FILLED. The hope for each of these retreats is […]
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The Web of Life: Retreat for Contemplative Solidarity
With Cynthia Bourgeault, Heather Ruce, and more… Dates: November 20-23, 2023 Location: Zoom or In Person at Lake Loon Retreat Centre, Maple Ridge, B.C. How do contemplatives engage the world […]
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