“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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Presence, Prayer , and Writing From the Heart
All of us have many stories to tell. Some involve your family history, spiritual journey, experiences in Nature, or a life-changing situation. Stories can take many forms, but the most […]
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Meister Eckhart’s Insights in the Context of Centering Prayer
Contemplative Enrichment Day with Fr. Justin Lanier Fr. Justin Lanier will look at Meister Eckhart’s teachings on the Divine Nature and Detachment/Releasement, as well as his teaching In Principio as […]
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Contemplative Christianity at the Dawning of the Second Axial Age
Annual Day of Reflection with The Rev. Matthew Wright Many thinkers today believe we are entering a “Second Axial Age” — a great shift in consciousness and spirituality equal to […]
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One-day Introductory Workshop
We are excited to invite you to join us for a powerful workshop on Centering Prayer. This workshop will take place on July 29th from 10am to 4pm (GMT) at […]
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