Please join us for an extended time of prayer, silence and solitude at Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton, Texas. This silent retreat will be held in The Lodge and Driscoll […]
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Walking the Contemplative Life
by Diane Ryan member of the Contemplative Outreach Ltd trustee team Breckenridge, Colorado, USA The Buddhist monks have completed their journey from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. They […]
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Centering Prayer Summit via Zoom: “Learning to See in the Dark”
Learning to See in the Dark A 2-day Journey of Opening to Mystical Hope in a Collective Dark Night What if the darkness we face—alone and together—helps us uncover the […]
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 6 (via Zoom)
Session 6. Healing Presence in the World Theme: Integrating contemplative practice with compassionate action in daily life. “Contemplation is life itself, fully awake, fully active, and fully aware that it […]
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 5 (via Zoom)
Session 5. Embracing Vulnerability Theme: Exploring how vulnerability opens us to deeper transformation and connection. “Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are […]
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 4 (via Zoom)
Session 4. Living the Contemplative Path Theme: Centering Prayer is not just a practice; it shapes how we live. “If we are absolutely grounded in the absolute love of God […]
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 3 (via Zoom)
Session 3. Letting Go of Thoughts Theme: Thoughts are inevitable; the practice is about returning gently. “Centering Prayer is not about developing concentration or attaining a clear mind. It is […]
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 2 (via Zoom)
Session 2. The Fruits of Silence Theme: Silence is not empty; it is full of presence. Explore the subtle fruits of the practice. “The actions that arise from my Centering […]
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Silence that Connects the World – Session 1 (via Zoom)
Session 1. Consent to God’s Presence Theme: The heart of Centering Prayer is consent — letting go and allowing God’s presence and action within. “Centering prayer is not so much […]
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2026 United in Prayer Global Zoom Vigil
March 6-7, 2026 34th Annual United in Prayer Day A free, globally-hosted 18-hour prayer vigil accessible via Zoom In the global unity of silence as God’s first language and in […]
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