Though Thomas Merton craved the solitude of a hermitage and the silence in which “God shines there and is immediately found,” his mysticism and writing life were deeply fed and […]
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Two teams serving the international community of Contemplative Outreach are currently looking for volunteers — the Finance and Legal Team and the Committee for the Thomas Keating Gift (CTKG). […]
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This workshop presents how African origins, heritage, culture and music power the Christian contemplative spirit. Combining the wisdom and talents of the Very Reverend Michael Battle, Ph.D. and Julian Davis […]
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The certificate offering is a 2-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of spiritual direction. Applicants will begin Phase I in July 2025. […]
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In a world where division and disconnection often overshadow our shared humanity, the call to unity has never been more urgent. The 4th Annual Online Centering Prayer Summit on January […]
The 40th Anniversary conference was a time of telling stories, stories of how Father Thomas touched our lives, maybe from one of his books, or a video or maybe […]
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by Mary Jane Yates, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and […]
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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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“We wait patiently; in silence, openness, and quiet expectancy; motionless within and without. We surrender to the attraction to be still, to be loved, just to be.” Fr. Thomas Keating […]
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offered by Tomek Jelinski At the end of September, Contemplative Outreach celebrated 10 years of its presence in Poland. To mark the occasion, a weekend meeting of members and supporters […]
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