All of us have myriad stories to tell. Some involve our family history, spiritual journey, experiences in Nature, or a life-changing situation. Stories can take many forms, but the most […]

Christian Mystical Poetry and the Contemplative Path – via Zoom
Led by the Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor If silence is the first language of God, as Thomas Keating writes, mystical poetry is a language by which we mortals may […]
The Divine Economy – Teachings by Thomas Keating
These teachings were given in 2009 in Austin, Texas, USA. Here you can download the mp3 recording (about 44 minutes) and/or the accompanying transcript. […]

Simple Presence – A Contemplative Prayer Experience with the Vision of Contemplative Outreach – via Zoom
In Simple Presence, the divine Presence becomes an invitation for our community to listen deeply to the Spirit’s movement and action within. The event will offer a communal prayer experience […]

Transformation Through Everyday Epiphany
A Silent Centering Prayer Retreat Thursday, January 5 – Sunday, January 8, 2023 Omega Retreat Center, Boerne, Texas Presented by Pamela Begeman As the new year begins, join in community […]

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 […]
Digging A Well of Presence in the Parish
by Amber Sturgess Recent years have brought about major paradigm shifts in our institutions, including our churches. During the pandemic many of our parishes had to close to the public, […]
Morning of Prayer and Reflection: Bringing what we hear in contemplative prayer into action – via Zoom
The Contemplative Prayer Ministry of Saints Simon and Jude in Huntington Beach, California invites you to an online morning of Prayer and Reflection on Monday, November 14 9AM – 12Noon […]
Key Contemplative Women Ancestors
Join us in person at Canterbury’s beautiful settings: $50 (includes lunch) or attend remotely via zoom for $25 A room at Canterbury for Friday night before the conference is available […]

Praying with Sacred Images – via Zoom
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join us Saturday, Oct. 16 for half-day […]
Entering the Mystical Mandala: Centering Oneself in the Sacred Circle
This retreat will explore the universal symbol of the sacred circle known as the “mandala” and why we are naturally drawn to this sacred shape. Together we will experience how […]

Centering Prayer and the Mystical Imagination – via Zoom
Contemplative Outreach Chicago’s 2022 One-Day Fall Workshop presented by Carl McColman “Be still and know that I am God” is a promise from the Psalms: a promise that God may […]