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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How Does This Happen?
by Sue Kenney California, USA Impossible, you say. Unbelievable, you mutter. Nineteen men of various ages, from various places, speaking various languages. They walk. Simply walk. Step by step. […]
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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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Basic Centering Prayer
If you enjoyed the Introductory Workshop and want to make Centering Prayer a daily practice, this six-week basic course is the next step. Each week, you will view a video-recorded […]
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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 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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Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette in Dialogue (via Zoom)
Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette in Dialogue Friday January 9, 2026 1-2pm Eastern Time (6pm GMT, noon CT, 11am MT, 10am PT) via Zoom Free; $25 suggested donation This event […]
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