Join us June 7, 2025 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 pm for a quiet time of cultivating interior silence with prayer, reflection and Christian meditation. The day will reflect on Fr. […]
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Do I have to be a Christian or have a religious belief to practice Centering Prayer?
Q: Do I have to be a Christian or have a religious belief to practice Centering Prayer? A: Thank you for this beautiful question. Centering Prayer is a spacious […]
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OPENING TO THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST: THE INTER-SPIRITUAL INVITATION OF CENTERING PRAYER
Howard Thurman wrote: “In the Presence of God there is neither male nor female, white nor black, Gentile nor Jew, Protestant nor Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, nor Muslim, but a human […]
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Trusting in the Mercy of God
This day-long Centering Prayer retreat will be based on the themes explored in Cynthia Bourgeault’s book Mystical Hope – themes that are both timeless and eminently relevant today. Our time […]
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Prayer for Healing and Wholeness in Our Post-Election World
No matter the outcome of this year’s US election, our nation will face tremendous challenges following months of divisive, wounding campaign rhetoric. During this weekend of intentional silence and stillness, […]
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Black Contemplative Prayer Virtual Summit
Hosted by Pastor Tia Norman, friend of Contemplative Outreach and Centering Prayer Facilitator. On February 22-23, the Black Contemplative Prayer Virtual Summit brings together black spiritual teachers and thought leaders […]
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Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic — A Dialogue with Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette (via Zoom)
Thomas Keating: The Making of a Modern Mystic — A Dialogue with Cynthia Bourgeault and David Frenette Tuesday December 10, 2024 1-2pm Eastern Time (6pm GMT, noon CT, 11am MT, […]
A Journey into Contemplation
Presented by Suzanne Farnham, founder of Listening Hearts Ministries Nationally known retreat leader and author Suzanne Farnham will share her own experience of contemplation. By reflecting on her years-long path […]
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Remain in My Love
by Brad Huard Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA It was late summer when we sold our house and moved into an apartment. After 22 years in the same home, I found […]
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The Deserts Roots of Contemplative Prayer: Emptiness, Silence & Hiddenness of Self – in person and via Zoom
Belden C. Lane, Ph.D. has long been fascinated by the relationship between geography and spirituality—asking how the place we live has an effect on our perception of the spiritual life. […]
