This application is for Cohort 2026 of the Certificate in Contemplative Spiritual Direction program, a two-year formation and training program for persons who discern a call to the ministry of […]
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Our Spring Conference is a hybrid presentation conducted both in person at The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver, CO and online via Zoom. Breakfast snacks and a light lunch […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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