This Praying Holy Scripture retreat offers Centering Prayer periods plus presentations based upon Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings on the deepening levels of faith: the Four Senses of Scripture – literal, […]


Listening with the Heart – a Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina Retreat
Each day will include 3 hours of Centering Prayer, Grand Silence, and two sessions of Lectio practice. We will weave together deep silence with contemplative listening and responding. Expansive views […]

Praying with the Eyes and Ears of our Heart-A Visio and Lectio Divina Retreat
Mary Kay Laplante, of Bethany Retreat Center, and Elizabeth Graboski, of Contemplative Outreach, will offer a workshop/retreat combining the ancient practices of Visio Divina and Lectio Divina. Visio Divina (Divine […]

Lectio Divina Presenter Enrichment via Zoom
EVENT POSTPONEMENT We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, our planned gathering on Saturday July 9th with Julie Saad has to be postponed. We will be […]
Practical Steps for Self-Knowledge
Q: Our Centering Prayer group has been studying The Cloud of Unknowing translated by Carmen Acevedo Butcher. In chapter 14, pg 42, we are told to “Get to know […]

Spring Silent Saturday – In Person
Spring is a time for renewal. Rejuvenate your spirit with a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The morning provides time for communal prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling […]
Going Deeper
I have practiced Centering Prayer for many years, but the most profound changes in my attitudes were effected by the presence of Father Thomas and friendship with him. It […]
Art as Prayer
Using a few colored pencils, black paper, and a journal our Centering Prayer Group in Hawaii has been responding to the Lectio Divina portion of our weekly Centering Prayer practice […]
The Lectio Divina Retreat
The Franciscan Center and Contemplative Outreach of Tampa Bay presents The Lectio Divina Retreat With Julie Saad Location: The Franciscan Center, 3010 N. Perry Ave. Tampa, FL 33603 Dates: April […]
Centered in Silence, Rooted in Love: A Contemplative Lenten Retreat
This weekend, anchored in silence and the practice of Centering Prayer, provides an opportunity to reflect on the Lenten invitation to return, to “be still and know” God within the […]
Centered in Silence, Rooted in Love: A Contemplative Lenten Retreat
This weekend, anchored in silence and the practice of Centering Prayer, provides an opportunity to reflect on the Lenten invitation to return, to “be still and know” God within the […]

Lenten Silent Saturday – In Person
The season of Lent invites us to deeper prayer and reflection. Join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The morning provides time for communal prayer, a […]