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 […]
The Unfolding of a Spiritual Memoir
Many years ago, I started the practice of journaling almost everyday. I needed to be aware and compassionate concerning my own feelings and my challenging profession. I was responsible […]
The Difference Between Centering Prayer and Contemplation — And Why It Matters
Q: I have a question about Centering Prayer, that has come to me after rereading David Frenette’s book about Centering Prayer. He talks as though Centering Prayer may, and sometimes […]

Cynthia Bourgeault on “Thomas Keating: The Last Thirty Years” – Hybrid Event
Hosted by The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver Colorado. This is a hybrid presentation being conducted both in person at The Center and online via Zoom videoconference. The Contemplative […]

Discernment: Deep Listening and the Presence of God – via Zoom
Discernment is more than exploring what I want or what others want of me, rather what does God want of me? Contemplative discernment sorts, questions, senses, intuits movements of grace […]

“God is Love, the Heart of All Creation” Part 2 – via zoom
Thomas Keating with Carl J. Arico Video and Discussion hosted by Kathleen Blank Riether The video series God is Love, The Heart of All Creation was filmed in Snowmass, CO, […]
Spiritual Depression or Clinical Depression?
Q: Can a spiritual depression turn into a clinical depression in the spiritual journey? According to Fr. Keating there is a period during the spiritual journey that all is obscure, confused […]
2022 United in Prayer Day
Saturday, March 5, 2022 United in Prayer Day A free, globally-hosted 24-hour day of prayer accessible via Zoom In the global unity of silence as God’s first language, we […]
Is Charisma a Gift or a Curse?
Q: I have a question about charisma – I heard it can be a gift of the Spirit but I also know it can be a serious ego trap […]
Zoom Prayer and Support: How Two Meditation Chapel Groups Meet the Need for Contemplative Community in Our Virtual Age
Two years ago Contemplative Outreach hosted a Global Introductory Workshop on Centering Prayer in the midst of the pandemic. Several hundred people from around the world tuned in to […]

Centering Prayer Summit
Organized and hosted by Keith Kristich, this two-day Centering Prayer Summit is an opportunity to learn from 10 Centering Prayer teachers. Join the Summit presenters: – David Frenette – Mary […]

Model of the Human Condition via Zoom
Course II, Spiritual Journey Series online Zoom class $25 for Six Consecutive Weekly Sessions (January 11, 2022 through February 15, 2022) We as human beings have an inborn desire to […]