Retreat
Entering the Mystical Mandala: Centering Oneself in the Sacred Circle
Siena Retreat Center, Racine WI 5637 Erie St, Racine, WI 53402, Racine, WI, United StatesThis retreat will explore the universal symbol of the sacred circle known as the “mandala” and why we are naturally drawn to this sacred shape. Together we will experience how and why entering the process of creating and working with mandalas fosters physical, psychological and spiritual grounding in our lives. Attendees will be invited to
Praying with the Ear of our Heart-A Lectio Divina Retreat
Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA 16836 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA, United StatesThe focus of the retreat will be a Lectio Divina Introductory Workshop based on Fr. Thomas Keating’s teachings of the Four Senses of Scripture. The experience of praying with Holy Scripture will be supported by Centering Prayer periods with ample time for personal reflection and/or exploring the many trails on the partially wooded 140 acres
How Contemplation Can Heal A Violent World
Christ Episcopal Church, Columbia MD 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, United StatesIn the 25th Anniversary celebration of Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington DC (COMW), the Right Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, Bishop of Maryland, COMW co-founder, will lead a full-day program on how contemplation is as relevant as ever in today’s world of violence at all levels of our lives, both domestically and globally. Indeed, Centering
Autumn Silent Saturday
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesThis Fall morning provides for a communal practice of Centering Prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling and reflection, and ends with a period of Lectio Divina. Open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation, All are welcome. A brief introduction to Centering Prayer will be offered for those new
Eight-Day Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery
Holy Cross Monastery - New York 1615 Route 9W, West Park, NY, United StatesThe Eight-Day Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat offered from Tuesday, September 13 to Tuesday, September 20, 2022, provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of profound silence and community support. This retreat follows the Contemplative Outreach guidelines for the Post-Intensive Retreat including eight 30-minute Centering Prayer periods daily. Most days
The Word of God, in Silence and Sound: Centering Prayer in the Context of the Divine Office
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesContemplative Immersion Retreat with Fr. Justin Lanier This contemplative immersion retreat will flow through periods of Centering Prayer, walking meditation, teaching, and the simple chant of the Divine Office. The seasons of the night and day will be marked with the corresponding praying the Offices of Matins, Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and Compline
Introduction to Centering Prayer (In-Person)
Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center 916 Convent Road, AL, United StatesSeptember 23-25, 2022 Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center Cullman, AL Presenter: Sister Mary McGehee In an Introductory Workshop one learns this way of prayer by means of lectures, discussion, and practicing the method of prayer. The day has a beautiful atmosphere of silent listening from the heart. There are four talks during this daylong workshop: Prayer
7-day Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
Saint Benedict Center 1123 Road I, Schuyler, NE, United StatesThe natural progression of the contemplative is deeper into the heart of God where the Presence of God can be experienced in the freedom of silence and solitude. No distractions, no hurrying, no ‘to-do’ lists. We can engage in ‘the discipline of slow.’ Being present. Noticing what is. “Every time you listen with great attentiveness
Listening with the Heart – a Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina Retreat
Mt. Angel, OregonDEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 10. PLEASE CONTACT BENNETH HUSTED TO REGISTER: bhusted@easystreet.net Listening with the Heart will be a unique opportunity to experience Lectio Divina (the ancient practice of holy reading) from eclectic sources followed by contemplative sharing on a background of grand silence and intensive Centering Prayer practice. Expansive views
The Welcoming Prayer Retreat led by Mary Dwyer
St. Francis Springs Prayer Center 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville, NC, United StatesMary Dwyer has been involved with Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer since the mid 1980’s. She lived with Mary Mrozowski, the founder of the Welcoming Prayer practice, and others in the Chrysalis House in Warwick, New York where the Welcoming Prayer was first taught. Mary is a former chairperson of the Contemplative Outreach Governing
Fr. Carl Arico | Dying to New Life: Journey through Aging – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesFree Saturday, Oct 8 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM Central Time | FREE ONLINE EVENT VIA ZOOM Offered by Contemplative Outreach of San Antonio, Texas, USA For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ~ Matthew 16:25 I am telling
Fall Day of Prayer with Fr. Carl Arico – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United States"Dying to New Life: Journey Through Aging" I am telling you the truth a grain of wheat remains no more than a single grain unless it is dropped into the ground and dies. If it does die then it produces many grains. ~ John 12:24 Let us explore the practical implications of the wisdom contained
