Webinar
A Look at The Gospel of Matthew – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesMost of the Sunday Gospels read during the upcoming liturgical year, which begins with the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2022, will be taken from the Gospel of Matthew. In this presentation we'll familiarize ourselves with Matthew and some of the passages we will be hearing. It will also prepare us for our weekly
Thomas Keating and the Snowmass Dialogue – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesContemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington invites you to join us Saturday, Nov. 19 for half-day retreat (via Zoom) focusing on “Thomas Keating and the Snowmass Dialogue” led by Netanel Miles-Yepez, who will report on the historical interfaith discussions among world religious leaders that took place at Snowmass, as described at length in his book,
Back to Basics: Exploring the Why, What and How of Centering Prayer – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesStart or Deepen a Centering Prayer practice. A free, 90-minute offering. Back to Basics: Exploring the Why, What, & How of Centering Prayer We'll explore: -- Opening to God and peace within -- Silence as the universal language of God -- How to practice Centering Prayer meditation -- Mystical union with God and why it
Centering Prayer Summit – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesJoin the two-day Centering Prayer Summit: a teachings & practice event. Hear from these teachers: - Cynthia Bourgeault - Fr. Carl Arico - Carl McColman - Colleen Thomas - Phileena Nikole - Mary Dwyer - Adam Bucko - Nhien Vuong Presentation Titles: - The Mystical Roots of Centering Prayer - From Prayer to Protest: On Being
Introduction to the Welcoming Prayer – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United States“Martha, Martha, you are worried and anxious about many things … but one thing is needful.” -Luke 10:42 The Mary and Martha story is an example of the focus we can bring to everyday life activities. As the Welcoming Prayer 40-day practice booklet reminds us: “To assist this process, we need complementary practices. Centering Prayer
Introduction to Lectio Divina – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesLectio Divina, a Latin term for “divine reading,” is an ancient monastic practice of praying the Scriptures. The monks would gather in prayer and hear the scripture proclaimed. They would take a word or phrase that spoke to them into the activity of their day. Pondering this thought, ruminating through it throughout their work, they
What Does Centering Prayer Have to Offer the 21st Century? (via Zoom and in-person)
Internet - Online , United StatesPresented by Adam Bucko and Rory McEntee What do Father Keating’s teachings have to offer us in the 21st century? In an initial talk, Adam Bucko will set the stage for our time together by first looking to the past. How can we understand Centering Prayer’s connections to the historical structures and frameworks of the
Introduction to Centering Prayer – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesTwo Session Event: February 27th and 28th, 2023 from 6 PM to 8 PM (Central) each day. The Introduction to Centering Prayer explores the place of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. As Jesus said, “But when you pray, go to your private room and, when you have shut your door, pray to your Father
Deepening Spiritual Practice through Three-Centered Awareness – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesPresented by Phileena Nikole Three-centered awareness is crucial for experiencing Divine Presence; mind, heart, and body coming on-line and cooperating together. But too often, we experience shutdown in one or more of these centers. This limits our capacity for opening to Presence and receiving the integration and wholeness we long for. Are you curious about
Introduction to the Forgiveness Prayer – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesIs there someone in your life whom you find difficult to forgive? The Prayer of Forgiveness is a powerful prayer that can help you forgive at the deepest level of your being. During this class, you will receive instruction on this prayer, developed by Contemplative Outreach founding member Mary Mrozowski. You will also have an
Commissioned Presenter Gathering – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesAs Thomas Keating stated in The Vision of Contemplative Outreach, we are an evolving community. We need your input as we explore how the Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop can meet the changing needs of those we serve. Please join us to share your insights. Your participation on April 29th is important as we need to
Introduction to Lectio Divina via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesThe Lectio Divina Service Team will present an Introduction to Monastic Lectio Divina. More information to come.
