“Mary: Awareness and Anticipation” Advent Retreat
New Melleray Abbey 6632 Melleray Circle, Peosta, IA, United StatesJoin us for "Mary: Awareness and Anticipation" Contemplative Outreach retreat opportunity December 2-4 to welcome Advent in person at the grounds of the beautiful, contemplative New Melleray Guest House nestled quietly among the trees in Peosta, Iowa. You will have the opportunity to ponder the Mystery of Christ's coming, to go deep in the Silence
Embodying Centering Prayer – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesIn this retreat, Ildiko Viczian, an experienced Centering Prayer presenter, will offer her decades-long integration of the practices of somatic awareness, contemplative movement, and Centering Prayer for the first time to the larger contemplative community. Ildiko will begin with a brief practice of opening to and being present in body and consciousness to God. She
Centering Prayer: Lectio Divina and the Four Senses of Scripture
Holy Cross Monastery - New York 1615 Route 9W, West Park, NY, United StatesThis 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, allegorical, behavioral/moral, and unitive senses. The presentations teach a contemplative way of listening to and reading Scripture known as the ancient monastic practice of Lectio
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
Advent Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat Onsite
St. Mary's Sewanee 770 St. Mary's Lane, TN, United StatesAdvent Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat onsite at St. Mary's Sewanee Retreat Center in Sewanee, TN. Please see the link below for more information and to register.
Advent Centering Prayer Retreat
St. Mary's Sewanee: The Ayres Center for Spiritual Development 770 St. Mary's Lane, TN, United StatesThis weekend retreat will focus on how Centering Prayer can heighten one’s understanding and appreciation for the season of Advent. Centering Prayer is a form of Christian silent meditation where one lets go of thoughts during periods of prayer typically lasting 20 minutes. It is rooted in the self-emptying love that forms the heart of
What Are You Waiting For? A Virtual Advent Silent Saturday via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesContemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Silent Saturday. Silent Saturday provides a few hours that are set aside for Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, spiritual teaching and reflection. "Come rest awhile with the Lord" in preparation for Advent. Advent is a time of waiting and hope. It needs our attention. Sr. Carol Ann will lead
Advent Silent Saturday
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesAs the season of Advent approaches, join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The day is open to beginners as well as those experienced in contemplative prayer or silent meditation. The day provides time for communal prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling and reflection, and ends with a period of Lectio
Lectio Divina Advent Experience
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesBring the experience of contemplative prayer into your Advent season! Review and practice the method of Lectio Divina for praying sacred Scripture. Through reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the Word of God, we nourish and deepen our relationship with God. In addition to using Scripture, we’ll apply Lectio-inspired methods to images (Visio Divina), music,
3-day In-person Advent Centering Prayer Retreat – Dec 16 – 18th
Cedarbrake Renewal Center 5602 Hwy 317, Belton, TX, United States“In Stillness & Silence, I Begin Again - Consciously Ending 2022 and Beginning 2023″ Led by Peter Haas This 3-day, in-person Centering Prayer Retreat is offered by The Church of Conscious Harmony and begins Fri, Dec 16th at 6pm US Central (Dallas) time and concludes Sun, Dec 18th at 11:30am at Cedarbrake Renewal Center in
Online Half Day Centering Prayer/Welcoming Prayer mini-retreat via Hawaiʻi (1st Saturday of every month)
Internet - Online , United StatesFirst Saturdays 9-11:30am Hawaiʻi time (UTC-10) Half day online retreats First Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our centering prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices, Visio-Divina (visual-Art) practices. Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming prayer practice that are our foundation.
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