Entering the Bridal Chamber of the Heart: The Luminous Gospels
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThis retreat will explore the Christian Wisdom tradition, focusing on the extracanonical Gospels of Thomas and Mary Magdalene. These so-called Luminous Gospels came to light in the mid-20th century and provide new insight into the development of early Christianity, the foundations of Jesus' teaching, and the authority of Mary Magdalene as an Apostle. Come join
The Process of Forgiveness: A Workshop via Zoom
Internet - Online , United States9am - noon Central Time. Offered online via Zoom. Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian tradition. Jesus called us to forgive---not only our friends but our enemies as well. Most of us are aware of this dimension of the gospel but are forced to acknowledge that we do not forgive: We have festering
9 Day Intensive I and II Retreat
Internet - Online , United StatesPre-requisite: A daily practice of Centering Prayer for 6 months or longer. This retreat will be offered online, using Zoom. Everyone will participate in prayer, videos, and group sessions on Zoom. You may reside at the Mercy Center as an individual retreatant or in your own home or other lodging. This retreat offers two tracks
The Transformative Power of Centering Prayer in Times of Chaos, Impasse, and Growing Divisions
Internet - Online , United StatesEnter the Chaos: Engage the Differences to Make a Difference via Zoom March 19 - 21, 2021 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily (Eastern time zone) This three-day Centering Prayer retreat draws on • the transformative power of Centering Prayer • capacity to exercise contemplative power • understanding our role in the evolutionary process •
Half Day Retreat — Centering Prayer: Revisiting the Fundamentals via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesOffered by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington DC (COMW) Centering Prayer: Revisiting the Fundamentals Half-day retreats to deepen awareness of God’s transforming presence in our lives. Invitation from God: An interview with Thomas Keating—the second in this COMW retreat series Saturday, March 20, 2021 9:00am Eastern Time to noon Eastern Time Via Zoom “We
The Welcoming Prayer
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesWelcoming Prayer is a spiritual practice created by three of the founders of Contemplative Outreach; Mary Mrozowski, Fr. Thomas Keating and David Frenette. This simple but effective spiritual practice helps us to remain present and to welcome moments of physical and emotional pain that we confront in our daily lives. Instead of repeating our often-unconscious
United in Spirit Interfaith Retreat
Internet - Online , United StatesSpend an enriching four hours participating in the United in Spirit virtual gathering March 20th. This year, we will continue to offer opportunities for the practice of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina and we will also join with our brothers and sisters in faith from the other Abrahamic traditions of Judaism and Islam-to learn more
David Frenette Event: Contemplation and Opening to Unity Consciousness
Internet - Online , United StatesJoin David Frenette as he presents on the spiritual journey and opening to what Fr. Thomas and other Christian mystics termed Unity Consciousness. This event is hosted by Keith Kristich and the Closer Than Breath contemplative community. When: March 20th, 2:00pm-3:30pm Eastern Time Cost: $15 (*no one denied due to lack of funds!) *Event is
Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer in a Time of Uncertainty via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesThe Centering Prayer group of Saints Simon and Jude Church invites you to join us for a morning of prayer and reflection with Father Bill Sheehan. This beloved teacher will share with us how the fruits of contemplative prayer can enrich our daily lives, especially in this time of uncertainty. This program will be presented
Awakenings on the Spiritual Journey: Insights & Practices for Growth & Healing in our Time
Internet - Online , United StatesVIRTUAL WEEKEND RETREAT SPONSORED BY CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF ST. LOUIS Susan Komis and Jim McElroy will facilitate this hybrid retreat by sharing their experience and insights of practicing and teaching Centering Prayer, The Welcoming Prayer, and the Human Condition. Susan will offer a reflection on Fr. Thomas’s most fundamental teaching, The Human Condition, and then
Centering Prayer and Divine Therapy
Internet - Online , United StatesJoin Dr. Jana Rentzel as she presents on the psychological dimension of Centering Prayer known as "Divine Therapy," by which we become healed of our lifetime emotional wounds and grow more fully into who God created us to be. You may have experienced that in entering the silence of prayer and meditation, old memories and
A Workshop on Contemplation and Anti-Racism
Internet - Online , United StatesPresented by Contemplative Outreach Chicago and the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate Anti-Racism Committee Contemplation and racism are opposites. In Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices, we find a path that opens us up to oneness, while racism denies this reality, insisting instead on the “otherness” of those who may be different from