Presented 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

9am - 11am Central Time Offered online via Zoom The language of the “spiritual journey” is central to Thomas Keatings’ contemplative vision and his writings. And he sees the practice of Centering Prayer as a good way to further that journey. In this workshop we will have an unstructured conversation about the journey and the

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the ancient method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet, reflective atmosphere. We will cover the history, psychology, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question and answer session are included. The human transformation we undergo in Centering Prayer is complex and multifaceted.

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop on Zoom Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford, CT Saturday, May 1, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) Contemplative Outreach Commissioned Presenter, Nancy Stimac In this transformational introductory workshop, you will learn the method and principles of the Centering Prayer practice in a quiet, reflective atmosphere. The history, psychology,