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Introduction to Centering Prayer (via Zoom)
Introduction to Centering Prayer (via Zoom)
Centering Prayer is a form of Christian prayer rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition. Its purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. This time of pandemic has led many to seek to deepen their relationship with God through this wordless prayer of contemplation. This
The Biology of the Human Condition – Hybrid event
The Biology of the Human Condition – Hybrid event
Hosted by The Center for Contemplative Living, Denver Colorado. This is a hybrid presentation, conducted both in person at The Center for Contemplative Living in Denver, Colorado and online via Zoom videoconference. Presentation description: Neuroscience research validates that contemplative practices, like Centering Prayer, are practical skills that rewire our entire being. Learn how the brain
Welcoming Prayer – Part 1 (Zoom)
Welcoming Prayer – Part 1 (Zoom)
Two time options are offered for each part; all are in Central Standard Time. Please register using the link below. Part 1 Saturday February 5, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 1 Monday February 7, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 2 Saturday February 12, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 2 Monday February 14, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 3 (optional)
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Welcoming Prayer – Part 1 (Zoom)
Welcoming Prayer – Part 1 (Zoom)
Two time options are offered for each part; all are in Central Standard Time. Please register using the link below. Part 1 Saturday February 5, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 1 Monday February 7, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 2 Saturday February 12, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 2 Monday February 14, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 3 (optional)
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Body Presence and Contemplative Awareness – Intro to BioSpiritual Focusing via Zoom
Body Presence and Contemplative Awareness – Intro to BioSpiritual Focusing via Zoom
Presented by Mike Smoolca Co-sponsored by Contemplative Outreach Chicago and Contemplative Outreach of Connecticut. 9:30 AM to 2:15 PM Central Time Zone (10:30 AM to 3:15 PM Eastern Time Zone) Discover a deeper awareness of healing and wisdom accessible to each of us through our bodies. BioSpiritual Focusing, like Welcoming Prayer, is a practice that
Welcoming Prayer – Part 2 (Zoom)
Welcoming Prayer – Part 2 (Zoom)
Two time options are offered for each part; all are in Central Standard Time. Part 1 Saturday February 5, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 1 Monday February 7, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 2 Saturday February 12, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 2 Monday February 14, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 3 (optional) Saturday February 19, 1:30-2:30 pm CST
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Centering Prayer Intensive/Post Intensive 7-Day Retreat
An intensive retreat offers silence and solitude with periods of Centering Prayer in community each day and video presentations by Thomas Keating that support Centering Prayer. A Centering Prayer post-intensive retreat offers a deeper silence and is for those who have made an intensive retreat. Download the brochure here for further information and registration.
Welcoming Prayer – Part 2 (Zoom)
Welcoming Prayer – Part 2 (Zoom)
Part 1 Saturday February 5, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 1 Monday February 7, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 2 Saturday February 12, 9:30-11:30 am CST Part 2 Monday February 14, 6:30-8:30 pm CST Part 3 (optional) Saturday February 19, 1:30-2:30 pm CST Part 3 (optional) Monday February 21, 7-8:00 pm CST
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Mystic Series – Praying with Icons
Mystic Series – Praying with Icons
Feb 17, 2022 $20 By Zoom or In-Person at the Center for Contemplative Living, Elm Grove, WI. Religious Icons have been a part of Christianity from its earliest days, creating environments for worship and as objects of personal devotion and prayer. Through a prayer process know as Icon Gazing, we will learn more about them
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“God is Love, the Heart of All Creation” via Zoom
“God is Love, the Heart of All Creation” via Zoom
Thomas Keating with Carl J. Arico Video and Discussion hosted by Benedicte Vibe Christensen The video series God is Love, The Heart of All Creation was filmed in Snowmass, CO, in 2013. Carl Arico interviewed Thomas Keating about a variety of topics from cosmology, divine/human evolution, and unity consciousness, to silence and centering prayer. Thomas
The Astounding Bernadette Roberts: Insights and Experiences of a Modern Christian Mystic
The Astounding Bernadette Roberts: Insights and Experiences of a Modern Christian Mystic
Fr. Thomas Keating considered Bernadette's book, The Experience of No-Self, to be "one of the best ... since St. John of the Cross. An amazing book, it clarifies the higher regions of the spiritual path." Combining prodigious intelligence and psychological acumen with her own astonishing mystical journey, she boldly plunges into territory usually left unexplored.
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7-Day Silent Intensive & Post-Intensive Retreats
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST, CONTACT REGISTRAR, BENNETH HUSTED, bhusted@easystreet.net Come, rest in the stillness with contemplative companions, away from the busyness of daily life. Expansive views of the Willamette Valley, walking the stations of the cross on the park-like grounds, opportunities to pray with the monks, or simply soaking
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Introduction to Centering Prayer (via Zoom)
Introduction to Centering Prayer (via Zoom)
Centering Prayer is a form of Christian prayer rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition. Its purpose is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. This time of pandemic has led many to seek to deepen their relationship with God through this wordless prayer of contemplation. This
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Lenten Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat – Onsite
Lenten Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat at the St. Mary's Sewanee Retreat Center in Sewanee, TN, USA. COVID protection policies include full vaccination, negative COVID test, signed Medical Waiver and Symptom Checklist. Please register using the link below.
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Somewhat Silent Saturday
Somewhat Silent Saturday
You are invited to a "Somewhat Silent Saturday" on Saturday, February 26. This day will include opportunities for ~ - multiple periods of Centering Prayer; - an introduction to and guided experience of Prayer of the Breath, an attentive discipline that may become a prelude to Centering Prayer for you; - a session of traditional
Introduction to Centering Prayer via Zoom
Introduction to Centering Prayer via Zoom
Have you been longing for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God? The method of Centering Prayer, a traditional form of Christian contemplative prayer, gives you a way to say “yes” to God’s presence and action in your life. Come to learn the method or to renew your practice and go deeper. Our half-day format
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Lenten Silent Saturday – In Person
Lenten Silent Saturday – In Person
The season of Lent invites us to deeper prayer and reflection. Join us for a quiet morning of Centering Prayer and silence. The morning provides time for communal prayer, a contemplative walk, private journaling and reflection, and ends with a period of Lectio Divina. For those new to Centering Prayer or wanting a review of