Advent
A Contemplative Advent Retreat
St. Mary's on the Lake Peace and Spirituality Center 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA, United StatesContemplative Outreach of Puget Sound North is pleased to be able to offer our ninth Advent Retreat - and it will be in person! The retreat will once again be held at the beautiful Peace and Spirituality Center at Saint Mary on the Lake in Bellevue Saturday, December 11th. The day will blend periods of
Icons as Portals for Unlocking the Contemplative Heart via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesLed by Mary Atalo, a half-day retreat sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington. Icons, as opposed to paintings, are considered as “writings of the heart” which open the contemplative to “Behold” the Glory of the Lord. Many paintings can aid in our “seeing,” but icons allow us to “behold.” In our contemplative prayer,
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
Advent Intensive Retreat in Western Colorado
Dragonfly Oasis Retreats, 3310 C Road, Palisade, Colorado 81526 CO, United StatesA four-day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat November 28-December 1, Monday through Thursday, in Grand Junction, Colorado,the heart of the Colorado Wine Country, at Dragonfly Oasis Retreat Center. Six Centering Prayer sessions each day plus opportunity for 1-on-1 guided meditation and spiritual direction by appointment. Limit 8 persons. Registration $250 includes all meals and snacks. Room
Advent Centering Prayer Weekend
Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville, PA, United States"Bridges to Contemplative Living" leads participants on a journey toward personal spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life. This retreat is designed for those with an established daily practice of Centering Prayer who wish to deepen the transforming love of God in the midst of silence and solitude. The weekend will include Centering
Leaning Into Blessing: An Advent Online Retreat
Mercy Center Burlingame 2300 Adeline Drive, Burlingame, CA, United States"The season of Advent means there is something on the horizon the likes of which we have never seen before ... So stay. Sit. Linger. Tarry. Ponder. Wait. Behold. Wonder. There will be time enough for running. For rushing. For worrying. For pushing. For now, stay. Wait. Something is on the horizon." ―Jan L. Richardson
“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
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.
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,
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
