Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer Retreat
Holy Cross Monastery - New York 1615 Route 9W, West Park, NY, United StatesThis four-day retreat at Holy Cross Monastery in the Hudson Valley offers opportunities for both those new to the Centering Prayer and those who have an established practice. During the retreat, one will experience integrating contemplation and action through silence, solitude, community and the rhythm of this Episcopal Benedictine monastic community’s worship and prayer life.
Centering Prayer Silent Weekend Retreat
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesThis silent/contemplative retreat is designed to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer. Come and enter the inner room where “interior silence strengthens and affirms the human experience” (Thomas Keating). This weekend offers a supportive community which fosters a quiet space where God is known more intimately. There will be regularly scheduled prayer sits with contemplative
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, High Point, NC 108 W. Farriss Ave., High Point, NC, United StatesBe still and know that I am God. - Psalm 46:10 "Centering Prayer is a discipline to foster interior transformation, initiated by God and leading, if we consent, to divine union. One’s way of seeing reality changes, which empowers one to perceive and respond to everyday life with sensitivity to the dive presence in, through
Carolyn Goddard’s “Reflection on Discernment” – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesUsing gardening as a metaphor, this workshop will look at the process of discernment in terms of tilling the soil of one’s soul, planting a seed for discernment and watching for sunlit growth. The session will begin with Centering Prayer, and there will also be time for individual reflection as well as questions during the
Centering Prayer Retreat
Knobs Haven Retreat Center 515 Nerinx Road, Nerinx, KY, United StatesWeekend Centering Prayer Retreat
Body Presence and Contemplative Awareness – BioSpiritual Focusing Day of Presence
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesContemplative Enrichment Day with Donna O’Connor and Mike Smoolca Discover a deeper awareness of healing and wisdom accessible to each of us through our bodies. We’ll establish BioSpiritual Focusing’s place in Body Awareness Practice and then progressively and experientially introduce participants to the focusing concepts which will conclude with individual experiences of being companioned through
What Does Centering Prayer Have to Offer the 21st Century? (via Zoom and in-person)
Internet - Online , United StatesPresented by Adam Bucko and Rory McEntee What do Father Keating’s teachings have to offer us in the 21st century? In an initial talk, Adam Bucko will set the stage for our time together by first looking to the past. How can we understand Centering Prayer’s connections to the historical structures and frameworks of the
Introduction to Centering Prayer – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesTwo Session Event: February 27th and 28th, 2023 from 6 PM to 8 PM (Central) each day. The Introduction to Centering Prayer explores the place of contemplative prayer in the Christian tradition. As Jesus said, “But when you pray, go to your private room and, when you have shut your door, pray to your Father
2023 United in Prayer Day
Internet - Online , United StatesMarch 3-4, 2023 United in Prayer Day A free, globally-hosted 23-hour day of prayer accessible via Zoom In the global unity of silence as God's first language, we hold vigil for suffering humanity and all creation, and we honor Fr. Thomas Keating's birthday (March 7) and the growing presence of Christ among us. Join
Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan: Finding the Place of the Heart
Internet - Online , United StatesVirtual Silent Saturday with Fr. Bill Sheehan Finding the Place of the Heart March 4 Contemplative Outreach of Columbus is offering a Silent Saturday. A 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 Holy Week.
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.
Lenten Silent Saturday
Holy Spirit Retreat Center 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, CA, United StatesAs the season of Lent approaches, this quiet morning, free from daily activities, gives participants time for a communal gathering in silence and Centering Prayer. Along with scheduled prayers and a contemplative walk is unstructured time for private journaling or reflection, and enjoyment of the beautiful grounds of Holy Spirit Retreat Center. The day is
