spiritual journey
Deepening Spiritual Practice through Three-Centered Awareness – Online
Internet - Online , United StatesPresented by Phileena Heuertz of the Gravity Center Sponsored by Contemplative Outreach Chicago Three-centered awareness is crucial for experiencing Divine Presence; mind, heart, and body coming online and cooperating together. But too often, we experience shut-down in one or more of these centers. This limits our capacity for opening to Presence and receiving the integration
C.G. Jung Through a Christian Contemplative Lens
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesC.G. Jung is important to contemporary Christian spirituality. Building on the work of Morton Kelsey, John A. Sanford, and Robert A. Johnson, we will explore how Jungian topics can help deepen our spiritual life. The Jungian world of archetypes integrates in Christian mysticism, prayer, and practice, and understanding these helps to nurture our souls and
Lectio Divina Introductory Workshop for Advent
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThis workshop introduces the method of Lectio Divina, to pray sacred scripture. Through reading, reflecting, responding and resting in the Word of God, one’s relationship with God is nourished and deepened. Scripture will be appropriate for the Advent season. Both individual and group experiences will be provided. Please see the link below for more information
Model of the Human Condition via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesCourse II, Spiritual Journey Series online Zoom class $25 for Six Consecutive Weekly Sessions (January 11, 2022 through February 15, 2022) We as human beings have an inborn desire to seek happiness. Where does this come from? What keeps us from true happiness? And what is happiness? Thomas Keating relates spiritual development through the lens
Releasing an Enslaved Spirit – A Workshop on Communal Contemplative Spirituality
Internet - Online , United StatesPresented by Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D. Co-sponsored by Contemplative Outreach Chicago and Contemplative Outreach Atlanta 9 AM to Noon Central Time Zone 10 AM to 1 PM Eastern Time Zone Michael Battle points out something we all may have noticed: that events and organizations working to encourage Christian spirituality and contemplative life seem to
The Holy Trinity as Spiritual Practice
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThe doctrine of the Holy Trinity, a core tenet of Christianity, has often been treated as nothing more than a complex mental construct remote from ordinary experience. Dr. Jonas explores with us how Trinity – a “dance-around of love” – becomes a core archetype for navigating unity and diversity in our daily life, in our
The Astounding Bernadette Roberts: Insights and Experiences of a Modern Christian Mystic
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesFr. 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.
The Seven Mansion of the Interior Castle: Teresa of Avila – via Zoom
Internet - Online , United StatesThe Seven Mansions of the Interior Castle -- Teresa of Avila Presented by Susan Komis Virtual Centering Prayer Retreat via Zoom Co-sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of New Orleans and the School for Contemplative Living Join us in exploring the Seven Mansions of Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle. Teresa is one of Christianity's great mystics and
Raimon Panikkar’s Christophany: A Day of Engagement, Reflection, and Contemplation
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesRaimon Panikkar was simultaneously philosopher, theologian, mystic, poet, and Catholic priest. A notable influence on Cynthia Bourgeault and Fr. Thomas Keating, he was a major contributor to the modern study of comparative religion and interreligious dialogue. In this program, we’ll engage Christophany, Panikkar’s seminal work, and its call for the relationship with God for which
Contemplation and Caring for Creation
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesThis day-long immersion will explore the ways contemplation can support the healing of our planet. Participants will explore methods of prayer to awaken to God’s presence in the natural world to help us better care for creation in our daily lives. The day will include periods of silence, “forest bathing,” and mindful exploration. Participants will
All Parts of You Are Welcome Here
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesDo you do and feel things you don’t want to? Do you long to connect with God exactly as you are and not as you “should” be? Join therapist Jenna Riemersma as she explains why all parts of you are welcome and guides you into a deeply transformational connection with the Divine. This day is
The Way of the Heart: Mysticism Across Spiritual Traditions
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road, West Hartford, CT, United StatesHow do we awaken the heart and experience life through the heart center? For centuries, Christian, Sufi and Hindu mystics have been drawn to the heart as our primary source of spiritual perception and connection within wholeness and relationship. Matthew will weave together teaching and practice from different paths that focus on cultivating our hearts
