by George R. Gerardi “A new period in evolutionary history seems to be emerging that calls us to transcend our rational powers with their desires for security and survival, power […]
Community Conversation Guide
The global community is invited to convene a conversation in your own Centering Prayer community about how the pandemic has influenced the way you interact and how you are being […]
5-Day Centering Prayer Retreat
Hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Portland (COOP) and Contemplative Outreach of Willamette Valley (COWV). Experience Deep Silence at recently remodeled St. Benedict’s Guesthouse, Mt. Angel Abbey. Retreat includes 4 nights […]
8-Day Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat
Hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Portland (COOP) and Contemplative Outreach of Willamette Valley (COWV). Dual-track Centering Prayer retreat, silence and sits, Spiritual Journey videos. Includes 7 nights in a private […]
Presence, Prayer and Writing from the Heart One-Day Retreat
All of us have myriad stories to tell. Some focus on your family history, spiritual journey, experiences in Nature or a life-changing situation. These stories can take many forms but […]
The Mystical Meaning of Silence via Zoom
Join this free Centering Prayer workshop and unpack the Mystical Meaning of Silence by exploring – Silence as a path to the Divine Presence within – The mystical approach to […]
Some Gleanings from Survey Results – Contemplative Outreach Prison Outreach
At a Glance: A rich, diverse and exuberant response 88 respondents from 30 different U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. From both men’s and women’s facilities; From volunteers outside and chaplain/staff […]
Praying Holy Scripture in the Lectio Divina Method as Part of the Centering Prayer Support Group
The Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina prayer practices complement each other. Fr. Thomas Keating called this a “Liturgy of Lectio Divina.” In his article “The Four Approaches to the Practice […]
Remembering Therese Saulnier
“She got a little too good at welcoming!” So Thomas Keating said about his dear friend and colleague Mary Mrozowski after her death in 1993. We might say the same […]
Zoom Centering Prayer Facilitator Training – 12 Step Friendly
A Zoom Centering Prayer Group Facilitator Training (everyone is encouraged to take this training to be empowered to share these volunteer opportunities). This Level 1 workshop consists of fundamentals of […]
The Gift of Life: Death & Dying, Life & Living via Zoom – 12-Step Friendly
Covid-19 has caused most of us to experience some type of loss, stress, questions of faith and possibly death of loved ones. Even without Covid-19, there is an almost universal […]
Closer Than Breath, Six-Week Centering Prayer Course via Zoom
Join the six-week Centering Prayer course to deepen your prayer and meditation. Closer Than Breath focuses on the Divine Indwelling at the heart of Centering Prayer teaching and practice. With […]
