Rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition, the goal of this form of Christian prayer is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer.

 

Intensive:  An in-depth retreat for those experienced in Centering Prayer.  The retreat will facilitate entrance into a more profound level of spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence, solitude, and community.

 

Post-Intensive:  An opportunity to spend extended time in deep silence in community to encourage a more intimate union with God.  An intensive Centering Prayer experience is a prerequisite of the Post-Intensive.

 

This 6 Day Retreat will be an in-depth retreat for those experienced in Centering Prayer.  The retreat will facilitate entrance into a more profound level of spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence, solitude, and community with an opportunity to spend extended time in deep silence in community to encourage a more intimate union with God.  An existing Centering Prayer practice is a prerequisite for attending this retreat.

 

Fr. Thomas Keating’s teaching on the Human Condition (videos) will be viewed.  As we have experienced, these videos can be viewed over-and-over again as the spiritual journey continues at deeper levels.