We embrace the process of transformation in Christ,
both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of
Centering Prayer.
Cosmology
Wiliam Congdon, Artist God is Love, Contemplative Outreach |
“ I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness."
John 12:46 An Advent Morning of Silence: "Come, Lord Jesus." - the Advent Mantra Saturday, December 5, 2020 10 am* ~ 11:30 am CST via ZOOM “We must wait and work with hope inside of the darkness—while never doubting the light that God always is—and that we are too. (Matthew 5:14) That is the narrow birth canal of God into the world--through the darkness and into an ever-greater Light.” (Preparing for Christmas, Richard Rohr) For what are we waiting, preparing, and longing? How might we consider inviting God's light to be born into the darkness? How can we live with cosmic hope in today's world? For more information and to register: CLICK HERE |
from Conversione di San Paola, 1961
William Congdon, Artist God is Love, Contemplative Outreach |
"...to know the love of Christ...so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:19 A Morning of Silence ~A Blessing~ from Thomas Keating's God is Love and art by William Congdon SATURDAY, OCT 3, 2020 10 - 11 AM Central Time Zone The Zoom sanctuary will open at 9:50. Please enter silently and prepare for the rhythm of our gathering which will include Centering Prayer, visio divina, and sacred sharing. The Zoom link will be activated at 9:50. The Zoom access will be closed at 10:02. MARK YOUR CALENDAR NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
"When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door & pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." Matthew 6:6
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The symbol chosen by Contemplative Outreach... is called “Job’s Redeemer—Patient Waiting.” The heart and soul of Centering Prayer is consenting to God’s presence and action in our lives. Like Job, our patient waiting and consenting will be our gift of gratitude. The elements of the symbol include: The Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, which acknowledge that our God is at the center of our consent and being. The cross, symbol of our salvation, stands for our dying to our thoughts and commentaries. The flowers symbolize the abundance of life and the resurrection. These flowers represent our letting go, in which our false self gives way to the flowering of the new self. The circle is a sign of an ongoing process bringing us deeper into Divine Intimacy. This symbol has been seen in three different locations: on an ancient church in the land of Uz, which is referred to in Scripture as the residence of Job; on a Byzantine stone from excavations in Jerusalem; and in a church named “Multiplication of the Loaves” in the Galilee area. |
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CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF PENSACOLA
Morning of Silence ~Pentecost~ Saturday, May 30 9:00* am - 10:00 am ZOOM Conference * Please enter the waiting room by 8:50 am "Be still and know God." Psalm 46:10 Open to those who know Centering Prayer and who are familiar with Zoom. REGISTRATION CLOSED |
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CANCELLED CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH OF PENSACOLA is celebrating the 28th annual United In Prayer Day A Powerful Path of Unceasing Prayer Join us and thousands across the world united in prayer. Our morning will include two periods of Centering Prayer, refreshments, and a study of other prayer practices that keep us in relationship with God, creating a powerful path of unceasing prayer. Saturday, March 21, 2020 9 am ~ Noon St. Christopher's Episcopal Church 3200 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32503 For details and registration CLICK HERE |
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Contemplative Journey, Part 2
Essential Elements of Centering Prayer & Deepening the Centering Prayer Practice Thursdays, January 16 - March 26, 2020 9:30 - 11:30 am St. Christopher's Episcopal Church 3200 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL The class welcomes all who are interested in deepening their Centering Prayer as part of their spiritual journey. Contemplative Journey, Part 1 is not a prerequisite. Registration is closed. For information contact Dr. Storne Shively sshively51@aol.com |
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Silence is God's first language. Everything else is poor translation. Fr. Thomas Keating
Fr. Thomas Keating March 7, 1923 - October 25, 2018 Fr. Thomas Keating was a founding member and the spiritual guide of Contemplative Outreach. Fr. Keating was one of the principal architects and teachers of the Christian contemplative prayer movement and, in many ways, Contemplative Outreach is a manifestation of his longtime desire to contribute to the recovery of the contemplative dimension of Christianity." READ MORE at: www.contemplativeoutreach.org Watch video: "The Four Monks." |
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"Be Still and Know that I am God." Psalm 46