PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY
Tallahassee, FL – Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola is deeply committed to supporting and highlighting the vital work of the Centering Prayer prison outreach in Tallahassee. Prison Contemplative Fellowship (PCF), a nonprofit organization with an office in the Panhandle, is partnering with Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.’s Prison Outreach Service Team (COPOST) to build a contemplative community that transcends walls.
For over a decade, PCF has served as a beacon of spiritual support for those living inside correctional facilities. Many participants have found solace and guidance through accessible resources like Ray Leonardini's impactful books, Finding God Within: Contemplative Prayer for Prisoners and Toxic Shame: From Hiding to Healing. Additionally, the powerful documentary, Holding Still (2022), is available on tablets in many locked facilities via the Edovo app, extending the reach of this transformative practice. These resources may also be accessed for free outside locked facilities, via PCF’s website HERE.
At the heart of this outreach is the practice of Centering Prayer itself, a method of silent prayer that, as taught by Father Thomas Keating, helps individuals consent to God's presence and action within. Father Keating, a pivotal figure in modern contemplative practice, emphasized how this profound practice can help individuals peel away the "onion" layers of the false self to reconnect with their true self and, ultimately, the "Ground of Being"—God's healing embrace. This journey inward, even within the confines of prison, can lead to deep healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
An Invitation to an Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
We are pleased to announce that the Contemplative Outreach Prison Outreach Service Team (COPOST) and Prison Contemplative Fellowship/Praestolari (PCF) are sponsoring an Intensive Centering Prayer retreat this September for those affected by incarceration.
As individuals interested in the overall mission of these two organizations, we wanted to share the details of this powerful opportunity. You may know of someone for whom this retreat would be a good fit. Often, it's the personal contact that brings someone to the prayer and, in this case, to consider attending the retreat.
We want to emphasize that cost is not a barrier. Through the generosity of donors, much or all of the expenses will be covered. Father Thomas Keating strongly encouraged those with a Centering Prayer practice to participate in an annual retreat, and for those affected by incarceration, the experience is greatly supportive of the practice post-incarceration.
Please download the brochure for full details using the button below. We deeply appreciate your sharing this information with anyone you think might be (or know someone who might be) interested. Retreat Flyer
Questions about the retreat? Please contact the Prison Outreach Service Team (Contemplative Outreach) via email: [email protected].
PCF and COPOST are committed to serving all who engage in contemplative practices, including current and formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, friends, chaplains, and volunteers. We continue to build community by sharing Centering Prayer meditation and fostering connections to support personal and communal healing and transformation.
For those interested in learning more about supporting these vital prison outreach efforts, we encourage you to visit the Prison Outreach website HERE.
For over a decade, PCF has served as a beacon of spiritual support for those living inside correctional facilities. Many participants have found solace and guidance through accessible resources like Ray Leonardini's impactful books, Finding God Within: Contemplative Prayer for Prisoners and Toxic Shame: From Hiding to Healing. Additionally, the powerful documentary, Holding Still (2022), is available on tablets in many locked facilities via the Edovo app, extending the reach of this transformative practice. These resources may also be accessed for free outside locked facilities, via PCF’s website HERE.
At the heart of this outreach is the practice of Centering Prayer itself, a method of silent prayer that, as taught by Father Thomas Keating, helps individuals consent to God's presence and action within. Father Keating, a pivotal figure in modern contemplative practice, emphasized how this profound practice can help individuals peel away the "onion" layers of the false self to reconnect with their true self and, ultimately, the "Ground of Being"—God's healing embrace. This journey inward, even within the confines of prison, can lead to deep healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
An Invitation to an Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
We are pleased to announce that the Contemplative Outreach Prison Outreach Service Team (COPOST) and Prison Contemplative Fellowship/Praestolari (PCF) are sponsoring an Intensive Centering Prayer retreat this September for those affected by incarceration.
As individuals interested in the overall mission of these two organizations, we wanted to share the details of this powerful opportunity. You may know of someone for whom this retreat would be a good fit. Often, it's the personal contact that brings someone to the prayer and, in this case, to consider attending the retreat.
We want to emphasize that cost is not a barrier. Through the generosity of donors, much or all of the expenses will be covered. Father Thomas Keating strongly encouraged those with a Centering Prayer practice to participate in an annual retreat, and for those affected by incarceration, the experience is greatly supportive of the practice post-incarceration.
Please download the brochure for full details using the button below. We deeply appreciate your sharing this information with anyone you think might be (or know someone who might be) interested. Retreat Flyer
Questions about the retreat? Please contact the Prison Outreach Service Team (Contemplative Outreach) via email: [email protected].
PCF and COPOST are committed to serving all who engage in contemplative practices, including current and formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, friends, chaplains, and volunteers. We continue to build community by sharing Centering Prayer meditation and fostering connections to support personal and communal healing and transformation.
For those interested in learning more about supporting these vital prison outreach efforts, we encourage you to visit the Prison Outreach website HERE.