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Growing in Contemplative Prayer

 

If growing in union with God is the desire of your heart, why not make 2008 a year of practicing contemplative prayer.  A combination of one or all of the offerings listed below will serve your need for instruction, practice, and a faith community to support you.

 

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Centering Prayer Evenings

9 Tuesdays    7:30 – 8:30 PM

 

May 6        June 3

                        

We meet one Tuesday a month for 20 minutes of Lectio Divina and 40 minutes of Centering Prayer.  These evenings really help to keep your centering prayer practice alive.  There is power in the group. This is preceded by a study of the classics .

Donation:  Love Offering

 

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7-Day Centering Prayer Retreat

 

Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00AM

 

August 15 - 22             (Friday to Friday)

 

A centering prayer retreat invites you to go more deeply into the silence and stillness which facilitates growth in contemplative prayer and real attentiveness to God’s Word.  The schedule provides many optional communal Centering Prayer periods which are usually preceded by 20 minutes of Lectio Divina. 

Donation: $350

$50 non-refundable deposit with registration

 

 

Please send us your e-mail address if you would like us to send you brief reminders of events about every two weeks. 

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