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The following
sessions will be held at St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Road,
in Maplewood. You can
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Introduction to Centering Prayer
Sr. Virginia Matter OSB---$50
Friday, March 2, 2012
9am-2:30pm
This ancient spiritual practice is a Christian way of meditating that teaches one how to listen for God’s
invitation to deeper relationship.
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The Welcoming Prayer: Attending to What is
Meredith Schifsky---$45
Saturday, May 19, 2012
9am-3:30pm
The Welcoming Prayer is a practice of “Letting Go” in the present moments of daily life. The ordinary routines of
daily life present emotional challenges that drain the reservoir of interior silence that we establish through a
regular practice of contemplative prayer. The Welcoming Prayer practice helps us respond instead of react when
we meet such challenges. Participants will learn and practice “letting go” and letting the Spirit work in the
present moment, becoming less conflicted by anxieties, fears, anger and other afflictive emotions. Supports
other forms of prayer, including lectio divina, centering prayer, and more.
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School of Lectio Divina
Sr. Meg Funk OSB---$700
Friday, July 6, 1pm to Weds., July 11, 1pm
The Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery is offering the school of Lectio Divina to adapt the ancient
monastic riches of sustained Lectio Divina to contemporary people. Through an intensive retreat experience
set in the rhythm of life at St. Paul’s Monastery, participants receive teaching about Lectio, spend time
meditating on a sacred text significant for them, have the opportunity to connect with a Lectio companion, and
participate in reflective conversation with other participants. In addition, the Center will provide a variety of
on-going support activities and resources after the retreat participants make sustained Lectio core to individual
prayer and spiritual development. Limit 15 guests. Application materials available online or by contacting
the Benedictine Center.
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Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat
Sr. Virginia Matter OSB
$375 includes lodging and meals; $180 thru Sunday only
Fri., August 17, 7pm to Weds., Aug. 22, 1pm
Experience a time of profound silence and praying the Scriptures as you enter into deeper relationship with God and self.
Blends a rhythm of centering prayer, lectio divina, and prayer with the monastic community.
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Weekly Centering Prayer Group
Led by S. Virginia Matter, OSB
Wednesdays
6:30 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.
Free Will Offering
Centering prayer is a form of prayer that takes practice.
Each week the Monastery hosts a time for those seeking to strengthen their practice of centering prayer
under the guidance of S. Virginia Matter OSB
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Men's Contemplative Spirituality Group
Led by David Sagula, PHD
Every 4th Monday of the month
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Freewill Offering
This time of prayer and conversation is for men seeking
to integrate contemplative spirituality into their active lives. The evening includes time with Scripture
and silent prayer, as well as dialogue about men's spirituality and personal experience. No experience with
contemplative prayer is necessary. Walk-ins welcome.
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Taize Prayer
Third Fridays of each month, 7 to 8 p.m., No Charge. This hour of quiet, gentle communal prayer is simple enough that it
requires no previous experience, yet so rich that people come every month. Come and pray for peace in God’s presence.
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Introduction to Centering Prayer
Saturday, February 25, 2012
9 am to 12:30
Colonial Church
6200 Colonial Way
Edina, MN 55436
Questions call
Dick or Carolyn Young
952-893-0673
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Introduction to Centering Prayer
Saturday, March 10, 2012
10am-3pm
Cost $30, scholarships available
Bring a bag lunch, coffee served in am
Held in Holy Family Hall
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Seventh & North Park St.
Red Wing, MN
Rectory 1-651-388-1133
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UNITED IN PRAYER DAY
Saturday, March 17, 2012
St. Olaf Catholic Church
215 South 8th St.
Downtown Mpls.
9am to 11-11:30 am
Sr. Joan Tuberty 612-332-7471
Free parking in the Energy Center Ramp across the street on 3rd Ave. (on the second level and above)
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UNITED IN PRAYER DAY
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Church of St. Peter Mendota
1405 Hwy 13
(Sibley Memorial Hwy)
Mendota, MN 55150
9:30am-12:30
Richard Weisbecker
612-290-9799
RichWeisbecker@yahoo.com
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Exploring 12 Step Spirituality
For those active in 12 Step Programs and desiring to explore the
11th Step by using Centering Prayer as a meditation practice
Workshop Calendar
2nd Saturday morning of each month
October 2011-May 2012
9am-Noon
Each session will include Centering Prayer instruction, 20 minutes of silence,
Readings from the Big Book, Teachings on spiritual Qualities and impediments,
Testimonials, and Group Discussions.
Free will offering to cover rent and coffee of $5-$10 appreciated
Reservations to attend a workshop please RSVP to Reservations@12StepSpirituality.org
Or call Maret Ryan 952-474-8160
For more information
Visit our web site at www.12StepSpirituality.org
Colonial Church of Edina, Gathering Room 2
6200 Colonial Way, Edina MN 55436
The church is located North of Hwy 62in Edina. From 62 take the Tracy Ave. exit
and go North. Go ˝ block to Colonial Way and turn left (West) to the church.
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Colonial Church of Edina is located at 6200 Colonial Way
Edina, MN 55436
It is north of Hwy 62 off the Tracy Ave. Exit.
Go left 1/2 block to left on Colonial Way.
Use the churches 2nd parking lot on the left
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following Enrichment opportunities will be held at the Spirituality
Center, St. Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph,
Minnesota 56374. To register e-mail:
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Centering Prayer Retreat
Friday, February 24, 2012 to Sunday, February 26, 2012
7:30 p.m. (Friday); 1 p.m. (Sunday)
Check-in: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
(Let us know if you plan to arrive before 6:30 p.m. No Friday evening meal.)
Led by Katherine Howard, OSB
Fee: $135 per person/$250 per couple (Includes meals and overnight accommodations.)
A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required at the time of registration.
Sponsorship assistance available.
The weekend includes an opening presentation by the leader and several periods of Centering Prayer
each day. Two one-half hour video segments by Thomas Keating, OCSO, followed by a short discussion
are optional. After the Friday evening opening conference the retreat is completely silent until the
concluding session Sunday noon, except for the discussions included in the optional video sessions.
This retreat is designed for persons who have been practicing Centering Prayer regularly for
three months or longer.
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Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
Friday, May 18, 2012 to Sunday, May 27, 2012
7:00 p.m. (Friday); 1 p.m. (Sunday)
Check-in: 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. (No Friday evening meal.)
Led by Katherine Howard, OSB
Fee: $550 (Includes meals and overnight accommodations.)
A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required at the time of registration.
Sponsorship assistance available.
This is a mostly silent retreat for those who have been practicing centering prayer for at
least six months. Each day will have three one-hour sessions of centering prayer in 20-30 minute
segments with a 5-minute contemplative walk between segments. Daily videotapes on the spiritual and psychological
foundations of Christian contemplative prayer will be shown with time for questions, reflective
comments and discussion following each viewing.
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Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat
Friday, October 5, 2012 to Sunday, October 7, 2012
7:30 p.m. (Friday); 1 p.m. (Sunday)
Check-in: 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. (No Friday evening meal.)
(Let us know if you plan to arrive before 6:30 p.m. No Friday evening meal.)
Led by Katherine Howard, OSB
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Daily Centering Prayer
Gather Monday through Friday at the Spirituality Center for Centering Prayer from 4:25-4:50 PM.
Anyone who has been practicing centering prayer is welcome.
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Centering Prayer is a way of praying that invites us to let go of the busyness of our lives to "rest" in God.
Learn the method of this traditional Christian prayer and its effects on our lives.
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Midwest Region Calendar of Events
March 9-11, 2012
Lenten Lectio Divina Weekend Retreat:
Contemplative Prayer and Scred Scripture
Bob Gordon and Ted Curtis, retreat guides
Portiuncula Center for Prayer, Frankfort, IL
Flyer and registration information is available on our website:
www.centeringprayerchicago.org
April 12-15, 2012
Spring Centering Prayer Retreat
"Be Still and Know that I Am God"
Benet House St. Benedict's Monastery
Rock Island, IL
Florrie Dammers fdammers@gmailcom 309-664-5921
or Chris Kraft nonnakraft@gmail.com 309-828-8877
April 16-22, 2012
7-Day Intensive Center Prayer Retreat
Christian Conference Center, Newton, IA
$450 (single); $350 (double)
Contact Paul Witmer, (515) 240-1653, paulwitmer@msn.com
April 20-22, 2012
Weekend Center Prayer Retreat
Christian Conference Center, Newton, IA
$140
Contact Paul Witmer, (515) 240-1653, paulwitmer@msn.com
June 6-10, 2012
Conference for Chapter leadership and members of Contemplative Outreach
"Deepening the Contemplative Dimension of Servant-Leadership"
Marianist Retreat Center, St. Louis, MO
A conference in the context of a retreat setting hosted by the CRCS (Chapter Resource & Communication Services) for Chapter leadership and members of Contemplative Outreach which presents topics to deepen our awareness of the essence and nature of contemplative service. This conference explores Fr. Thomas Keating's “Ten Dispositions of the Servant-Leader,” “The Archetypes of Leadership,” among other innovative offerings.
To pre-register, contact Susan Komis: susankomis@charter.net
or for more information, call Susan at 636-327-0637.
June 16-23, 2012
Centering Prayer Retreat: Intensive & Post-Intensive
Sisters Kathy Bilskie and Maria Tasto, OSB
Kordes Center, Ferdinand, IN
$550.00
Anita Aders 800-880-2777 or www.thedome.org/programs
June 23-29, 2012
Seven Day Intensive and Advanced Intensive Retreat
Kathryn Ann Koleblinski SSND, Ann Koerner CSA, Judee Weber - Retreat Directors
$675.00
St. Benedict Abbey and Retreat Center, Benet Lake, WI
To register: Lois Blasinski 262-895-7268 / ablasinski@wi.rr.com
June 29, 2012
The Welcoming Prayer workshop led by Susan B. Komis
Chiara Center, Springfield, IL
contact Carole Strick at strick043@comcast.net
August 17-22, 2012
Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina Retreat
Friday Aug 17, 7 pm - Aug 22, 1 pm S. Virginia Matter
$375 includes lodging and meals. $180 Fri-Sun only.
Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery, St. Paul, MN
651-777-8181
September 29 - October 6, 2012
8-day Intensive/Post Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
Fr. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI, retreat director
St. Benedict Center Retreat House, Schuyler, NE (60 miles west of Omaha)
Diane Kaiser centering@nebraskacontemplativeoutreach.org
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