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First Things
The Target Wing at MIA
Save the Date!
Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart Sunday February 2nd, 1-3:30 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Art Join us for our annual collaboration with Museum Sage. Centering Prayer followed by a guided dialogue with works of art that will provide insight into our spiritual journey. To learn more and register online, click here. Introduction to Centering Prayer
Saturday January 25th 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. House of Prayer Lutheran Church, Oakdale Led by John Keller and Kay Bochert To learn more and register, click here. Centering Prayer Facilitator Gathering
Saturday February 22nd 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (optional Friday overnight) Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery A day of renewal, reflection, and enrichment for Centering Prayer group Facilitators and servant leaders. To learn more and register, click here. Lent Centering Prayer Retreat
Friday March 6th to Sunday March 8th Saint Benedict's Monastery, St. Joseph Led by Katherine Howard, OSB To learn more and register online, click here. Save the Date
United in Prayer Day Saturday March 21st Salem Lutheran Church, West St. Paul St. Olaf Catholic Church, Minneapolis |
The Wisdom of Father Keating
God Is Love Beloved, ... God is love. Notice John doesn't just say God shows love. God is love. This is a huge distinction. The love of God is God. That means it's not sentimental. It's incredibly powerful. It's ruthlessly determined. It's determined to give itself away at any cost. And one problem we have with the God who really is, is that he'll invite us to do the same. If it's not in this life, on your deathbed you finally have to say goodbye to the false self. You can't take it with you. (WG) Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love. In this way the love of God is revealed to us: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him. 1 John 4:7-8 NAB From: The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living Excerpts from the works of Father Thomas Keating Compiled by S. Stephanie Iachetta Continuum Books A Response to the Divine Invitation
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Fall Retreat, Christ the King Retreat House, Buffalo MN
Welcome
- We are an ecumenical group of women and men volunteers ministering together to support and nurture the practitioners of Centering Prayer in Minnesota. We do this by providing teachers, sharing resources and building community.
- Centering Prayer is an ancient form of Christian meditation that deepens a practitioner's relationship with God.
- Minnesota Contemplative Outreach is one of more than 120 chapters in 53 countries formed by National Contemplative Outreach, Ltd., a worldwide spiritual network that provides support and resources for Centering Prayer Practitioners.
- We have 21 teachers offering introductory classes, retreats and other enrichment opportunities throughout the year. We also support Centering Prayer groups throughout the state.
- Please contact us if you have submissions for our blog, Presence & Action; are forming a new group; or would like to announce an upcoming event.