Centering Prayer Facilitator Gathering
Saturday February 22nd
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery (map)
Fee $20 (scholarships available upon request - contact Carol Quest.)
Register Online
Join us for a day of renewal, reflection, and enrichment for facilitators, servant leaders, or anyone interested in deeper involvement with their regular Centering Prayer group. We will explore the vision, strengthen relationships and share with each other how we facilitate and encourage our groups.
Saturday February 22nd
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Benedictine Center of St. Paul’s Monastery (map)
Fee $20 (scholarships available upon request - contact Carol Quest.)
Register Online
Join us for a day of renewal, reflection, and enrichment for facilitators, servant leaders, or anyone interested in deeper involvement with their regular Centering Prayer group. We will explore the vision, strengthen relationships and share with each other how we facilitate and encourage our groups.
Lenten Centering Prayer Retreat
Friday March 6 at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday March 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Spirituality Center, Saint Benedict's Monastery (map)
104 Chapel Lane, St Joseph 56374
Fee: $250 (includes meals and overnight accommodations)
Facilitated by Katherine Howard, OSB
Register Online
An all-silent retreat with multiple periods of Centering Prayer and two guided learning sessions.
Friday March 6 at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday March 8 at 1:00 p.m.
Spirituality Center, Saint Benedict's Monastery (map)
104 Chapel Lane, St Joseph 56374
Fee: $250 (includes meals and overnight accommodations)
Facilitated by Katherine Howard, OSB
Register Online
An all-silent retreat with multiple periods of Centering Prayer and two guided learning sessions.
Welcoming Prayer Morning Workshop
Saturday, March 14th
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
1900 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 55403
Fireside Room. Free will offering.
Led by Mary Lapham and Diane Boruff
Free Registration Online
How do we maintain the benefits of meditation when living our everyday life? The Welcoming Prayer is a place to begin. It is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The practice complements Centering Prayer by helping to dismantle the emotional programs of the false-self and heal wounds by addressing them where they are stored—in the body. This introduction is most helpful to those who have a meditation or Centering Prayer practice. Participants will explore and practice the Welcoming Prayer through teaching sessions, personal reflection time, group practice, and time for conversation.
For more information, email Diane Boruff.
Saturday, March 14th
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Plymouth Congregational Church (map)
1900 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 55403
Fireside Room. Free will offering.
Led by Mary Lapham and Diane Boruff
Free Registration Online
How do we maintain the benefits of meditation when living our everyday life? The Welcoming Prayer is a place to begin. It is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The practice complements Centering Prayer by helping to dismantle the emotional programs of the false-self and heal wounds by addressing them where they are stored—in the body. This introduction is most helpful to those who have a meditation or Centering Prayer practice. Participants will explore and practice the Welcoming Prayer through teaching sessions, personal reflection time, group practice, and time for conversation.
For more information, email Diane Boruff.
United in Prayer Day
Saturday March 21
"Healing Divisions"
A day dedicated to whole-making in ourselves, our relationships, and our world.
"Prayer is the energy of awakening to this radical presence of God. It is the breathing of God’s Spirit in me that awakens me to the reality of my own existence. As I awaken to my own reality, I awake to the reality of the whole of which I am part, the whole that is the universe itself. … As I am pulled into the power of God, my mind is filled with light and my being expands. Such is the power of contemplation."
~Ilia Delio, "Praying In Teilhard’s Universe."
Salem Lutheran Church (map)
11 West Bernard Street, West Saint Paul 55118
For more information, contact Kathleen Lindstrom.
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St. Olaf Catholic Church (map)
For more information, contact Carol Quest.
Saturday March 21
"Healing Divisions"
A day dedicated to whole-making in ourselves, our relationships, and our world.
- Centering Prayer
- Viewing of a short video from the DVD series, That We May Be One
- Guided discussions
"Prayer is the energy of awakening to this radical presence of God. It is the breathing of God’s Spirit in me that awakens me to the reality of my own existence. As I awaken to my own reality, I awake to the reality of the whole of which I am part, the whole that is the universe itself. … As I am pulled into the power of God, my mind is filled with light and my being expands. Such is the power of contemplation."
~Ilia Delio, "Praying In Teilhard’s Universe."
Salem Lutheran Church (map)
11 West Bernard Street, West Saint Paul 55118
- 9:15 a.m. Registration and Refreshments
- 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Lunch served at noon
- Free will offering
For more information, contact Kathleen Lindstrom.
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St. Olaf Catholic Church (map)
- 9-11:30 a.m.
- Light refreshments and coffee provided.
- Free will offering
- Parking available corner of 8th Street & 3rd Avenue
For more information, contact Carol Quest.
Day of Prayer, Day of Celebration
Spring Day of Enrichment - April 25th
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (lunch included)
Hill Murray School (map)
2625 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood 55109
Led by Father Carl Arico
From our correspondence with Contemplative Outreach's Father Carl Arico:
Those of you who have experienced my retreats have come to know that I always ask three questions:
Most of us spend a lot of time dealing with the healing and forgiving but very little time on what needs to be celebrated, especially celebrating how God has worked in our lives. Because of this, there is an imbalance in our lives. Where is the JOY? Where is the HOPE and TRUST?
I will suggest that we look at one or two important events in our lives thru the lenses of our daily routine, the human condition, spiritual practices, the surprise graces (God’s winks) and the magnification (manifesting) of it to others.
How awesome it was to celebrate how the presence of Father Keating impacted our lives. Let’s take some time to celebrate our own life in a spirit of gratitude for all the Lord has done for us.
We are extremely blessed to welcome Father Carl to Minnesota. Details of the day are still coming together, including online registration, and plans to CELEBRATE mass with Father Carl early Saturday evening. Stay tuned for more details!
Spring Day of Enrichment - April 25th
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (lunch included)
Hill Murray School (map)
2625 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood 55109
Led by Father Carl Arico
From our correspondence with Contemplative Outreach's Father Carl Arico:
Those of you who have experienced my retreats have come to know that I always ask three questions:
- What needs to be healed?
- What needs to be forgiven?
- What needs to be celebrated?
Most of us spend a lot of time dealing with the healing and forgiving but very little time on what needs to be celebrated, especially celebrating how God has worked in our lives. Because of this, there is an imbalance in our lives. Where is the JOY? Where is the HOPE and TRUST?
I will suggest that we look at one or two important events in our lives thru the lenses of our daily routine, the human condition, spiritual practices, the surprise graces (God’s winks) and the magnification (manifesting) of it to others.
How awesome it was to celebrate how the presence of Father Keating impacted our lives. Let’s take some time to celebrate our own life in a spirit of gratitude for all the Lord has done for us.
We are extremely blessed to welcome Father Carl to Minnesota. Details of the day are still coming together, including online registration, and plans to CELEBRATE mass with Father Carl early Saturday evening. Stay tuned for more details!
12-Step Spirituality Workshops 2019-20
Explore Centering Prayer and deepen your daily practice of Step 11
2nd Saturday of each month
9 a.m. – 12 Noon
First Universalist Church (map)
October 2019 to May 2020
Each workshop includes:
• Instruction in the method of Centering Prayer
• Two 20-Minute Sessions of Centering Prayer
• Readings from the Big Book and other 12 Step literature
• Shared experience on forming a daily 11th Step practice
• Presentations on the Steps
• Small Group Discussions
COST: Suggested free will offering of $10 per workshop to help us remain self-supporting.
For further information or to register, visit the website at 12stepspirituality.org or click here for brochure.
Explore Centering Prayer and deepen your daily practice of Step 11
2nd Saturday of each month
9 a.m. – 12 Noon
First Universalist Church (map)
October 2019 to May 2020
Each workshop includes:
• Instruction in the method of Centering Prayer
• Two 20-Minute Sessions of Centering Prayer
• Readings from the Big Book and other 12 Step literature
• Shared experience on forming a daily 11th Step practice
• Presentations on the Steps
• Small Group Discussions
COST: Suggested free will offering of $10 per workshop to help us remain self-supporting.
For further information or to register, visit the website at 12stepspirituality.org or click here for brochure.
Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery
The community of sisters at the Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery have long supported Centering Prayer in Minnesota. Through programs and prayer, they have created a most sacred space that invites us all to a deeper relationship with the Divine.
All sessions take place at the Benedictine Center (map).
You can register online, call Guest Services at 651-777-7251,
or send an email (benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org) for more information.
Taize Prayer
Third Fridays of each month, 7 to 8 p.m., no charge. This hour of quiet, simple, gentle communal prayer requires no previous experience, yet is so rich that people come every month. Come and pray for peace in God's presence.
Check the Groups Page for the weekly Centering Prayer Group led by Sister Virginia Matter every Wednesday morning.
The community of sisters at the Benedictine Center of St. Paul's Monastery have long supported Centering Prayer in Minnesota. Through programs and prayer, they have created a most sacred space that invites us all to a deeper relationship with the Divine.
All sessions take place at the Benedictine Center (map).
You can register online, call Guest Services at 651-777-7251,
or send an email (benedictinecenter@stpaulsmonastery.org) for more information.
Taize Prayer
Third Fridays of each month, 7 to 8 p.m., no charge. This hour of quiet, simple, gentle communal prayer requires no previous experience, yet is so rich that people come every month. Come and pray for peace in God's presence.
Check the Groups Page for the weekly Centering Prayer Group led by Sister Virginia Matter every Wednesday morning.
St. Scholastica Monastery Center for Spirituality and Enrichment
1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 (map)
The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota. A variety of programs and retreats are offered throughout the year at both St. Scholastica Monastery and McCabe Renewal Center. Through them, opportunities are provided for spiritual growth, prayerful reflection and personal enrichment for all ages. The Center welcomes members of all faith traditions and human service organizations who promote the well-being and peace of all.
For a complete list of programs, visit the retreat center website at retreatduluth.org.
You can contact the Director of the Center, Dawn Carrillo, at 218-723-6699 or email (dcarrillo@duluthosb.org).
1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 (map)
The Center for Spirituality and Enrichment is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Duluth, Minnesota. A variety of programs and retreats are offered throughout the year at both St. Scholastica Monastery and McCabe Renewal Center. Through them, opportunities are provided for spiritual growth, prayerful reflection and personal enrichment for all ages. The Center welcomes members of all faith traditions and human service organizations who promote the well-being and peace of all.
For a complete list of programs, visit the retreat center website at retreatduluth.org.
You can contact the Director of the Center, Dawn Carrillo, at 218-723-6699 or email (dcarrillo@duluthosb.org).
Episcopal House of Prayer
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Episcopal House of Prayer in Collegeville, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Patricia Benson at houseprayer@csbsju.edu, or call 320-363-3293.
Also check the Groups Page for the following meetings facilitated by the Episcopal House of Prayer:
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St. Paul’s Episcopal on Lake of the Isles (map)
1917 Logan Avenue South, Minneapolis 55403
To find us, look for the sidewalk sign to find the Monday night Contemplative Prayer Practice,
or look for our House of Prayer in the City sign at the church entrance on street level.
Mondays, 6-6:30 p.m., Orientation/Introduction
For those of you who are beginners in Christian Contemplation, we offer guidance and support each Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. prior to our regular practice at 6:30. No advance registration; goodwill offering is appreciated.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Anyone with a silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
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Episcopal House of Prayer (map)
14215 Fruit Farm Rd, Collegeville 56374
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30
Free and open to the public, we sit together in the Oratory. The prayer begins with a simple chant, and we observe two 20-minute periods of silent prayer with a contemplative walk in between, concluding with a simple chant. If you are coming for the first time, we recommend you arrive ten minutes early so we can welcome you and introduce you to the practice and space.
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Episcopal Homes (map)
502 Lynnhurst Ave East, St. Paul 55104
We meet in the Drew Room, on the 5th floor of the Terrace Bldg.
Parking lot entrance on University Ave.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Any type of silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Episcopal House of Prayer in Collegeville, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Patricia Benson at houseprayer@csbsju.edu, or call 320-363-3293.
Also check the Groups Page for the following meetings facilitated by the Episcopal House of Prayer:
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St. Paul’s Episcopal on Lake of the Isles (map)
1917 Logan Avenue South, Minneapolis 55403
To find us, look for the sidewalk sign to find the Monday night Contemplative Prayer Practice,
or look for our House of Prayer in the City sign at the church entrance on street level.
Mondays, 6-6:30 p.m., Orientation/Introduction
For those of you who are beginners in Christian Contemplation, we offer guidance and support each Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. prior to our regular practice at 6:30. No advance registration; goodwill offering is appreciated.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Anyone with a silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
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Episcopal House of Prayer (map)
14215 Fruit Farm Rd, Collegeville 56374
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30
Free and open to the public, we sit together in the Oratory. The prayer begins with a simple chant, and we observe two 20-minute periods of silent prayer with a contemplative walk in between, concluding with a simple chant. If you are coming for the first time, we recommend you arrive ten minutes early so we can welcome you and introduce you to the practice and space.
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Episcopal Homes (map)
502 Lynnhurst Ave East, St. Paul 55104
We meet in the Drew Room, on the 5th floor of the Terrace Bldg.
Parking lot entrance on University Ave.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Silent prayer in a Christian setting. The format includes simple chanting and two 20-minute sits with a walking meditation between. Any type of silent meditative or contemplative practice is welcome.
St. Benedict's Monastery
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Spirituality Center of St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Sister Mary Weidner(mweidner@csbsju.edu), or call 320-363-8987.
Check the Groups Page for the daily Centering Prayer group that meets Monday thru Friday afternoons at the Spirituality Center.
The following enrichment opportunities will be held at the Spirituality Center of St. Benedict's Monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota (map). For more information, e-mail Sister Mary Weidner(mweidner@csbsju.edu), or call 320-363-8987.
Check the Groups Page for the daily Centering Prayer group that meets Monday thru Friday afternoons at the Spirituality Center.
Midwest Region