Welcoming Prayer – Consent on the Go (Just the Facts) When: Starts Monday, August 5 and runs through Friday, August 30. What: Online Retreat and Practice Circle on the Christian contemplative practice of Welcoming Prayer — Subscribe here. Who: Retreat Leaders from Contemplative Outreach, the organization founded by Father Thomas Keating, most known for …
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  Poetry, Prayer, Gratitude and Blessings Price: $400.00 Date: October 22, 2013 Kathy Staudt, Kathleen Glaser and Michael S. Glaser Oct. 22-24, 2013 This conference will examine the confluence of these two rivers – poetry and prayer, and how, both individually and together, they can open channels for gratitude and blessings. We will both read …
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      Seeing with the Eyes of Faith: Visual Art as an Entry to Prayer (Weeklong Format; 1314-01) Kristine Haig, Co-Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Morgantown, W. Va., Adjunct Faculty at Waynesburg University, and former Director, Office of Spiritual Formation, the PC(USA) Our eyes truly are a “window to the soul.” Human beings take in …
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  The Ignatian Spiritual Exercises and Christian Discipleship (Weeklong Format; 1415-06) Martha A. Robbins, Joan Marshall Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Director of Pneuma, PTS This course will explore (1) the overall content and structure of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises; (2) the underlying dynamics and graces for each of the four major movements of …
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  Deep Silence Periods While the monastery is most often a place of deep quiet and relaxation, complete silence is usually observed only during the nightly Greater Silence from 8:30 pm until 8:30 am. The following dates are times when the Guesthouse remains in full silence around the clock. Specifically, the full and continuous silence …
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  Brush with God: Icon Retreat Tuesday, November 12 – Friday, November 15 Led by Peter Pearson, osb   For over twenty five years, Peter Pearson has been teaching others to paint icons using the classic techniques of Byzantine iconography. In each workshop there is a focus on the four fold way of iconographers: technique, history, theology, and prayer. …
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  Contemplative Days Tuesday, October 22 – Friday, October 25 Praying along-side the monastic community A completely silent time with the monks as we observe our autumn “Contemplative Days.” During this period we are in complete silence, no programs or spiritual direction are offered and there is a reduced worship schedule (Matins, Eucharist and Vespers). …
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  FOR SHALEM GRADS Shalem Society Annual Gathering October 13-17, 2013 4 PM Sunday to after lunch on Thursday Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Marriottsville, MD Starting with Shalem’s 40-Hour Contemplative Prayer Vigil, this year’s Gathering will focus on Trusting the Spirit: The Heart of Contemplative Leadership.  All Shalem graduates are invited to attend.  We are …
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  40-Hour Contemplative Prayer Vigil Capping Shalem’s 40th Anniversary Year 7pm October 13 through 11am October 15, 2013 Bon Secours Spiritual Center, Marriottsville, MD Join us in-person or host a vigil in your community as we celebrate the past 40 years, practice gratitude for the present moment, and attend to the unfolding future.   Save …
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  Group Spiritual Direction Workshop   September 22-25, 2013    “The beauty of the Bellfry always nurtures my soul.  The Bellfry But being in a like-minded community is like drinking deep from the well.” * Experience group spiritual direction within a prayerful community * Deepen your contemplative grounding for this prayer practice through authentic sharing …
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