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Contemplative Outreach of DFW

Serving Dallas/Fort Worth & North Texas

Workshops and Retreats

Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop -- April 6, 2013

Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop -- April 27, 2013

Four-Day Intensive Silent Retreat -- May 30 - June 2, 2013

A Time with Fr Martin Laird -- November 8-9, 2013

6-Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat -- May 6-11, 2014

Events Hosted by Neighboring Chapters

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Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop -- April 6, 2013

Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop
Saturday, April 6, 2013
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 

Holy Trinity Catholic Church
3811 Oak Lawn Ave
Dallas, TX  75219

 

Workshop Presenters:  Danielle Hanneken & Tom Fine

Join us for a half-day workshop teaching the method of Centering Prayer.  The practice of Centering Prayer is a contemporary form of silent prayer which traces its origin to ancient Christian tradition. The workshop is a presentation of the discipline of Centering Prayer as silent communion with God beyond concepts, words and images.  It will include the roots of the prayer, the theological background, guidelines and several opportunities to practice the prayer. The workshop can serve as an introduction for those who want to learn about the prayer or as a refresher for those who wish to renew the fundamentals of the prayer.

SEATING IS LIMITED

Please RSVP to Register

Donation, $10 per person

- Please bring a bag lunch -
Light refreshments will be provided during the workshop.

 

The cost of the workshop includes six follow-up sessions -- more information will be provided at the workshop.  Through the follow-up sessions, Contemplative Outreach supports participants during the weeks after the Introductory Workshop, to help each person establish a daily discipline of the practice of Centering Prayer.  The 90 minute sessions consist of a short video, a 20-minute centering prayer period and end with a Q&A session.  The follow up sessions are conducted by a facilitator trained by Contemplative Outreach.

For additional information, E-mail or call 512-573-1066

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Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop -- April 27, 2013

Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop
Saturday, April 27, 2013
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 

St Michael Catholic Church
3713 Harwood Road
Bedford, TX 76021

 

Workshop Presenters:  Judy Pelowski & Tom Uhler

Join us for a half-day workshop teaching the method of Centering Prayer.  The practice of Centering Prayer is a contemporary form of silent prayer which traces its origin to ancient Christian tradition. The workshop is a presentation of the discipline of Centering Prayer as silent communion with God beyond concepts, words and images.  It will include the roots of the prayer, the theological background, guidelines and several opportunities to practice the prayer. The workshop can serve as an introduction for those who want to learn about the prayer or as a refresher for those who wish to renew the fundamentals of the prayer.

 

Centering Prayer is an effort to renew the teaching of the Christian tradition of contemplative prayer. It is a method of preparing for the gift of contemplation where “contemplative prayer is a process of interior transformation, a conversation initiated by God and leading, if we consent, to divine union.”

Thomas Keating, OCSO

SEATING IS LIMITED

Please RSVP to Register

Donation, $10 per person

- Please bring a bag lunch -

Coffee & Light Refreshments included

The cost of the workshop includes six follow-up sessions -- more information will be provided at the workshop.  Through the follow-up sessions, Contemplative Outreach supports participants during the weeks after the Introductory Workshop, to help each person establish a daily discipline of the practice of Centering Prayer.  The 90 minute sessions consist of a short video, a 20-minute centering prayer period and end with a Q&A session.  The follow up sessions are conducted by a facilitator trained by Contemplative Outreach.

For additional information, E-mail or call 972-722-6029

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Centering Prayer Retreat, May 30- June 2, 2013

Four-Day Silent Retreat
May 30 - June 2, 2013

Retreat Director
Fr Bill Sheehan, OMI

 

Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
600 N Shady Shores Dr
Lake Dallas, Texas  75065

Directions & Map
to Montserrat
Jesuit Retreat
House

 

An Invitation to Deepen Your Centering Prayer Practice.  Plan to attend this special silent retreat in Spring.  The retreat is designed for those with experience in Centering Prayer and interested in deepening their spiritual practice in an atmosphere of silence, solitude and community.

The Centering Prayer Retreat is held at the Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, Lake Dallas, Texas, which is located on the shores of Lake Lewisville in a gracious and contemplative lakeside setting, with private rooms & bath, and good food.  We welcome back Fr Bill Sheehan from Lowell, Massachusetts, who will be our retreat leader.  He has a long association with Contemplative Outreach and has given many retreats throughout the country.

The retreat program will consist of periods of centering prayer, daily Contemplative Eucharist & Lectio Divina, a teaching each afternoon by Fr Bill, private meetings with spiritual directors and ample free time for reflection and walking the contemplative grounds at Montserrat.

Persons of all faith traditions are welcome.  The only requirement for retreatants is a minimum six months practice of centering prayer.

View pictures from last years retreat.

 

Retreat Cost:

Single Room, $360/person

 

Double Room, $300/person

All rooms include private bath & meals.

 

Register Today!  It's Easy!  Simply Print the

REGISTRATION FORM

Fill Out & Mail with Your Deposit.

A limited number of partial scholarships are available, inquiries invited.

A $35 nonrefundable deposit is due with registration (included in retreat cost).

The balance due must reach us on or before May 16, 2013.

NO REFUNDS AFTER May 17, 2013

All reservations are subject to confirmation.  Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.  A waiting list will be maintained when all retreat space is filled.

For additional information about the retreat contact Sandy at 972-722-6029 or E-mail

CLICK HERE For Additional Retreat Info and Tentative Retreat Schedule

The registration form is formatted as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file and can be viewed & printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader®.  The software, Acrobat Reader®, can be downloaded free in order to view a PDF file.  Click on the icon to the right to download this free software.

 

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A Day with Martin Laird -- November 8 - 9, 2013

November 8, 2013
7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Evening Reflections

November 9, 2013
9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
A Day with Martin Laird

featuring

Fr Martin Laird, O.S.A.

St Monica Catholic Church
School Cafeteria
9933 Midway Road
Dallas, TX 75220

 

Martin Laird, O.S.A., is an Augustinian priest and Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University. He has studied in Rome, London, and Oxford, has extensive training in contemplative disciplines, and gives retreats throughout the United States and Great Britain. He is a translator and author of a host of books and articles.

Fr Martin is the author of two extremely well-received and highly acclaimed books, Into the Silent Land:  A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation and his new book A Sunlit Absence:  Silence, Awareness, and Contemplation. 

 

Fr Martin will offer a dynamic presentation on how to both overcome the obstacles as well as negotiate the gateways along the contemplative path.  His presentation is geared not only for beginners, but also for those who have walked the spiritual journey for many years.  Join us for a delightful and inspiring day with a fellow contemplative.

Registration and Program details available March, 2013

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6-Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat, May 6- 11, 2014

Six-Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat
May 6 - 11, 2014

Retreat Director
Fr Bill Sheehan, OMI

 

Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
600 N Shady Shores Dr
Lake Dallas, Texas  75065

Directions & Map
to Montserrat
Jesuit Retreat
House

 

Mark Your Calendar!

Details will be available beginning Dec, 2013

For information or questions about the retreat contact Sandy at 972-722-6029 or E-mail

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Events Hosted by Neighboring Chapters

Osage Forest of Peace Inter-Spiritual Retreat Center
141 Monastery Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063

Morning in the Forest Join us every second Saturday of the month from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. for Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina in a contemplative setting with the option of remaining in the forest for lunch or an extended visit.
Contact for information and reservations.

Directions to Osage Forest of Peace.

 

Don't forget to view pictures from some of the Chapter's recent events!

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