Introduction Centering Prayer Workshop
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October 29, 2016, 9:00 AM - November 7, 2016, 2:00 PMLocation: St. Teresa of Avila Catholic CommunitySt. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community, 3000 North Lompa Lane, Carson City“The root of prayer is interior silence. We may think of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words. But this is only one expression. Deep prayer is the laying aside of thoughts. It is the opening of mind and heart, body and feeling-our whole being-to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond words, thoughts and emotions.” ~
Open Mind Open Heart, Fr. Thomas Keating Centering Prayer is gentle, silent method of consenting to God’s presence and healing action within us.
Based upon the rich Christian contemplative heritage, Centering Prayer offers us a way to be open to God. By taking time to “rest in God” each day, we open our awareness to the gift of God’s presence. Come learn more about this prayer.
Saturday October 29, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and the following three Monday evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., November 7, 14 and 21, at ST. TERESA of AVILA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, 3000 North Lompa Lane, Carson City.
The suggested donation for the workshop is $40 (Scholarship available upon request;
please ask if money is a difficulty. No One Turned Away). Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided, please bring Lunch. The program includes talks by Contemplative
Outreach presenters (Deacon Dennis Schreiner, Patty Schreiner and Therese Coen) and instructional DVDs by Fr. Thomas Keating. The book Open Mind Open Heart by Fr. Thomas Keating is included. Participants will practice Centering Prayer together at each session. There will be time for questions and discussion.
More info at www.contemplativeoutreach.org silence, solitude, solidarity and service.
To assist in planning pre-register by calling Deacon Dennis at 775-813- 5322.