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We embrace the process of transformation in Christ, both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of Centering Prayer.
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Centering Prayer
Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship.
Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer. Rather, it adds depth of meaning to all prayer and facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer - verbal, mental or affective prayer - into a receptive prayer of resting in God. Centering Prayer emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ.
The Benefits of Centering Prayer
What is Centering Prayer and How Do We Do It?
Mary Dwyer provides a brief introduction to Centering Prayer.
Download a transcript here
The source of Centering Prayer, as in all methods leading to contemplative prayer, is the Indwelling Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The focus of Centering Prayer is the deepening of our relationship with the living Christ.
Read this Method of Centering Prayer brochure. One way to learn the method is through this in-home package: Centering Prayer: A Training Course for Opening to the Presence of God; click to View in Store.
Click to download the Centering Prayer Introductory Program Tri-fold brochure.
Retreats
Centering Prayer Retreat
Thursday, 26 July 2018
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Region:
Southeastern US
Centering Prayer Retreat
Friday, 27 July 2018
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Region:
Southwest US
Centering Prayer Intensive Retreat
Friday, 3 August 2018
All terms: Centering Prayer, Retreats
Region:
Southeastern US
Centering Prayer Post-Intensive Retreat
Friday, 3 August 2018
All terms: Centering Prayer, Retreats
Region:
Eastern US
Centering Prayer Dual-Track Intensive Post-Intensive Retreat
Sunday, 5 August 2018
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Region:
Eastern US
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Workshops
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Saturday, 4 August 2018
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Midwest US
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Saturday, 4 August 2018
All terms: Centering Prayer, Workshops
Southeastern US
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Saturday, 25 August 2018
All terms: Centering Prayer, Workshops
Southeastern US
Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop
Friday, 31 August 2018
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Southeastern US
The Living Flame
Saturday, 8 September 2018
All terms: Centering Prayer, The Living Flame, Workshops
Midwest US
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centering Prayer?
How do I become a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer?
Is Centering Prayer found in the Carmelite Tradition?
In response to then Cardinal Ratzinger’s 1989 “Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on Some Aspects of Christian Meditation.” This was written by Thomas Keating in response to questions about that letter and Centering Prayer.
What is the overall intention or aim of Centering Prayer?
How is Centering Prayer different from meditation, especially Eastern meditation practices?
How is Centering Prayer rooted in the Christian tradition?
What is the ‘contemplative dimension of the Gospel’?
How do I schedule a Centering Prayer workshop for my church or organization?
There is not a support group in my area. How do I start a Centering Prayer group?
What is a Centering Prayer Support Group?
How often is it recommended to practice Centering Prayer?
How do I learn the method of Centering Prayer?
What does the Contemplative Outreach logo signify?
What is Contemplative Outreach?
Documents
Method of Centering Prayer Brochure
method_cp_eng-2016-06.pdfMethod of Centering Prayer Printable Brochure
center_prayer_method_2017-01.pdfStaying Connected
centering_prayer_support.pdf30 Years of Grace and Gratitude
contemplative_outreach_30_years.pdfAz Odaadás Imája, Centering Prayer Brochure, Hungarian translation
cp-hungarian2010.pdfCentering Prayer 12-step Outreach
cp_12-step_outreach_brochure.pdfCentering Prayer and Lectio Divina
centering-prayer-lectio-divina-transcript.pdfCentering Prayer and the Carmelite Contemplative Tradition
cp-carmelite-contemplative-trad.pdfCentering Prayer And The Catechism of the Catholic Church
catechism_and_centering_prayer.pdfCentering Prayer Baen samlpykkisins, Centering Prayer Brochure, Icelandic translation
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Products
TitlePriceFalling Into the Hands of God (United in Prayer 2014) Online Video $15.00
Centering Prayer: A Way of Life DVD $25.00
A Rising Tide of Silence $25.00
The Spiritual Journey Series: Prologue - The Method of Centering Prayer and the Psychological Experience of Centering Prayer, online video $15.00
Centering Prayer: A Way of Life Mp3 $8.00
Falling Into the Hands of God (United in Prayer 2014) $25.00
The Spiritual Journey Series: Part I, Developing Centering Prayer and the Spiritual Journey, MP3 Download $20.00
That We May Be One - Christian Non-Duality $25.00
Centering Prayer: A Training Course for Opening to the Presence of God $90.00
Invitation from God, PDF & MP3 Downloads $8.00
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In Prayer We Relax into Our Localized Energy
Voices 1: Paul Bozymowski, Michigan
Voices 2: Kenna Barron, Colorado
Voices 3: Abbot Joseph Boyle, St. Benedict’s Monastery
Voices 4: Helen Vocales, Il, Centering Prayer and Developing A Center of Peace
Voices 5: Susanne Vorster, New York
Voices 6: Pamela Begeman, Texas
Voices 7: Alan Prater, LA, Centering Prayer and Knowing the Love of God, the Love of All
Voices 8: LeAnn Billups, Texas
Voices 9: Charles Owen Butler, Minnesota
Voices 10: Gail Giacomazzi, Washington
Voices 11: Lou Bachrodt, Florida
Voices 12: Sr. Virginia Matter, MN, Centering Prayer: Every Day, Year After Year
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