A retreat to the desert creates a space of surrender and acceptance, limits and potential, connection and awe.  The process of transformation is not an isolated journey; when one heart is transformed, many are blessed and the world becomes a better place.  "Peace in the world begins with peace in the soul." Archbishop Fulton Sheen

2012 Scheduled Retreats

 

At the Center

April 20 ~ 23 and September 7 ~ 10

Both retreats are introductions to Centering Prayer

that will include presentations on the theological background,

guidelines and practice, and prayer periods.

 

Drawn Into the Mystery

July 13 ~ 16

This retreat is for those who wish to deepen their practice of Centering Prayer

in an atmosphere of silence and communal prayer.  

It will include an opening presentation, a Centering Prayer refresher, and prayer periods.

 

Interior Awakening With Teresa of Avila

August 10 ~ 13

Expolore the inner journey through the life and works of St. Teresa of Avila.  

She knew that many books were abailable on how to pray, but very little on

what God does in the soul that prays.  She vividly portrays

the journey of the soul from mental prayer to the spiritual marriage.

 

Letting Go

October 5 ~ 8

This retreat will explore prayer styles (Awareness Examen, Labyrinth,

Lectio Divina, Welcoming Prayer) that help facilitate the letting go process,

increase awareness of God's presence in each moment,

and expand one's capacity to receive God's grace and gifts.

Retreats allow time for quiet prayer and reading, hiking, walking the labyrinth and Stations of the Cross.

Cost for retreats is $195 which includes lodging, meals, and spiritual direction if desired.

Retreats are facilitated by Barb Kollenkark, a trained presenter of the Centering Prayer method by Contemplative Outreach.  

Barb has been practicing Centering Prayer daily for over 26 years and teaching the method for over 11 years.

 

Days of Prayer

 

Introduction to Centering Prayer

April 8 and August 25

 

Lectio Divina

May 12 and September 1

 

Following the Mystics Through the Narrow Gate . . . Seeing God in all Things

We look to facilitate a 6-week session (DVDs) on the mystics with James Finley.

We are all called to the mystical path.  With wit and charm, James Finley

portrays this journey through 7 narrow gates.  

Time and location to be announced.

 

Days of Prayer, 9:30a.m. ~ 3:30p.m., will offer morning refreshments and lunch.  

They will include two presentations with time to pray, walk the labyrinth and Stations of the Cross,

to hike, discuss, and share.  A donation of $20 is suggested, but not required.  

We don't want a fee to deter your participation.  

You may consider planning a retreat around one of the Days of Prayer.