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Introduction to Centering Prayer 2025

January 15, 2025, 9:00am - 2:00pm Introduction To Centering Prayer

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the basics of the Centering Prayer practice, as you enter into a deeper relationship with God and self.  There will be some time for mutual reflection on the practice.
  • Spiritual Directors Tod Twist and Gwen Pickering will be facilitating the workshop, based on the teachings of Father Thomas Keating, OCSO.
  • There will be two 20-minute sits during the workshop.  Sessions of group centering prayer offer the opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and self. Enjoy the labyrinth, courtyard, walking trails, and art gallery.  Lunch is included.

We invite you to join us to learn more about this transformative practice that brings deep peace and healing to so many!

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Ongoing Spiritual Direction

It takes a bit of courage to reach out about spiritual direction because our journeys are personal and full of uncertainty. Members of the Benedictine Center’s spiritual direction team respect that just as much as we trust that the Holy Spirit is at work. Sometimes the most helpful next step is to have a personal conversation about your unique questions.

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  • Call 651.777.7251 and speak privately about your situation.

  • Email the Benedictine Center to consider whether meeting one-on-one or in a group might be a good fit for you.

  • Request a free initial consultation, scheduled at your convenience.

 

From there the staff will prayerfully consider which person or group might be a good support to you. If you like, we’ll then have someone be in touch with you to set up a free initial consultation. That will be a time to explore your questions about and discuss expectations for the process. You might choose to continue meeting with this person, take some time to keep reflecting on the possibility, or get a recommendation about someone else who might help you deepen your relationship with God.

 

However your journey is unfolding, we wish you blessings.