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Contemplative Outreach Pittsburgh 2025 June eNews We embrace the process of transformation in Christ, both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of Centering Prayer.
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Registration Open for our Fall Retreat!
Contemplative Outreach Pittsburgh Presents |
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Mary Dwyer ~ The Forgiveness Prayer October 3 - 5th 2025
Join us as we explore Forgiveness from the Contemplative Lens. We will explore both the Forgiveness Process and Forgiveness Prayer while steeped in Silence and Centering Prayer (extended sits). Prior Centering Prayer experience recommended.
In this retreat we continue exploring practices to open ourselves to the Spirit's transformational work in us. This retreat is suitable for those new to the Forgiveness Prayer as well as those with experience.
Mary Dwyer has been involved with Centering Prayer since the mid 1980's. In the early 1990's, she lived at Chrysalis House, a contemplative live-in community experiment blessed by Fr. Thomas in Warwick, NY. Her housemates included David Frenette, Cathy McCarthy, and Mary Mrozowski, the founder of the Welcoming Prayer and Forgiveness Prayer practice. She regularly leads workshops on Centering prayer and the Welcoming and Forgiveness Practice.
Location: Congregation of the Holy Spirit6230 Brush Run Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102-2214
The Spiritan Center, south of the city of Pittsburgh in Bethel Park, is a ministry of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. The Center has accommodations for retreats, days of renewal, and programs in faith formation as well as other events. Forty acres in a pastoral setting invite the guests to come away and rest awhile. A visit to their website provides a vast amount of the Spiritan's Mission. An example is this link to their "Daily Readings and Weekly Reflections".
For more information and registration, click HERE |
Greetings Friends in Faith, I went to bed last night and felt I had nothing to say to you this eNewsletter, and I awoke to a clear morning, bright and sunny, a heavenly temperature. The first in many. I do have much to say! We have recently shared our Pittsburgh early Spring and Summer here with many reminders of Winter! It is June now and I realize I love the month of June (my birthday month). Many of my loved ones share this 2025 Birthday Month. That means sharing of well wishes and some gifts.
Serving in the role of our Chapter Coordinator has been a gift to me. This past Saturday, our Service Team met at my home to purge and preserve the records of what we share and love; Contemplative Outreach Ltd, and our partnership with you through our Pittsburgh Chapter.
There is so much to share regarding our contemplative journey. Many quotes from past and present reaffirm what makes us glad we have been invited through Contemplative Outreach to share in the evangelical nature of our vision. For more information of the awesomeness and goodness of Centering Prayer click HERE , for the Contemplative Outreach 2024 Gratitude Report.
I jot things down now and again. Here is my latest note, addressing our experience of this life. As a nurse and mother, I find that we are on a human mission as Unitary Beings* to develop the ability to forgive and "repent" or resolve guilt. This is accomplished through the love of God and others. And hence we find joy and peace. May yours abound! |
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Contact: Victoria E. Graham There is nothing small in the service of God. Looking to share your talents through a contemplative volunteer opportunity? We would love to hear from you! Communications, Newsletter, Event Planning, Hospitality and more!
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NEW: Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. is offering a
Our Pittsburgh Chapter, continues to request submissions for our eNewsletters from you. Submissions should arrive early in the last week of each month for inclusion in the upcoming edition. Know that you may submit and schedule publication at a later time in the upcoming year. We welcome news from your Group, perhaps Lectio Readings you have shared, and Study topics.
We hope to provide more Introductory Workshops which serve our Chapter, the Community, and the Globe. Please contact Victoria @ victoriae4copcenteringprayer@gmail.com should you wish to learn more about the Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop Program.
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Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA |
Upcoming Retreats: June 27 - June 29: ELEVENTH STEP RETREAT July 25 - 27: LECTIO DIVINA August 10 – 17: CENTERING PRAYER – Intensive and Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat December 4th – 7th: ADVENT CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND RETREAT
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Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. |
Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel. The common desire for Divine transformation, primarily expressed through a commitment to a daily Centering Prayer practice, unites our international, interdenominational community. |
Contemplative Outreach offers many online programs. Attending a workshop, a retreat, an online Centering Prayer group or participating in an online course with a global community is a great way of deepening one’s relationship with God and the experience of living a contemplative life.
Via Zoom: June 7 July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6, 3 pm - 6:30 pm. First Saturdays online retreats are a special time where we explore our Centering Prayer practice. We are looking forward to sharing Physio-Divina (Moving) practices, Visio-Divina (visual-Art) practices. Lectio-Divina (Sacred Text) practices in addition to the Centering Prayer and Welcoming Prayer practice that are our foundation. Hosted by Contemplative Outreach Hawaii.
Link to Word of the Week a free program offered by Contemplative Outreach. A short message is sent each Sunday, which includes an image, Scripture, reflections and suggested practices followed by two weekly prayer groups for practice in community.
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"You already are something wonderful, an image and likeness of God, a light that never goes out and that is possibly eternal, but which has been placed in this mysterious situation of a body in an evolving universe and now a consciousness in a world that is able to respond to the advances of God and to make judgements about it, to be self-conscious, to deal with abstract ideas, to be open to the unknown, to the future, to be accepting of the past, to be in the present moment."
Thomas Keating
"The Overwhelming Awe of Presence," 2025 February CO NEW |
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This song based on the famous statement by Julian of Norwich reveals the healing power of compassion.
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COP Resources: Books & Lending Library |
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Special Price on Books: Each for only $10 plus postage Lending Library Click COP RESOURCES for a complete list of resources that can be borrowed from the COP library.
Nana Collection Resources donated from Nana's Collections (available for a donation)
Please call or text your requests to Chris Volz at 412-779-8269 (you may leave a voice message) or send an email at chrisvolzu@gmail.com. |
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