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Contemplative Outreach Pittsburgh 2025 April News We embrace the process of transformation in Christ, both in ourselves and in others, through the practice of Centering Prayer.
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Greetings to All as we celebrate the Paschal Mystery this Easter. There is so much to say when we encounter resurrection and rebirth. Our April showers have been plentiful, and promise a burst of color this Spring!. Plans for us to get together this year are promising the rewards of union with those of like hearts. I leave you with this from Fr. Thomas, for now.
The Theological Basis of Centering Prayer Where does Centering Prayer come from? Its source is the Trinity dwelling within us. It is rooted in God’s life within us … With baptism comes the entire uncreated presence of the most holy Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We participate as human beings in God’s life just by being alive, but much more through grace … This stream of divine love that is constantly renewed in the life of the Trinity infused into us through grace. We know this by our desire for God. That desire, however it may be battered by the forces of daily life, manifests itself in the effort that we make to develop a life of prayer and a life of action that is penetrated by prayer. Thomas Keating, “The Theological Basis of Centering Prayer,” Intimacy with God
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"And so the essence of practice is this being or walking or doing in the presence of God, which is also doing nothing. So whether we are active or passive, we’re always in the Presence. We know that it’s inescapable and we're willing more and more to let go of our preoccupations and to let God be God in us."
Thomas Keating
"The Overwhelming Awe of Presence," 2025 February CO NEW |
Contemplative Outreach Pittsburgh Weekend RetreatOctober 3-5, 2025Introduction to the Forgiveness PrayerPresented by: Mary Dwyer
Congregation of the Holy Spirit6230 Brush Run Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102-2214
Stay tuned for more details!
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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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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. Let us revisit this past edition together. Recall the recent past, our journey since, and where we find ourselves in 2025. We will have time to share. Perhaps March 15th, 2025 during United In Prayer time. |
Bethany Retreat Center, Frenchville, PA |
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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: May 3, June 7 July 5, August 2, September 6, October4, November 1, December 6 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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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.
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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Contemplative Outreach of PITTSBURGH (Resources donated from Nana’s Collection) DVDs THE FUTURE OF CHRISTIANITY - INTEGRAL LIFE PRODUCTION PAINTING THE STARS SCIENCE - RELIGION AND AN EVOLVING FAITH www.livingthequestion.com CENTERING PRAYER: A WAY OF LIFE - CARL J. ARICO THE PRACTICES THAT BRING THE FRUITS OF CENTERING PRAYER INTO DAILYLIFE - FR. CARL, GAIL HOPLER, DAVID FRENETTE & SISTER BERNADTE ASDALE A TASTE OF BEAUTY, TRUTH AND GOODNESS - FATHER THOMAS KEATING AND RICHARD ROHR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY SERIES - THOMAS KEATING THE HUMAN CONDITION - THOMAS KEATING THE NIGHT OF SENSE - THOMAS KEATING THE SPIRITUAL SENSES - THOMAS KEATING INVITATION FROM GOD - THOMAS KEATING
CDs THRUGH THE OPEN DOOR - ECKHART TOLLE THE POWER OF NOW: A NEW EARTH - ECKHART TOLLE THE ART OF PRESENCE - ECKHART TOLLE STILLNESS SPEAKS - ECKHART TOLLE A RETREAT WITH TEILHARD DE CHARDIN - FATHER DONALD GOEGEN ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS - SUSAN MUTO LIVING WELL AND DYING WELL - SOGYAL RINOCHE PRACTICING PEACDE IN TIMES OF WAR - PEMA CHODRON ENCOUNTERING THE WISDOM OF JESUS (6-CDS) - CYNTHIA BOURGEAULT CENTERING PRAYER MEDITATIONS- DAVID FRENETTE THE CONTEMPLATIVE DIMENSIONS OF THE 12 STEPS - FATHER THOMASKEATING HEARTFULNESS: TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST - FATHER THOMAS KEATINGAND BETTY S. FLOWERS OPEN MIND, OPEN HEART AND READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF JOHN (7-CDS) - FATHER THOMAS KEATING THE TWO MAJOR TASKS OF SPIRITUAL LIFE - RICH ROHR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: FATHER THOMAS KEATING TO HIS FRIENDS- READING FROM THE FIRIST LETTER OF JOHN AND COMMENTARY FOR THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS- THE FOUR YOU’S: 2ND ANNUAL GATHERING- THE 6TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE GATHERING- THE 7TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE GATHERINGCDS CONTINUED- THE 8TH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE GATHERING
- DEATH AND DYING & THE UNKNOWABLE GOD
SAMPLE REEL FOR THECIRCLE OF FRIENDS 2004 ANNUAL CONFERENCE PART 1 & PART 2: LIVING ORDINARY WITH EXTRAORDINARY LOVE - FATHER THOMAS KEATING THE CONTEMPLATIVE LIFE PROGRAM / THE WELCOMING PRAYER (5/9/2006)
If interested, contact Chris Volz at 412-779-8269 or or send an email at chrisvolzu@gmail.com.
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