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January E-bulletin

January 21, 2020/in Events/by Peter Donnelly

“Everyday is a new unfolding of our life in Christ.
Surprises are always happening.”

You can read the complete e-bulletin at https://mailchi.mp/coutreach/january2020-e-bulletin?e=9aa0837e74

The Sacred Breath
by Corey Krupowicz

Throughout most of my contemplative practice, the breath has been my natural access point into realms of Divine expansion. So much so that it has become my sacred symbol of consent during Centering Prayer.

Over the years, I have also studied and practiced many eastern breathing techniques and have found they are easily incorporated into my Centering Prayer practice as a way to embody and deepen relationship with the heart of the Divine. Read More>

February e-bulletin from Contemplative Outreach

February 26, 2019/in Events/by Peter Donnelly

Celebrating the gifts of Spiritual Journey:The gift of Fr Thomas and the gifts of Centering Prayer You can celebrate this 27th annual worldwide day of prayer in theseways: Attend a local group retreat. Check these local websites for event information. Here is a sample schedule to assist planning for a group retreat. Download Group Schedule Organize your […]

Remembering our dear friend Rev Robert Lawson.

February 22, 2019/in Events/by Peter Donnelly

Second Saturday, March 9th 2019 Time 10 – 12 noon. Our Lady Help of Christians Pastoral Centre. Navan Road. At our Centering Prayer gathering in March we will be remembering our dear friend Rev Robert Lawson. Centering Prayer, prayer Service for Robert, with his family, hospitality. There is an optional opportunity for anyone […]

Photos from the Four Consents Retreat

July 17, 2017/in Events/by Peter Donnelly

Photos from the Retreat led by Mary Anne Best at the Emmaus Centre, June 17, 2017.

Photos from the Launch of the CD on Centering Prayer, The Welcoming Prayer and Lectio Divina at the Emmaus Retreat Centre.

November 30, 2015/in Events/by Centering Prayer

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Sr. Fionnuala Quinn OP, one of the narrators on the CD, addresses the assembled audience at the CD Launch.

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Br. Denis Gleeson cfc one of the narrators on the CD addresses the assembled audience at the CD Launch.

Rev’d Robert Lawson – MC at the recent Launch of the CD on Centering Prayer, The Welcoming Prayer and Lectio Divina at the Emmaus Retreat Centre.

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Rev’d Garth Bunting – Residential Priest Vicar at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin, Guest Speaker at the CD Launch.

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L-R Rev’d Garth Bunting, Sr. Fionnuala Quinn OP and Br. Denis Gleeson cfc

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A section of the audience at the recent CD Launch on Centering Prayer, The Welcoming Prayer and Lectio Divina

2nd Saturday Photos

December 15, 2014/in Events/by Centering Prayer

Introduction to Centering Prayer

August 10, 2014/in Events/by Centering Prayer

Adult Education Centre SION HILL Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Introduction to Centering Prayer (1 Oct.-26 Nov.) Wednesdays 10.30-12.00 noon

Blanaid Gallagher, O.P.

There is a growing desire for MEDITATION in to-day’s society. This method, developed by Thomas Keating, OCSO, opens minds and hearts and leads to inner silence. Come and experience the journey towards transformation. Voluntary contribution for each session.

An Iconic Call to Contemplative Prayer’

June 5, 2014/in Events/by Centering Prayer

The Sublime Round Tower by Kathleen Lynch FMDM
is an exploration of the writings of John Cassian and his integral ‘sublime tower’ metaphor, which compares powerfully the reciprocal dynamic between the foundation, walls and uppermost cone of the tower with the three transformational stages of the spiritual journey in prayer: foundational purification of the heart, gradual illumination through conversion of lifestyle, and eventual contemplative union with God. Sr kath
For Cassian, imitation of Christ is the way to recover the full image and likeness of God in the perfection of love. He wants to encourage his readers to move beyond Jesus’ instruction on prayer or example of prayer in his earthly life to real participation in the Resurrection Consciousness of the Glorified Christ.
Sr. Kathleen says:
I hope to evoke renewed interest in Cassian, as he excels in integrating in a wonderful way the lived experience of the spiritual journey, with the goal of all spiritual endeavors, namely the contemplation of God