Contemplative Journey I

Contemplative Journey I 
The Essential Elements of Centering Prayer and Deepening the Centering
Prayer Practice

(A program of Benet Hill Monastery) held at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs 80903

Anyone interested in establishing Centering Prayer as part of their spiritual
journey is invited to join. In the Contemplative Journey I program we explore the theology, psychology and spirituality of Centering Prayer and Christian contemplation through the wisdom and writings of Fr. Thomas Keating, a central figure in the initiation of the Centering Prayer movement. Our journey together includes DVDs created by Contemplative Outreach, Ltd with teachings by Fr. Thomas and contemplative master teachers: Gail Fitzpatrick-Hoppler, Fr. Carl Arico and David Frenette.

Topics
– Prayer as Relationship
– The Method of Centering Prayer
– Thoughts & Use of the Sacred Word
– Deepening Relationship with God
– Our Basic Core of Goodness
– Discovering the Truth
– Transforming Obstacles on the Spiritual Journey
– The Ultimate Reality
Saturday workshop: Introduction to Lectio Divina
– The Indwelling Spirit
– Service: Unifying Prayer & Action
– The Psychological Experience of Centering Prayer
– An Interview with Fr. Thomas

Please purchase these books for Contemplative Journey I:
By Thomas Keating
• Open Mind, Open Heart 20th Anniversary Edition
• The Human Condition: Contemplation and Transformation
• Intimacy with God
By Thelma Hall
• Too Deep for Words: Rediscovering Lectio Divina

Cost for Contemplative Journey I: $140 plus books.
Partial Scholarship available.

Questions about the program:
Leslee Terpay @ 720.328.6581 co-leslee@comcast.net
Rev. Todd of First United Methodist Church @ 719.884.2504 todds@fumc-cs.org
Or Sr. Therese O’Grady of Benet Hill Monastery @ 719.473.8764 Stherese@benethillmonastery.org

Registration: 
Please let us know your intention to register for these offerings by emailing Leslee with your name, phone number, and email. Leslee Terpay @ 720.328.6581 co-leslee@comcast.net

1/9/2020 - 4/2/2020

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Mountain

First United Methodist Church
420 N. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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Leslee Terpay
(phone: 720.328.6581)

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1/9/2020 - 4/2/2020