Come away by yourselves to a deserted place
and rest awhile. -Mark 6:31
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Contemplative Outreach of Sacramento/ Stockton areas (COSSA) is joining with Mercy Center Auburn for a series of days of
Centering Prayer and a weekend retreat.
The days of silence will include several
sessions of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, and
videotaped teachings from Fr. Thomas Keating,
followed by reflective sharing. The weekend will
allow for a deeper journey into the healing
silence of God.*
Centering Prayer is a gentle, silent method
of consenting to God’s presence and healing
action within us. Based on the rich Christian
contemplative heritage, Centering Prayer offers
us a way to be open to God. By taking time to
“rest in God” each day, we open our awareness
to the gift of God’s presence.
All are invited to these days of prayer. Brief and
separate instruction will be provided for beginners
and those who desire it
“The root of prayer is interior silence. We may think
of prayer as thoughts or feelings expressed in words.
But this is only one expression. Deep prayer is laying
aside of thoughts. It is the opening of mind and heart,
body and feeling - - our whole being - - to God, the
Ultimate Mystery, beyond words, thoughts, and
emotions.” -Open Mind, Open Heart, Fr. Thomas Keating
JULY 14, 2012 - LISTENING TO GOD
BEGINS:
Saturday
at 9:00 am
ENDS:
3:30
pm *After the close of each day, those who wish may remain for an optional social time.
COST:
SUGGESTED DONATION FOR EACH SATURDAY IS $35—LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
Contemplative Outreach of Sacramento/ Stockton areas (COSSA) is joining with Mercy Center Auburn for a series of days of
Centering Prayer and a weekend retreat.