This is a retreat for those who have attended multiple Intensive and Post-Intensive 8-10 day retreats and find themselves desiring yet longer sessions of centering prayer in community. Three times a day there will be a session of three 30-minute periods of centering prayer. Once a day, we will watch a brief (about five minute) segment of the film “From the Mind To the Heart”, a conversation with Thomas Keating, which he created for this retreat.
We will let the silence deepen in this retreat. There will be no scheduled soul
friending, though staff will be available for a conversation if requested. Lectio Divina and a contemplative Eucharist will be offered daily.
Pre-requisite: Two or more Post-Intensive Centering Prayer retreats given by Contemplative Outreach. This is a guideline, not a rule. Please speak with us if you have questions.
Check-in: Tuesday, June 8, from 2pm - 4pm
Opening session: 4:15pm
Ends: Thursday, June 17, 10:30am
Cost: $1,475, includes program, meals, and lodging
A $100 non-refundable & non-transferrable deposit is required to reserve your space.
Scholarship funding is available. Apply here.
About the Facilitators
The retreat will be facilitated by Contemplative Outreach Staff.
See Centering Prayer webpage: https://www.mercycenter.org/centering-prayer-retreats for facilitator bios and for an airport shuttle.
For more information, contact: Susan Turpin at (541) 324-1207 or slturpin@me.com
Traveling to Mercy Center Auburn
We are nestled in the Sierra foothills of Northern California, just minutes from historic downtown Auburn and easily accessible from Sacramento, the Bay Area, and the surrounding region.
By plane: Mercy Center Auburn is a 40-minute drive from Sacramento International Airport.
By train: Auburn Amtrak Station is the closest passenger rail station (about a 10 minute drive).
By car: Click here for driving directions.
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