Be still
and know
that
I am God.
(Psalm 46:10)
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Welcome to the NYC Chapter of Contemplative Outreach.
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Events
You can download a printable flyer here to share with your group or distribute at a church or like-minded organization.
Friday, May 18, 2012 – Sunday, May 20, 2012
St. Luke in the Fields & St. Joseph’s Church
Get your tickets in advance online here! You’ll be sure you can attend and it will help us with expenses in advance of the event. You can attend any or all of the three events separately, or prebuy all three together for a 20% discount.
Friday, May 18, 7 – 9 p.m.
Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson St., between Christopher & Barrow
Julian of Norwich: A Mystic for the 21st Century
Born into a time of church-state tension and economic upheaval, Julian of Norwich, the anchoress, mystic and theologian, speaks to us across six centuries. She is a living example of the contemplative attitude, her “Revelations” a concrete manifestation of how a contemplative views God, neighbor, sin, death, hell, punishment, forgiveness, mercy, the Church, the Trinity and the feminine in God. Join Fr. William Meninger, author of Julian of Norwich: a mystic for today, for this talk on Julian’s relevance today. $25. Buy tickets in advance at cony.eventbrite.com!
Saturday, May 19, 9 – 12 / 1 – 4 p.m.
Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson St., between Christopher & Barrow
Models of Contemplation: Theological Background of Contemplative Prayer and Meditation
Trappist monk Fr. William Meninger has been studying, practicing and teaching forms of contemplative prayer and meditation for over 40 years. Join him in this special day-long workshop exploring different methods and approaches to contemplative prayer and meditation, including Walter Hilton, Julian of Norwich, The Cloud of Unknowing, St. Augustine, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, with references to Buddhist and Hindu approaches to meditation. Beginners and longtime practitioners of Centering Prayer are welcome. $75. Buy tickets in advance at cony.eventbrite.com!
Sunday, May 20, 1 – 5 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Church in Greenwich Village, 371 Sixth Avenue
The Process of Forgiveness and Centering Prayer
“Forgive men their trespasses,” Christ commanded us, and He demonstrated its importance in the final act of his earthly life. But how do we forgive? What if the emotional trauma is so deep, the hurt so bad, the wounds so hideous, the offense so vivid that forgiveness seems beyond our power? Why do some people say, “I want to forgive but I cannot?” Join Father William Meninger as he offers practical insights, drawn from his extensive experience as a pastor and counselor, in how to move beyond the pain and anguish we have suffered and let the Loving Spirit of Christ teach us how to forgive. Centering Prayer, the “work of love,” teaches us to embrace God, one another, and the past, present and future. $50. Buy tickets in advance at cony.eventbrite.com!
Father William Meninger
In 1974, Fr. William Meninger, a Trappist monk and retreat master at St. Josephs Abbey in Spencer, Mass. found a dusty little book in the abbey library, The Cloud of Unknowing. As he read it he was delighted to discover that this anonymous 14th century book presented contemplative meditation as a teachable, spiritual process enabling the ordinary person to enter and receive a direct experience of union with God.
This form of meditation, recently known as ‘Centering Prayer’ (from a text of Thomas Merton) can be traced from and through the earliest centuries of Christianity. Centering Prayer centers one on God. Later, his workshop was taken up by his abbot, Thomas Keating, and Basil Pennington, both of whom had been looking for a teachable form of Christian contemplative meditation to offset the movement of young Catholics toward Eastern meditation techniques.
Like Abbot Keating, Father Meninger takes a limited time each year from his silent monastic life to travel the world and teach contemplative prayer. His book, The Loving Search For God is an effort to bring the message of The Cloud of Unknowing to men and women of the 21st Century.
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Events
Uniting the worldwide network of Contemplative Outreach
in a single bond of Centering Prayer and meditation
UNITY IN CONTEMPLATION
Saturday, March 17, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The General Theological Seminary
440 W. 21st Street
New York, NY 10011
United in Prayer Day is an opportunity for the worldwide Contemplative Outreach community to join in a silent bond of prayer and spiritual nourishment. Along with periods of Centering Prayer, the day will feature The House of God, The Womb of God, a talk by Fr. Thomas Keating, as well as a revealing interview with Fr. Thomas. There is no charge. All donations help Contemplative Outreach offer future contemplative enrichment activities.
DIRECTIONS
General Theological Seminary occupies the full block between 9th and 10th Avenues from W 20th to W 21st Street. Enter at the gate midway between 9th and 10th Aves. on the south side of 21st St. Buzz for entry. Proceed to receptionist for further directions.
BY SUBWAY: The 1 train stops at 23rd Street and Seventh Avenue. The C and E trains stop at 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue.
PARKING: There is some street parking. Garages are located at 23rd St. between 9th and 10th Aves. and on 27th St. between 8th and 9th Aves.
For more information contact: Richard Kigel, 718-698-7514,
Email: interiorsilence@gmail.com
Events
LECTIO DIVINA: Divine Reading
listening to the Word of God in Scripture
praying the Word
“… Human beings cannot live by bread alone but by every Word which comes from the mouth of God.” Dt 8:3 & Mt 4:4
“In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God.” Jn 1:1
We learn the Christian practice of listening and entering into dialogue with God’s Word in the Scripture, according to the monastic tradition of prayer: lectio, meditatio, oratio, contemplatio.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Laughlin Hall at Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson St., between Christopher & Barrow
Contact Ildiko Viczian, 212-673-6016
Events
On Saturday, February 11th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., spiritual director Lindsay Boyer will lead an introduction to centering prayer at Grace Church Brooklyn, 254 Hicks Street. The introduction will include:
- the basic method and background of the prayer,
- how to deal with thoughts during centering prayer,
- how to enter into a deeper relationship with God through the practice of centering prayer,
- two 20 minute sessions of centering prayer.
This is a good introduction for beginners but will also be helpful for those who would like to refresh and renew their practice.
Lunch will be provided and a donation of $10 would be appreciated.
To sign up or for more information, contact Lindsay at lindsay@lindsayboyer.com or go to http://lindsayboyer.com/news.htm.
Events
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
We begin the practice of Centering Prayer by giving our silent consent to the presence and action of God within, following the inspired method of the Christian Contemplative tradition.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
1-5 p.m. (after the 12:10 Mass)
Saint Joseph’s Church
371 Sixth Ave. / Washington Place
West 4th Street subway stop
Information: Ildiko Viczian
212-673-6016
Cosponsored by the University Parish of St. Joseph and Contemplative Outreach of New York City
Events
NYC Chapter Coordinator Richard Kigel will be leading a introductory class on centering prayer at the Open Center. Here’s their catalog description:
Centering Prayer: Inner Silence as a Path to God
Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative prayer which involves the cultivation of interior silence. It is a discipline designed to withdraw our attention from the ordinary flow of thoughts into an awareness of the spiritual level of our being. It helps us develop tranquility of heart and an inner awareness of the presence of God. In this class, we will learn the basic method and focus on some core aspects of the practice—how to handle thoughts during prayer; integrate centering prayer into moment-to-moment, daily life; and make centering prayer a “divine therapy” that opens us to the discovery of the divine presence within. Sessions will include video talks by Centering Prayer pioneer Father Thomas Keating and other teachers, discussion, reflection and, of course, ample practice of Centering Prayer.
Free Introductory class on Thursday, November 3, at 6pm.
A WEEKLY COURSE
(4 sessions) Thursdays
November 10– December 8, 6–7:30pm
No class on November 24.
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Members: $80 / Nonmembers: $90
Go here to register: http://www.opencenter.org/centering-prayer/
Events
On the eve of United in Prayer Day, an invitation to practice two centering modalities: Centering Prayer and Body-Mind Centering®
Friday, March 18, 6-9 p.m.
Children’s Aid Society
219 Sullivan St. (one block south of Washington Square)
Auditorium in rear of building 2 flights up
Comfortable clothing
Free will offering
RSVP please, Ildiko Viczian, 212-673-6016
News
Join us for an evening of spiritual nourishment, contemplative prayer and reflection under the guidance of Father Thomas Keating. Following 30 minutes of Centering Prayer, we will view a video of a talk by Fr. Thomas with an opportunity for conversation, questions and sharing. There is no charge. Donations gratefully accepted. All are welcome.
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Saturday evenings from 7-9 PM
November 20, December 18, January 15,
February 19, April 16, May 21 |
| Where: |
The Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary
325 E. 33rd Street, between 1st & 2nd Avenues |
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The Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary is accessible by subway at 33rd and Park (6 train), then walk east. You can also take a subway to 6th and 34th (F, V, B, D, N, Q, R, W), 7th and 34th (1,2,3), or 8th and 34th (A, C, E), transfer to the M16 or M34 crosstown bus on 34th Street and get off at 2nd Ave. & 34th. On the east side of Manhattan, you can take the M15 bus, which goes down 2nd Avenue and up 1st Avenue and get off at 34th St. From outside the city, you can take commuter lines to Penn Station, Port Authority or Grand Central, and transfer to a subway. |
For more information contact: Richard Kigel, 718-698-7514, interiorsilence@gmail.com
Click here to download a PDF flyer for the series to print and share.
News
This segment can be viewed here.
If you’re in NY, tune in Thursday to Busted Halo columnist and NYC Contemplative Outreach asst. coordinator Phil Fox Rose on Currents talking about Centering Prayer and Christian meditation. The piece will air during Thursday’s broadcast on the cable network NET (used to be called the Prayer Channel): Thu, 6/24 at 7:30pm, 11:30pm and Fri 6:30am on Time Warner Cable ch97, Cablevision ch30. It will also appear on the network’s website, netny.net, within a few days.
News
Do you seek the still, small voice of God?
This workshop will help you to become more open to the God within and hear with the “ear of the heart.”
Centering Prayer is a renewal of an ancient form of Christian prayer. It is a method of consenting to the presence and action of Christ in the stillness of our being. It is an exercise of faith, hope and love, moving beyond conversation with Christ to communion. The fruit of this prayer is a growing sense of God’s leading us beyond anxiety into an inner stillness and peace, and outward in compassion and service. Anyone desiring to deepen his or her prayer life will benefit from this introduction to Centering Prayer as the workshop is for those who are new to Centering Prayer and for those who wish to renew their practice.
WHERE: St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church Rectory, 116 Sixth Ave. (corner of Park Place), Park Slope, Brooklyn
WHEN: Saturday, May 8, 2010 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Registration and Visiting starts at 9 a.m.
Follow-up sessions: May 13, 20 and June 3 and 10 — 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: Free — Donations graciously accepted
Coffee and Tea Provided — Bring Lunch or Deli nearby
CONTACT: Jean Prahl, 718-622-1712 — mjpbklny@gmail.com
Sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of New York City and St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Park Slope, Brooklyn.
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