Contemplative Outreach of Maryland
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2020 Half-Day Retreat Series
The purpose of these half-day retreats is to deepen our awareness of God's transforming presence in our lives.
Part 2
The Contemplative Experience of Jesus
Part 2 -- The Parables
Saturday March 21, 2020
"What is the essence of the message that the Christian contemplative tradition seeks to impart? It is the experience Jesus had of the Father (Ultimate Reality) as Abba." – Father Thomas Keating

In this second installment of a 3-part series, we will continue to reflect on the Gospel as sharing in Jesus’ experience of God and what that means for contemplative living today. Aware of the oppressive realities of the Roman Empire and the egoic use of religion, we will explore the spiritual awakening stories known as 'the parables'.

The morning will include three 30 minute periods of centering prayer and an interactive discussion. 

Led by COMW Leadership Team Member LJ Milone
Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington ( COMW ) 
9:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday March 21, 2020

  • 4201 Albemarle St., NW
  • We will be meeting in Room 212.
  • Washington, DC 20016
  • Tenley Circle Metro
  • Enter via Albemarle street level door.
  • Sign-in and book sales in the lounge area straigh ahead.
  • Parking on the street or take the Metro
  • Look for COMW signage 
     Light Refreshments Served
     Books Available for Sale - Cash or Check Only


Suggested $20 Goodwill Offering per Half Day Retreat at the Door  

Pre Registration Not Required
Sign in at the door!

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Future Half-Day Retreat Schedule Below   
Subject to change (As of 02/18/2020)
 
  • March 21, 2020: The Contemplative Experience of Jesus (Part 2) The Parables
  • -Location: St. Columba NW DC  Tenley Circle
  • -Led by COMW Leadership Team Member LJ Milone

  • April 18, 2020: The Contemplative Experience of Jesus (Part 3) Hard Sayings
  • -Location: St. John the Baptist Silver Spring, MD
  • -Led by COMW Leadership Team Member LJ Milone 

MAY & JUNE EVENTS DESCIBED BELOW


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SAVE THE DATES! REGISTER! ATTEND!
Second Saturdays Morning of Centering Prayer
w/Keating Videos
March 14
6 Day Centering Prayer Retreat w/Father Bill Sheehan at Holy Cross Abbey March 30 - April 5-Filling up Fast!
-  -- Read More
REGISTRATION OPEN!
COMW May 15-16 Overnight Facilitator Retreat
—  Read more
SAVE THE DATES!!
COMW June 13 Centering Prayer Intro Program with Father Carl Arico and LJ Milone
-- In the Works!! Read More !
REGISTRATION OPEN!!
COMW October 25-30 Centering Prayer Retreat
—  Read more
Other Resources, Retreats & Events in the Area! .    

Next Saturday Centering Prayer Retreat - March14, 2020

Brief Contemplative Lessons from Meister Eckhart by LJ Milone

Center for Spiritual Deepening Awakening to Reality: Thomas Merton on the Contemplative Life February 10, 17 & 24; 7:30 -9:00 pm With L.J. Milone


Note LJ Milone's article on page 9 - " Meister Eckhart’s Gift to Centering Prayer: The Fifth R"



   
Contemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington (COMW)
Centering Prayer  is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. 

This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Centering Prayer emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Christ.
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