Welcome
The fundamental purpose of centering prayer…is to contribute to bringing the knowledge and experience of God’s love into the general consciousness of the human family. …Contemplative prayer is a process of interior transformation, a conversion initiated by God and leading, if we consent, to divine union. …[It] is a fundamental constituent of human nature and hence available to every human being. It is accessed by letting go of our own idea of ourselves, turning our will over to God, and resting in the Divine Indwelling that is already present within us and waiting to reveal itself to us.
Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart
Contemplative Outreach of Westchester is truly glad you found our page. As one of the many chapters of Contemplative Outreach, LTD, we hope to support your centering prayer practice. Look around for resources to help you along your spiritual journey. We practice Centering Prayer and hope you will join us.
…Members of the Westchester NY Chapter of Contemplative Outreach
Announcements
United in Prayer Day, March 14 to 15, 2025
Join an international community to share Centering Prayer around the world and around the clock! United in Prayer Day is a free, globally-hosted 18-hour prayer vigil accessible via Zoom, sponsored by Contemplative Outreach LTD. In the global unity of silence as God’s first language, we hold vigil for suffering humanity and all creation, and we honor Thomas Keating’s birthday (March 7), and the growing presence of Christ among us. No registration necessary. Join at any time you wish. The event begins on Friday March 14 at 9pm Eastern Time (UTC-4) and ends on Saturday March 15 at 3pm Eastern Time (UTC-4). For information click this link.
An Opportunity to Learn or Refresh Centering Prayer in Person. March 27, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that the Introduction to Centering Prayer workshop will be offered in New Rochelle on March 27 from 12:45 to 3pm . Please join us. Details and registration at this link.
April 12, 2025, 9am to 3:30pm
A day of Recollection in person at Mariandale with Fr. Carl Arico. Register here.
May 20, 2025, 10am to noon.
Thomas Keating’s Evolving Vision presented online by Marie Howard. Details to follow.
Featured Resources
Recording of Carl McColman’s presentation on Difficult Conversations and Divided Communities: Meeting the Challenges of our Times with a Contemplative Heart
Contemplative Outreach, LTD, recently celebrated its 40th year of service with a conference at Emory University, Atlanta, GA. Unedited versions of the proceedings can be found at this link.
Recording of Sr. MaryAnne Francolanza’s presentation on Ecological Holiness.
Recording of Fr. Bill’s Sheehan’s presentation on Teachings & Principles of St. Ignatius
Programs and events sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of New Jersey
Programs and events sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of NYC
Programs and events sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Connecticut
Retreat schedule for Holy Cross Monastery, West Park, NY
Programs and events sponsored by Closer than Breath, an online, interspiritual community where you can practice Centering Prayer and study universal truths to deepen your relationship with God and find peace within.
Podcast: Opening Minds, Opening Hearts