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
Becoming Mystics: Experiencing the Incarnation from Within presented by Fr. Bill Shehan, O.M.I.
January 10, 2026 from 10am to 12pm on Zoom
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Topic to be Announced presented by Pamela Begeman
February 14, 2026 from 10:00am to 12pm on Zoom
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United in Prayer Day
March 6 & 7, 2026, on Zoom
In March on the 6th & 7th we invite you all to join with us for the yearly “United in Prayer Day” that recognizes Fr. Thomas Keating’s birthday by gathering Centering Prayer practitioners from around the globe in a 24-hour celebration of prayer. If you haven’t ever participated – you will want to.For details click here.
In Person Day of Recollection with Fr. Carl Arico
April 12, 2026 at Graymoor Monastery
Details to follow.
Featured Resources
Recording of Marie Howard’s The Evolution of Fr. Thomas Keating’s Vision
Recording of Pamela Begeman’s presentation on The Spirituality of Money: In God We Trust
Recording of Fr. Bill’s Sheehan’s presentation on Spiritual Growth Teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating
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