Welcome
Theresa of Avila says the transforming union might be likened to the transformation of a worm into a butterfly. The life of a butterfly totally transcends that of a worm, but the worm contributes to the process by weaving its own cocoon. By the regular practice of contemplative prayer and by dismantling the emotional programs for happiness, we too weave our cocoon, die to the false-self system, and await the moment of resurrection.
Thomas Keating, The Mystery of Christ
Contemplative Outreach of Westchester is truly grateful to launch our new website. We are glad you found our page. 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
After the Resurrection, April 20, 2024, 9am to 3pm
It is with great joy that we invite you to our first in-person Day of Recollection since 2020! (Available on Zoom, too). Fr. Carl Arico will explore with us the graces to be received in the grand liturgical feast of Pentecost. What unfolds for us in the time between the Resurrection and Pentecost? How does the feast of Pentecost touch our hearts? Let us linger together and ponder that “The Spirit… is not given only once… is an ongoing promise, an endless promise…always fulfilled and always being fulfilled.” (Fr. Thomas Keating, OCSO, The Mystery of Christ). Registration is required.
Last day to register: April 12, 2024
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Opportunities to Learn or Refresh your Centering Prayer Practice
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop, Saturday May 18, 2024 with Frank Pendola, Mike Smoolca, or Nancy Stimac, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT 06107 and via Zoom.
Introduction to Centering Prayer for Those in a 12-Step Program, First Saturday of each month, May through September 2024, noon to 2:30 pm, online. These workshops, tailored to the 12-Step Community, are free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link on the Friday before the Saturday workshop. Register by May 2 for the May workshop.
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Join a Monthly Virtual Mini-Intensive Retreat. First Saturdays, 8 am to 9:15 am. Sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of New Jersey. Two 25-minute prayer times separated by time for an optional meditative walk, followed by Lectio Divina with Guidelines for Christian Living by Father Thomas Keating. Registration is not required. The link to join is the same for each session. Dial by your location:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York).
Upcoming Events
Registration is not required for our monthly Zoom events. Please contact us to request a link for an upcoming event. The April 20 Day of Recollection is an exception. Register on Mariandale’s webpage.
April 20, 2024 from 9am – 3pm
After the Resurrection with Fr. Carl Arico
Options for either in-person at The Center at Mariandale, Ossining, NY or on Zoom. Registration is required on Mariandale’s webpage.
Register by April 12th.
May 11, 2024
Wisdom Comes Forth Reaching: Christ and the Feminine Divine with Fr. Vincent Pizzuto
Featured Resources
Recording of Janet Corso’s presentation on Spirituality of Aging.
Recording of Fr. Bill’s Sheehan’s presentation on Teachings & Principles of St. Ignatius
Programs and events sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of New Jersey
Podcast: Opening Minds, Opening Hearts