Centering Prayer / Meditation -
Catholic Communities of Oak Park and Neighbors
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Centering Prayer, under the auspices of Spirit and Light Collaborative, arises from our shared contemplative tradition and consists of simply sitting in silence with God. We open the doors of our minds and hearts to wordless communion with God. We say “Yes” to God’s loving and healing presence in our lives.
Join us to deepen your relationship with God; learn how to handle distractions while praying; find support and nourishment for your prayer life; experience community and share spiritual insights.
“When you pray, go to your room, close the door and pray to your Abba in secret. And your Abba who sees in secret, will reward you.” - Mt. 6:6
The Centering Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM in the transept of St. Edmund Church. For information contact Kathleen Gorman at [email protected]
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Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop - January 31 and February 2026
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Saturday Morning, January 31 in St. Edmund Murphy Hall and Mondays in February on Zoom
"Contemplative prayer allows the hunger and thirst for God to well up." - Fr. Thomas Keating OCSO
Are you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God? This workshop will provide the basics of a centuries-old method of silent prayer which facilitates opening our minds and hearts to wordless communion with God.
Registration will be at 8:15 AM and the program will start at 8:30 AM and end by 12:30 PM. It includes two periods of prayer. No charge. Donations cover materials and refreshments. Register by sending an email to [email protected] - Walk-ins welcome.
You are encouraged to attend four follow-up sessions on Monday evenings in February from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Zoom. We will pray and watch videos of a Trappist monk, Fr. Thomas Keating, discussing this form of prayer.
Bob and Kathleen Gorman are commissioned presenters of the Centering Prayer method and serve on teams that facilitate 9-day silent retreats for Contemplative Outreach. They are active in the Oak Park Catholic Community.
Sponsored by Spirit and Light: A Catholic Collaborative for Living Faith
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