”Interior silence is one of the most strengthening and affirming of human experiences. There is nothing more affirming in fact, than the experience of God´s presence. That revelation says, as nothing else can, You are a good person, I created you and I love you .”

Open Mind Open Heart ~ Thomas Keating

A weekend for those already familar with, and practising, Centering Prayer in their lives. 

It will be an opportunity to reflect on, and to deepen our practise. Lectio Divina – listening for God through Scripture – will form part of our prayer this weekend.  

“The purpose of centering prayer is not to experience peace, but to clear the unconscious obstacles to the permanent abiding state of union with God.
… Centering prayer is not so much an exercise of attention as intention. Our intention is to be present to God’s presence and actions in our lives.
… Centering prayer is not a way of turning on the presence of God.
Rather, it is a way of saying “Here I am.”

From Open Mind, Open Heart by Thomas Keating. 

Fionnuala Quinn OP is a Dominican Sister, who resides in Dublin. Fionnuala opened Contemplative Outreach Dublin in 2007.