FULLY BOOKED

Led by Jill Benet

This retreat provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of silence and companionship. The rhythm of the day will include extended periods of Centering Prayer, silence, Lectio Divina, and rest. Following the guidelines of the Contemplative Outreach Post-Intensive Retreat, participants may choose longer periods of solitude. Individual companioning will be available daily. This retreat is an invitation to open to the presence and action of the Divine within. An established practice of silent prayer, meditation or Centering Prayer is highly recommended.

Arrive in time for supper at 6pm on Sunday 4 February and depart after breakfast on Sunday 11 February.

Cost:

En-suite: £730

Standard: £665

For more information or to make a booking, please e-mail the Administrator at admin@christian-retreat.org or use our contact us form.

Jill is the London Co-ordinator of Contemplative Outreach, founded to teach the method of Centering Prayer and to support Centering Prayer groups and communities. She has trained in the US and UK, and studied under its founder, Fr Thomas Keating. Jill is a co-founder of the Silence in the City series of talks on the contemplative life and has collaborated with Cynthia Bourgeault, James Finley, and Richard Rohr, among others. She leads groups, Introductory Days, Quiet Days, and retreats. She is a professional teacher and guide of Inner Relationship Focusing.