Access Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer
The EnLIGHTenment Series
Access Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer
Presented by Father Bill Sheehan, OMI
July 14 @ 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Discover the transformative power of Centering Prayer as you learn to access your sacred inner sanctuary. Join us to explore the practice of entering your “inner room,” deepening your relationship with God and discovering greater peace within.
Accessing our inner room and exploring its transformative effects is a profound spiritual practice rooted in the teachings of Jesus. Just prior to his death, Fr. Thomas Keating encouraged us to return to the basics. Early in the development of Centering Prayer, Fr. Thomas placed great emphasis on Matthew 6:6: “Whenever you pray go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your Father in secret.”
This presentation reflects on two practical questions raised by Father Thomas:
- How do we access our inner room?
- What begins to happen when we enter our inner room?
This evening begins with dinner and then we will explore these questions through teaching, reflection, and a period of Centering Prayer.
Participants will also be introduced to the Four Consents described by Fr. Thomas Keating:
- Consent to Presence
- Consent to God’s Action Within
- Consent to Let Go
- Consent to Transformation
Whether you are new to Centering Prayer or have practiced for years, this program offers an opportunity to return to the basics, deepen your contemplative practice, and experience more fully the transformative journey of the inner room.
“The ideal disposition for the divine encounter is the gathering together of one’s whole being in silent and alert attentiveness.” – Thomas Keating
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Sunday July 12, 4PM
Event Topic: Accessing your inner room with Centering Prayer
About the Presenter
Father Bill Sheehan, OMI
Father Bill Sheehan is a priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI).
He holds a Master’s degree ni Formative Spirituality from Duquesne University.
Father Sheehan was present at the first Centering Prayer retreat offered by Father Thomas Keating, OCSO, at the Lama Foundation ni 1993. Since that time, he has led numerous Centering Prayer workshops and retreats worldwide.
He is known for his gentle presence and long-standing
service in the Centering Prayer community.
“The ideal disposition for the divine encounter is the gathering together of one’s whole being in silent and alert attentiveness.”
Fr. Thomas Keating
Flow of the Evening: Tuesday July 14 Please register by July 8th.
Schedule
5:00 PM — Gathering & Catered meal
6:00 PM — Welcome & Logistics
6:05 PM — History Reading & Transition to Prayer
6:10 – 6:30 PM — Centering Prayer Block (20 minutes exact)
6:35 PM — Introduce Fr. Bill Sheehan
7:20 – 7:30 PM — Break
7:30 – 8:20 PM — Second Presentation Block
8:20 – 8:30 PM — Questions, Responses & Closing Remarks
🥪 Early Gathering & Catered Meal
Join us for a meal to break bread together before hand.
We hope this evening offers space for stillness and insight.
Prayer groups are invited to join us for this special evening!
Registration Deadline is Sunday, July 12th at 4PM
Location
For any questions please email: enlightenment@centeringprayerstl.com
Registration
Having trouble registering or did not receive a confirmation email? Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com.