BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T153000 DTSTAMP:20261021T183249 CREATED:20260610T174622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T140528Z UID:77517-1787745600-1787758200@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:The Garden Within DESCRIPTION:The EnLIGHTenment Series \n\n\n\nThe Garden Within\n\n\n\nDivine therapy … a path to unity\n\n\n\nPresented by Fr. Matthew Flatley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen Thomas Keating was a young college student at Yale University\, spending most of his time in the library consumed with the study of early church teachings on contemplation\, all the while neglecting his academic studies\, he came to understand that the Christian path is an invitation to transformation. He once exclaimed to me\,  “there was so much literature written about our fallen natures\, and conversely\, about the great triumphs of the holy saints\, but I could not find much written about how the average Joe can make this journey.”  Fr. Matt believes this became a life long passion within Thomas Keating\, to discover that sacred path\, and to share his discovery with others. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Topic: \n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer for The Garden Within\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload of Map of Interior Reality\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nFr. Matthew Flatley\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFr. Matthew Flatley is a Roman Catholic priest serving in the Diocese of Jefferson City\, MO.  Prior to the religious life\, he served as a professional Chef for many years\, and then also lived as a Trappist Monk for 5 years\, before entering the Seminary. Today he considers himself a contemplative cook.  For over thirty five years\, he has engaged the daily discipline of Centering Prayer.  Fr. Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies\, and also a Masters of Divinity and a Masters of Arts in Systematic Theology. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlow of the Evening\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n🥪 Early Gathering & Light Meal 55 minutes before 6 PM Program. \n\n\n\nJoining us in person for Dinner? Please register by \n\n\n\nMonday at 4:00 PM so we can plan for you! \n\n\n\nSince we begin earlier than usual\, we’re offering a simple shared meal of sandwiches\, side dishes\, and light desserts You’re warmly welcome to bring something to share\, but please know that it’s not necessary to bring anything—your presence is truly enough.We hope this evening offers space for insight\, stillness\, and transformation.Please feel free to bring a friend! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity of Christ Church\n\n\n\nAddress 830 N Kirkwood RdSt. Louis\, MO 63122 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person & Zoom Options Available \n\n\n\nWhether you join us in person or on Zoom\, we look forward to sharing this evening with you. \n\n\n\nRegistrants joining by Zoom will receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. \n\n\n\nFor those joining online\, donations of any amount are gratefully received. \n\n\n\nA recording of the session will be shared for all registrants after it has been edited. \n\n\n\nIn Person: A suggested donation of $25 is appreciated. If you are able\, your support helps with the cost of the meals\, sustains our programs\, scholarships\, rent\, ongoing website and tech expenses.This is a suggestion only and not a barrier to attendance. All are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For any questions please email: enlightenment@centeringprayerstl.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer for The Garden Within\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe last upcoming EnLIGHTenment Series event for the year is October 28\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n \n\n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Phone(Required)Attendance TypeI will attend the sessions (pick one please)\n \n \n In-person\n \n \n \n Zoom\n \n \n \n Watch Recording Later\n Will you be joining us for dinner?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n You and your guests are welcome to jin us for dinner from 5pm and 5:55 PM\, before the program begins at 6 PM. Please briefly share your contemplative prayer background(Required)If you are bringing guests\, please list their names below. Thank youHow did you hear about this event?(Required)VolunteerVolunteers help make events like this possible\, and we deeply appreciate any support to help lighten the load! Your presence is more than enough\, but if you’d like to help\, please arrive 30 minutes early for welcoming or setup\, and/or stay 30 minutes after for cleanup.\n \n Welcoming\n \n \n Set Up\n \n \n Bring a Light Dish\n \n \n Clean Up\n DonationThere is a suggested donation of $25\, which helps cover meals\, our space\, tech support\, website\, scholarships\, and other expenses. If you are able\, your support is greatly appreciated. This is a suggestion only and not a barrier to attendance. All are welcome.\n \n \n No donation at this time.\n \n \n \n Yes\, I would like to donate via credit card.\n \n \n \n Yes\, I would like to donate via mailed check.\n \n \n \n I will donate at the event.\n Do you want to be added to our mailing list?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n \n I already receive your information\n Donation for ES The Garden Within 8/26/2026\n \n Donation Total\n \n Credit CardCard Details\n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Make it payable to COSTL and mail it to: COSTL c/o Susie Brent \n489 Staines Court \nSt. Louis\, MO 63141IMPORTANT:  All information provided with your gift is strictly confidential and will never be exchanged with another organization or sold to anyone for other use. You may rest assured that we value your support and would not put you or your identity in jeopardy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\n\nHaving trouble registering or did not receive a confirmation email? Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com. URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org/event/the-garden-within/ CATEGORIES:EnLIGHTenment Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centeringprayerstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/7880140.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T203000 DTSTAMP:20261021T183249 CREATED:20260608T193120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T164206Z UID:77569-1784048400-1784061000@centeringprayerstl.org SUMMARY:Access Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer DESCRIPTION:The EnLIGHTenment Series \n\n\n\nAccess Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer\n\n\n\nPresented by Father Bill Sheehan\, OMI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover 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. \n\n\n\nThis Event is Full. Registration Closed. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessing 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: \n\n\n\n\nHow do we access our inner room?\n\n\n\nWhat begins to happen when we enter our inner room?\n\n\n\n\nThis evening begins with dinner and then we will explore these questions through teaching\, reflection\, and a period of Centering Prayer.  \n\n\n\n Participants will also be introduced to the Four Consents described by Fr. Thomas Keating: \n\n\n\n\n\nConsent to Presence\n\n\n\nConsent to God’s Action Within\n\n\n\nConsent to Let Go\n\n\n\nConsent to Transformation\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The ideal disposition for the divine encounter is the gathering together of one’s whole being in silent and alert attentiveness.” – Thomas Keating \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE IS Sunday July 12\, 4PM \n\n\n\nDinner and Presentation $40 Donation \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer for The Inner Room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Topic: Accessing your inner room with Centering Prayer \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nFather Bill Sheehan\, OMI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFather 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-standingservice in the Centering Prayer community. \n\n\n\n“The ideal disposition for the divine encounter is the gathering together of one’s whole being in silent and alert attentiveness.”Fr. Thomas Keating \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlow of the Evening: Tuesday July 14 \n\n\n\nSchedule5:00 PM — Gathering & Catered meal6:00 PM — Welcome & Logistics6:05 PM — History Reading & Transition to Prayer6:10 – 6:30 PM — Centering Prayer Block (20 minutes exact)6:35 PM — Introduce Fr. Bill Sheehan7:20 – 7:30 PM — Break7:30 – 8:20 PM — Second Presentation Block8:20 – 8:30 PM — Questions\, Responses & Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n🥪 Early Gathering & Catered MealJoin 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! \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline is Sunday\, July 12th at 4PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity of Christ Church\n\n\n\nAddress 830 N Kirkwood RdSt. Louis\, MO 63122 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For any questions please email: enlightenment@centeringprayerstl.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer for The Inner Room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nWe are sorry this event is full. Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com to join the waitlist. Please join our subscribers list to receive information about our events. \n\n\n\nHaving trouble registering or did not receive a confirmation email? Reach out to susiebrentcostl@gmail.com. URL:https://centeringprayerstl.org/event/access-your-inner-room-with-centering-prayer-july-2026/ CATEGORIES:EnLIGHTenment Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centeringprayerstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/p4qxvs_ggv0.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR