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:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T171500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T085011
CREATED:20260408T181448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180828Z
UID:77356-1779902100-1779913800@centeringprayerstl.org
SUMMARY:Gratefulness! The Prayers of David
DESCRIPTION:The EnLIGHTenment Series \n\n\n\nGratefulness! The Prayers of David Steindl-Rast\n\n\n\nAwake to the Gift: The Transforming Power of Gratitude\n\n\n\nPresented by Jim McElroy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrawing on the teachings of Thomas Keating and Brother David Steindl-Rast\, this presentation will explore how the practice of Centering Prayer and an attitude of gratitude opens us to a life of joyful awareness.Through silence and consent to God’s presence and action within\, we begin to notice the gift of each moment more fully. Brother David Steindl-Rast’s simple rhythm—Stop\, Look\, Go—offers a practical way of living this awareness in daily life.Together\, we will reflect on how contemplative prayer and gratitude are deeply connected: \n\n\n\n\nHow silence awakens us to the present moment\n\n\n\nHow consent deepens trust in God’s unfolding presence\n\n\n\nHow gratefulness becomes a response to the life already given\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will be invited into both quiet reflection and simple practices that can be carried into everyday life. \n\n\n\n\n\n“Today I want to pay attention to all the superfluous things that are important to me\, and my joy will praise you. Praise is pure abundance and at the same time the ultimate meaning of our lives.” DSR \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Topic:Gratitude and a life of happiness is the Fruit of Centering Prayer. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nJim McElroy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim McElroy has been practicing Centering Prayer since 1996 and has been a commissioned presenter since 2002. Jim has been on the leadership team of 12-Step Outreach since its formation in 2005 and is especially interested in teaching contemplative practices to the recovery community. He currently serves on the Trustee Team for Contemplative Outreach\, Ltd and is on the Welcoming Prayer Faculty. He is a former coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of St. Louis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlow of the Evening: Wednesday\, May 27\n\n\n\nSchedule5:15 PM – Gathering & Light meal6:00 PM – Welcome6:10 PM – Centering Prayer6:35 PM – PresentationFollowed by time for questions8:30 PM – Close \n\n\n\n🥪 Early Gathering & Light MealJoin us 40 minutes before the meeting for a simple meal.You’re welcome to bring something to share\, but it’s not necessary.We hope this evening offers space for stillness and insight.Feel free to bring a friend. \n\n\n\n\n\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\nIn-Person & Online Participation (Zoom)This event will be held in person and also offered on Zoom. \n\n\n\nRegistrants will receive the link prior to the event.For those joining online\, donations of any amount are gratefully received.A recording of the session will be shared with registrants after it has been edited. \n\n\n\n\nIn Person: A suggested donation of $25 is appreciated. If you are able\, your support helps sustain our programs\, scholarships\, and ongoing expenses.This is a suggestion only and not a barrier to attendance. All are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n For any questions please email: enlightenment@centeringprayerstl.com  \n\n\n\n\nNext Enlightenment Series is August 26th with Father Matthew Flatley\n\n\n\n\nComing Soon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n                \n\n                        InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Phone(Required)Address    \n                    \n                         \n                                        Street Address\n                                        \n                                   \n                                    City\n                                    \n                                 \n                                        State / Province / Region\n                                        \n                                      \n                                    ZIP / Postal Code\n                                    \n                                \n                    \n                This field is hidden when viewing the formAttendance TypeI will attend the sessions (pick one please)\n			\n					\n					In-person\n			\n			\n					\n					Zoom\n			Background(Required)Please briefly share your contemplative prayer backgroundGuestsIf you are bringing guests\, please list their names below. Thank youConnectionHow did you hear about this event?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							Donation(Required)There 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.\nThis is a suggestion only and not a barrier to attendance. All are welcome.\n\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			Mailing List(Required)Do you want to be added to our mailing list?\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			\n			\n					\n					I already receive your informative posts.\n			Donation for ES Gratefulness 5/27/26\n					\n				Donation Total\n							\n						Credit CardCard Details\n					Cardholder Name\n					\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/gratefulness-the-prayers-of-david-steindl-rast/
CATEGORIES:EnLIGHTenment Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://centeringprayerstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/diego-ph-tIL1v1jSoaY-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR