Drawn from ancient prayer practices in the Christian tradition, Centering Prayer facilitates movement from more active modes of prayer into receptive prayer. During this time there will be an opportunity to enter into more profound levels of silence and spiritual practice in an atmosphere of solitude and community. Videos of Centering Prayer founder, Fr. Thomas Keating, will be shared.

Sr. Suzanne Dunn, sfcc coordinates Contemplative Outreach in Santa Barbara and Ventura. She is the spiritual leader of the Beatitudes community in Santa Barbara. She co-leads the monthly Saturday Centering Prayer Practice retreats at La Casa.

Br. Roy Parker, OHC, leads the monthly Centering Prayer Practice days at La Casa. He is an artist and calligrapher.