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Saturday, November 7, 2020, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMVallombrosa Retreat Center presents:
"Taming the Monkey Mind:
Dealing with Distractions in Centering Prayer"
with Carl McColman
November 7, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Three sessions with breaks; the recording will be available for ticketholders. $25 charge.
TICKETS ARE AT EVENTBRITE: CLICK HERE.
“I’ve tried Centering Prayer, but my mind just won’t settle down!” If you’ve ever said this, or something like it, then this mini-retreat is for you! We will be reflecting together on how the “monkey mind” feels like such a distraction during forms of silent prayer — and then we’ll consider how we can actually “meet the monkey” in such a way that even the noisiest thoughts can become doorways to deeper prayer. We’ll pray together, learn together, and support one another on the greatest of adventures — moving more deeply into the silence of Divine Love.
Carl McColman is a contemplative blogger, author, and podcaster based in Atlanta. He is a lay associate of the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia. His books include The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Unteachable Lessons and Befriending Silence. Carl brings insightful knowledge and enthusiasm to his passion for the great mystics of our faith — and loves to share how their wisdom can make a difference in peoples' lives. His website is www.carlmccolman.com.
Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park,
a ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco
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