About Contemplative Outreach

Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network of individuals and small faith communities such as ours, committed to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel. The common desire for Divine transformation, primarily expressed through a commitment to a daily Centering Prayer practice, unites our international, interdenominational community.

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Today, Contemplative Outreach annually serves over 40,000 people; supports over 120 active contemplative chapters in 55 countries; supports 648 known prayer groups; teaches over 15,000 people the practice of Centering Prayer and other contemplative practices through locally-hosted workshops; and provides training and resources to local chapters and volunteers. We also publish and distribute the wisdom teachings of Fr. Thomas Keating and other resources that support the contemplative life.






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Celebrate your community while you Center with them at various locations. Contact the leadership if you have questions.

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Springfield Chapter of Contemplative Outreach!

Assumption Abbey Retreat Center

Assumption Abbey, Ava, MO Thursday – Sunday An experience of contemplative prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, silence, solitude, and self reflection. Retreatants will come together for conferences on learning to love through forgivness. Donation $150 Read more…

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