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Welcome to Centering Prayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

God is present to each one of us, at the centre of our being, every moment of our lives, regardless of our religion, race, nationality or position in life.  He is loving us with a love we cannot begin to imagine.  He knows us intimately and longs to make Himself known to us. In Centering Prayer we sit silently in His Presence and allow our usual thoughts flow past without paying any attention to them. We allow ourselves to be present to God, to let God love us. It is an ancient way of prayer presented in an updated form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are searching for God or for a way to get to know Him\nbetter, this silent gentle way of praying may be for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Sept 25th-27th Weekend Retreat<\/u><\/strong> in Tobar Mhuire Retreat Centre<\/u><\/strong>, Crossgar, Co Down. Cost \u00a3235\/\u20ac270 full residential & retreat cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking: contact Tobar Mhuire: Phone 0044 28 4483 0242 or Email secretary@tobarmhuire.com<\/a> or Email Alan Lorimer at alanlorimer.al@gmail.com<\/a>
Sept 25th-27th Weekend Retreat<\/u><\/strong> in The Old Rectory<\/u><\/strong>, Donaghmore, Donard, Co Wicklow. Harriet is taking the bookings. COI facilitators. For details and booking please contact: Harriet – harrietandrews233@gmail.com<\/a> Ph: 00353 (0)87 7111865<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov 4th – 11th Post Intensive Retreat<\/u><\/strong> in Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre<\/u><\/strong>, Co Wexford. Cost \u20ac850 full residential and retreat cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details\/booking: Email: contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com<\/a> or Phone: +353 (0)87 6017709<\/a>.Nov 27th – 29th Advent Weekend Retreat<\/u><\/strong> in Ballyvaloo Retreat Centre<\/strong>, Co Wexford. Cost \u20ac250 full residential and retreat cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details\/booking: Email: contemplativeoutreachireland@gmail.com<\/a> or Phone +<\/a> 353 (0)87 6017709<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec 4th – 6th Online Weekend Retreat<\/strong> (Invitation to register will be sent closer to the date)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click HERE<\/a><\/strong> for our Retreat List 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All Donations are Gratefully Accepted<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank You!<\/strong>
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