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Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop

  • Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center 303 Tunxis Road West Hartford, CT, 06107 United States (map)

Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Frank Pendola, Mike Smoolca or Nancy Stimac

In this introductory workshop, you will learn the ancient method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet, reflective atmosphere. We will cover the history, psychology, and theology of the practice. Two prayer sessions and a question-and-answer session are included.

Offering: $50

Scholarships are available, please contact Mike Smoolca at cce@holyfamilyretreat.org for more information.


Presenter Profiles

Frank Pendola

Frank Pendola is a commissioned presenter for Contemplative Outreach and serves on the Contemplative Outreach of CT leadership team. He currently serves as music minister at local parishes in Rhode Island. Frank loves to lend his voice in chant or song as an aid to contemplative practice with friends from various denominations and spiritual traditions.


Mike Smoolca

Mike Smoolca is a contemplative group and workshop facilitator and a dedicated teacher and student of contemplative practice and wisdom spirituality. He is a Contemplative Outreach presenter and coordinator for the Christian Contemplative Experience at Holy Family, Contemplative Outreach of CT, and the Northern CT Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. Mike is a practicing spiritual director and supervisor as well as a BioSpiritual Focusing companion and teacher.


Nancy Stimac

Nancy Stimac is a Contemplative Outreach Lectio Divina Service Team member and a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina. She is certified by the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Catholic Biblical School Lay Ministry program and is a teacher for the Catholic Biblical School. She serves the Catholic community of Windsor Locks by lectoring, facilitating prayer groups, conducting Bible studies, and serving on evangelization teams.


Earlier Event: May 17
Men's Recovery Retreat
Later Event: May 31
Women's Retreat