This is an opportunity for more extensive periods of Centering Prayer to deepen the personal practice of contemplative prayer. The Post Intensive Retreat focuses more on complete silence for the duration of the retreat with no educational component presented. The Intensive Retreat has several days teaching components. All meals are silent with no conversation. A minimum of one-year regular practice of Centering Prayer is a prerequisite to attend.

Dates: July 21-July 28, 2024
Time: Sun. July 21 (Arrival: 4:30 pm; Soup Supper: 5:30 pm; Retreat opening: 7 pm) –Sun. July 28, 4 pm.
Fee: Register and pay in full by June 21: $700 (includes meals and private room.) Registration and payment after June 21: $715.
Retreat leaders: Dick Jensen and Carol Mizeur.

Dick Jensen is an everyday mystic, teacher, and listener. He has been involved with Centering Prayer for over 25 years as a practitioner and certified presenter for Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. He is a member of the Board for Centering Prayer of the Mississippi Valley and is involved with Centering Prayer as an 11th Step Practice. Dick currently leads two Centering Prayer groups that meet on Zoom. He and his wife live in Davenport, IA. They have two children and four grandchildren as well as a large, shared extended family.

Carol Mizeur is from Moline, IL, Christ the King Parish. She has been a Centering Prayer practitioner for over 30 years. She has served Centering Prayer as Group Facilitator and as Chapter Coordinator for the Mississippi Valley Centering Prayer. She loves to share the prayer with anyone who is interested.