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AUG. 4-6 EVERARDO PEDRAZA, MA. AND JUAN C. GARCIA, PH.D., LMFT WITH CELLIST, ROB HODGES, PH.D. : INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER FOR MEN & WOMEN

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Introduction to Centering Prayer weekend retreat

Everardo Pedraza,  MA. Juan C. Garcia, Ph.D., LMFT.   Rob Hodges, Ph.D.
Centering Prayer is a time-honored prayer practice in the Christian contemplative tradition that has helped men and women to prepare for, receive, and deepen the gift of contemplative prayer. People have been practicing Centering Prayer throughout the centuries, but it is different from what we may think of as prayer. It is not the type of prayer we are used to, like praying out loud or asking for something, or even giving thanks. It is moving deep within ourselves, in silence, saying nothing, asking nothing, just intending to be in the Presence of God, and allowing God to be with us. An introductory retreat offers instruction and practice on the method of Centering Prayer and discussion about its conceptual background. We will learn from experienced teaching, DVD’s and group discussion. We will also enjoy Eucharist, as well as pray a prayer based on the Liturgy of the Hours (Morning and Night Prayer).

Whether your interest is deepening your relationship with God, relief from the stress of daily life, or learning about contemplative prayer, why not take some time this summer to learn and practice Centering Prayer? There will be plenty of time to rest and enjoy the beautiful contemplative oasis of St. Clare’s Retreat House in the Santa Cruz mountains.  The intention for this weekend retreat is to refresh the spirit and deepen our commitment to a regular practice of Centering Prayer. Beginner and experienced Centering Prayer practitioners are welcome.

Everardo Pedraza,  MA. (a left picture shown above) is Coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of Central California. He earned a master of arts in theology from the Graduate Theological Union / Franciscan School of Theology. He has been facilitating Centering Prayer retreats since 2008. He serves as a Mindfulness Coach at Integral Community Solutions Institute in Fresno, California.

Juan C. Garcia, Ph.D., LMFT. (a middle picture shown above) serves as Director of Integral Community Solutions Institute, a non-profit counseling agency serving the San Joaquin Valley. He served as professor of Counseling at Fresno State for over 30 years and continues to integrate the value of contemplative prayer in the training of new counselors. He is a graduate of the Living School for Action and Contemplation, founded by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM.
Rob Hodges

Rob Hodges, Ph.D. (a right picture shown above) is a cellist and singer who enjoys collaborating with artists of all stripes. He earned his Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from UCSB in 2009 after having spent several years teaching and researching in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Rob’s ongoing musical interests and explorations involve mind – body – spirit connections to music in relation to healing, ritual, and collaborative improvisation. Rob is a labyrinth designer and builder as well as an Advanced Labyrinth Walk Facilitator, trained through Veriditas International Association. He operates a small landscape design and installation business focusing on native and pollinator-friendly plant propagation. Rob and his wife (and collaborative partner) poet, Catherine Abbey Hodges, lives and works at The Croft, their home in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills, near Springville, California.
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AUG. 4-6 EVERARDO PEDRAZA, MA. AND JUAN C. GARCIA, PH.D., LMFT WITH CELLIST, ROB HODGES, PH.D. : INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER FOR MEN & WOMEN