Introduction to Centering Prayer

With Donna Kreiensieck and Mary Bieter

September 18 - 20, 2026

Date and Time Details: Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
Arrive between 1:30 - 5:00 pm.
Supper is served at 5:30 pm.
The first session begins at 7:00 pm.
The final session will conclude before 11:30 am.
Depart at 1:00 pm after midday dinner.

Location: Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude

Address: 465 Keuterville Rd.Cottonwood, ID 83522

Contact: Melissa England
mengland@stgertrudes.org
208-962-2000

Suggested Donation
  • Intro Centering Prayer - Single – $390.00
  • Intro Centering Prayer - Shared – $350.00
  • Introduction to Centering Prayer Commuter – $145.00

The suggested donation is the minimal amount needed to help us meet expenses. Those blessed with more may wish to contribute more and those who have less may give less.

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St. Benedict frequently unites silence and prayer in the work of seeking God. Centering prayer is one of several prayer practices that flow out of Benedictine Life. Thomas Merton describes centering prayer as “a ‘return to the heart,’ finding one’s deepest center, awakening the profound depths of our being in the presence of God.” The goal is to be present to the Lord and aware of the divine action within you.

This introductory retreat will provide the background and fundamentals of Centering Prayer and teach how to develop a continuing practice.

About the Leader

Donna Kreiensieck and Mary Bieter

Donna Kreiensiecki is a Contemplative Outreach commissioned presenter. She has 20 years of experience offering Centering Prayer retreats and has practiced Centering Prayer for 30 years. Mary Bieter is a certified spiritual director trained at the Shalem Institute in Washington, D.C. She was introduced to Centering Prayer twenty years ago and is a newly commissioned presenter […]

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Spirit Center | spirit-center@stgertrudes.org | 208-962-2000

Monastery of St. Gertrude | 465 Keuterville Rd., Cottonwood, ID 83522