Access Your Inner Room with Centering Prayer

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Date
October 29 - November 1, 2026

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Discover the transformative power of centering prayer as you learn to access your sacred inner sanctuary. Join us to explore the practice of entering your "inner room," unlocking a deeper connection with the divine and finding profound peace within yourself.

Accessing our inner room and exploring its transformative effects is a profound spiritual practice rooted in Jesus' teachings.

How do we access our inner room?
What begins to happen when we enter or inner room?
Just prior to his death, Fr Thomas Keating encouraged us to return to the basics. Early on Fr Thomas placed a great emphasis on Matt. 6:6 “ Whenever you pray go to your inner room, close the door and pray to your dear ABBA in secret,” In focusing on this text Fr Thomas raises two very practical questions.


This retreat offers an opportunity to explore Fr. Thomas Keating's two practical questions about accessing and experiencing our inner room, while also providing time for centering prayer practice. Through this contemplative journey, participants will have the chance to deepen their understanding and experience of this powerful spiritual practice.

Thursday

3:00 pm check in
6:00 pm Supper
7:00 pm welcome and introductions


Friday and Saturday

7:30 am centering prayer
Breakfast
9:30 am centering prayer  and conference
Lunch
1:30 pm spiritual direction…soul friending
3:00 pm centering prayer and conference
Supper
7:30 pm contemplative Eucharist (on Saturday the Sunday Liturgy will be celebrated)

Sunday

7:30 am centering prayer
Breakfast
9:30 centering prayer and conference
Lunch

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Customer Reviews

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

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Spiritual Oasis
From the moment you enter the property you feel right at home. The grounds are amazing, accommodations are spotless and the food so nourishing that your spirit is guaranteed to be revived. Betty, as always, brings a fresh perspective and solutions to making everyday living a more pleasurable and spiritual experience.

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Embracing the Journey: A Women's Retreat on the Spiritual & Psychological Dimensions of Aging
I thoroughly enjoyed and retreat itself. The Presenter, Betty Hill Crowson, was well prepared and knowledgeable about the topic. She presented the topic clearly and provided opportunities for attendees to participate in exercises in order to experience aspects of the subject matter directly. Ms. Crowson was accessible and readily answered any questions.

Room accommodations were clean and comfortable and the food was excellent. All
was well done.

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BioSpiritual Focusing: Day of Presence
Lovely group. The facilitators were transitioning, so it was a little disorganized, but the subject matter was delivered thoughtfully and clearly.

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Blessing of the animals
A beautiful ceremony and blessing for our pets on the feast of Saint Francis. Genesis Spiritual Center has a peaceful and inviting space to spend time appreciating nature and the many gifts God’s creation gives us each day. I appreciated the time and blessing given to my pet during this event.

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Sister Miriam Therese Callnan, RSM
Aside from the content of one’s retreat, enjoying the beauty of the grounds and property is a blessing. Thank you for offering such a respite!

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