The Living Flame service team is most pleased to let the Contemplative Outreach Chapters know that the Living Flame program is alive and well on Zoom. We currently have […]
Let’s Start Planning
From the Presenter Formation Service Team Top row left to right: Margaret Swavely, Stephen Hoffman, Diane Boruff Bottom row left to right: Christine Hoffman, Gerald King Would you like to […]
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Consenting to the Action of the Spirit
Consenting to the Action of the Spirit by Colleen Thomas “Therefore the mystic’s concern with the imperative of social action is not merely to improve the condition of society. It […]
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“Xs” On The Calendar
“Xs” on the calendar By Leslee Terpay It is hard to believe that almost a year has passed since I was asked to write about how Lectio Divina could […]
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Exploring What We Have in Common: Engaging in Interspirituality
Exploring What We Have in Common: Engaging in Interspirituality by Jenny Adamson Member of the Contemplative Outreach Governing Board Every year the Governing Board of Contemplative Outreach comes up […]
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Christian Contemplative Practice and Loving Kindness Meditation
Q: As I go deeper and deeper into contemplative and introspective work the barrier I run into is the constantly articulated goal (by all the great teachers, saints and […]
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Is Centering Prayer for Everybody?
Q: I have used the CD series, “Contemplative Prayer” from Sounds True, along with reading many of Father Keating’s books. When I tried Centering Prayer, my mind was filled […]
Starting the Year Anew
Starting a new year can be an opportunity to recommit oneself to a practice or go deeper into it. We offer the following suggestions: The Daily Reader for Contemplative […]
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About the Sacred Word
Q: “How do I choose my sacred word for Centering Prayer” Dear Friend, Thank you for asking for clarification on the first Centering Payer method guideline: “Choose a sacred word […]
WHERE’S THE LIGHT SWITCH?
WHERE’S THE LIGHT SWITCH? Harry Francis Thompson San Diego So I go there In quiet and dark I show up naked, willing, Not knowing, Not understanding It’s mechanics […]
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Vestibules to our Centering Prayer Time
Q: I recently completed e-courses in Centering Prayer as well as Welcoming Prayer. When doing Centering Prayer, I find that most thoughts that come up are related to tasks […]
Our Guiding Lights
By Julie Saad Governing Board Facilitator This time of year often brings memories of loved ones and events that we hold close. As I write this article, we have […]