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Contemplative Outreach Of Dallas

Welcome to Cell of Peace.  Many people in today's world practice different forms of meditation faithfully, experience its transforming power and value the benefits of resting in silence, a silence too deep for words (insights on scriptural prayer).  Small faith communities are powerful places to foster the practice of these forms of prayer as they radiate Love and positive energy.  Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network designed to nurture the practice of Centering Prayer and to help build and facilitate prayer groups .  We also practice and teach Lectio Divina, the slow meditative reading of the Scriptures.

It is my hope, that this web site may provide information, ideas, insights and ways of building a spiritual network for you -- for your support on the Spiritual Journey.

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Further information about Centering Prayer and Contemplative Outreach.

 

 

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News & Events

- 2008 Annual Four-Day Intensive Retreat announced for May 1 to 4, 2008.  This Centering Prayer retreat will feature Fr Justin Langille as retreat director.  Details & Registration Form

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Centering Prayer Groups.   You invited  to join one of the Dallas area Centering Prayer Groups on Saturday morning, Sunday evening, Monday evening, or Thursday evening.  The weekly prayer gatherings are open to all who are striving to embrace a daily practice of Silent Prayer and Lectio Divina using the methodology developed by Fr Thomas Keating and others. 

New Dallas

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Check out the new Dallas Centering Prayer group that meets at the Lovers Lane United Methodist Church in Dallas.

Ft Worth
Groups

If you live in the Ft Worth area, you may want to check out a Centering Prayer group close to you.  Visit the Contemplative Outreach of Fort Worth Web Site for a listing of  several prayer groups in Ft Worth.

Current
Prayer Group
Activities

Besides the practice of centering prayer at each group meeting, we have recently included a 20 minute period of Lectio Divina after our centering prayer period.

 

CHECK MEETING CALENDAR FOR CANCELLATIONS

 

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Workshops, Retreat Days and Special Events are scheduled throughout the year.  To view details about our current offerings, please visit the Workshops & Retreats page.

Upcoming Events:

   

April 5 - 8, 2008

Fr. Carl Arico will give a Parish Mission at St Mark Church in Denton, TX.

Details at
(940) 387-6223

May 1 - 4, 2008

Our annual Four-Day Silent Retreat will be held again at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House.

Register Now!

 

View photographs from previous events

 

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Follow the Reflections link for some interesting readings and prayers that you may find useful for your meditation. Instructional information on Centering Prayer is included as well.

See the list of weekly scripture readings to help with your practice of Lectio Divina.

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The Centering Prayer Method is briefly explained in the words of Fr Thomas Keating.  

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Reading List.  I have compiled a list of recommended books which you can find at the Book Page.  I am sure you will discover one or more books that will be useful to you.  Many of the books are authored by Father Keating himself.  Other well known authors, who write on Centering Prayer and spirituality, are represented in the list. Each book title has a short review or summary provided by the book publisher that you may find helpful.

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Go to the Links page for some interesting and informative web sites on spirituality.         

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Contemplative Outreach.  Learn about Contemplative Outreach and how the local and international organizations can provide resources and support to those who practice centering prayer.

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Mailing List.  Add your name to the Contemplative Outreach of Dallas Mailing List to obtain information on newly formed groups, events and workshops in the Dallas area.

The Dallas Chapter NEWSLETTER is available online.                                              

 

The June, 2004 (Summer) issue is now available.

Click on the ARCHIVE Page to view the current
issue of the newsletter or any back issue.

Do you wish to learn about Centering Prayer?

Ask about how to arrange for a speaker to learn about Centering Prayer.  You can arrange for a one hour presentation to introduce Contemplative Prayer and the method of Centering Prayer to your group or organization.  For a more in depth presentation, arrange for a one-day workshop, "Introductory Workshop to Centering Prayer".  Custom or special presentations on Contemplative Prayer may also be arranged.

To make arrangements, contact Sandy via Email or
call at 1-972-722-6029.

You can also reach Sandy via regular mail at

Sandy Guancial
Contemplative Outreach
P.O. Box 752
Rockwall, Texas  75087

 In the Dallas area, I am the coordinator for Contemplative Outreach.  To learn more about my background, click Biography.

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