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Watch Fr. Thomas Keating in a short video introduction to Centering Prayer. This edited, brief "How To" is designed to encourage further exploration of the ancient mystical prayer practice that can lead to Contemplation. |
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Fr. Thomas Keating suggests in this
video presentation that the goal of Christianity is transformation -- but transformation into what? |
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At the Fall 2006 Integral Contemplative Christianity seminar Father Thomas Keating discusses in this video presentation love, the cardinal virtue of Christianity. |
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Find all the daily readings and psalms at The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops web site. The readings are taken from the New American Bible. |
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Our friends at Contemplative Outreach of Fort Worth invite you to their centering prayer groups and special events & retreats. Visit their new web site for more information about their activities. |
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Fr. Keating’s eulogy for Dom Basil
Pennington was given at his funeral on June 11,
2005. You may listen to
Fr.
Keating's Homily (23 minutes) given June 10, 2005. It
requires the free
RealMedia
Player. Read an article celebrating the life of Fr. Basil Pennington as presented by his fellow monks at St. Joseph’s Abbey. Many of you already know of the sad news of the death of M. Basil Pennington, who died on Friday, June 3, 2005, feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, from injuries sustained from a automobile accident on Tuesday, March 29. |
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Find links to local Contemplative Outreach Chapter Websites across the United States and Canada. When traveling you may want to visit a local centering prayer group. Check these websites for information about their prayer groups. |
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Visit Father William Meninger's web site to learn about the Trappist Monastery, St. Benedicts, in Snowmass, Colorado. You will discover some of his recent books and writings as well as those of fellow Trappist, Fr Thomas Keating. Fr Meninger has been at St Benedicts since 1979 and was the former retreat master at St. Josephs Abbey in Spencer, Mass. His book, The Loving Search For God is an effort to bring the message of The Cloud of Unknowing to men and women of the 21st Century. |
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The Lay Contemplative website is an interesting site dedicated to the journey of the lay contemplative. It is based upon the Lay Contemplative Guidebook which includes testimonies, theological perspectives and contemplative formation sites complete with description and contact information. This work was completed in 1992 by the Association of Contemplative Sisters, an organization of contemplative women from all walks of life, which formed a task force to study resources of formation of the Christian lay contemplative. |
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Shalem Institute
(Bethesda, MD) is an ecumenical Christian community dedicated to
the support of contemplative living and leadership. Its
mission is to be an ecumenical community responding to a call to
help mediate God’s Spirit in the world through the loving wisdom
of contemplative tradition. Although Shalem is grounded in
the Christian contemplative path, it is enriched by the grace
present in other traditions. Shalem welcomes anyone, regardless of
tradition, who would seek to learn from the contemplative
way. They offer contemplative prayer groups, retreats and
workshops as well as programs for spiritual directors.
What Does "Contemplative" Mean? The word contemplative has many meanings today. It comes from the Latin roots cum (with) and templum (temple), connoting a sense of the sacred. Stated simply, the classical tradition understands contemplation as a loving quality of presence in which one is open to things just as they are in the present moment. In Christianity and other traditions that understand God to be present everywhere, contemplation includes a reverence for the Divine Mystery, "finding God in all things," or "being open to God's presence, however it may appear." When referring to prayer or other spiritual practices, contemplation is classically distinguished from meditation. Generally this means that meditation seems like something we "do" by means of our own effort and intention, while contemplation always seems to come as a gift. Further, the reverence for mystery implies an openness to unknowing, a willingness to be led and guided by God without having to comprehend what is happening. |
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View Cherry Haisten's paper on The Welcoming Prayer (PDF format, 180 KB). Centering Prayer and the Welcoming Prayer go together. Centering Prayer is receptive and the Welcoming Prayer is concentrative. Please visit the International Contemplative Outreach website and read Cherry Haisten's paper. |
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There are many excellent authors whose writings provide deep insight into life here on earth and our capacity to understand God. Articles by two outstanding spiritual leaders, Thomas Merton and Anthony de Mello, SJ are featured by the The National Institute for the Renewal of the Priesthood web site. |
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The labyrinth is a path arranged in a pattern such as a spiral or circular shape. Recently, many people walk the labyrinth as a means of meditation or reflection or to reconnect with their spirituality. Locally, St Joseph church in Richardson has a beautiful labyrinth path. The web site, Texas Labyrinth Locations, provides a list of labyrinths in the state of Texas. |
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Love in Action Int'l is a group of individuals who strive to fill the gap between resource and need. Visit this Dallas organization web site to see what they have accomplished for those in need. Rae England is the director and co-founder. |
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Classic Christian Ethereal Library web site contains online the complete text of many classic Christian books. According to the web site, all of the books on their server are in the public domain. You may read the books online or download them to your computer. Great site, take a look! |
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Contemplative Outreach Ltd. The homepage for the Contemplative Outreach organization which supports and promotes centering prayer groups throughout the world. |
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Read Fr Ron Rolheiser's enlightening weekly column in the Western Catholic Reporter. He writes on matters of faith in our contemporary society. Fr Ron also has an interesting book, A Holy Longing, on Christian spirituality. |
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Joseph House. A 21-room retreat center for contemplative prayer in the classical Christian tradition. Erected in 1905 as part of Ste. Marie Parish in Manchester, New Hampshire, it served originally as a residence for the Brothers and later for the Sisters who taught in the adjacent school. The contemplative prayer group meets on Sundays. Email Sr Mary Anne Laughlin for details or call (603) 627-9493. |
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The Maria Kannon Zen Center was formed in 1991 as a place for people of various backgrounds and faiths to practice Zen. The members are bound together by a common commitment to cultivate wisdom and compassion. The center's primary task is to offer people an opportunity to practice Zen. |
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University of Dallas is a Catholic liberal arts university located in Dallas, Texas. Also, check out the UD Ministry page for campus religious services and events. |
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Osage
Monastery located in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, is a Christian
monastic ashram,
A place for contemplative retreat -- An ambiance for stillness of heart in the Benedictine monastic tradition with simplicity and joy. |
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Bede Griffiths. An interesting site about a monk who lived in a way least thought of by others and, with a universal heart, was an icon of integrity and guilelessness. |
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The Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health located in San Antonio, Texas offers faith-based, non-sectarian counseling for individuals & families, education for religion & health professionals, seminars and conferences. Telephone (210) 616-0885. |
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The Vatican City web site is rich with information from its' historical archives to the artwork to the current events. |
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