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Contemplative Outreach News
Volume
23, Number 2 · June 2008
The Four
You's ~ From the President ~
2007 Annual Conference
Reader's Reflections ~
New Resources ~
Regional Updates ~ Newsletter Index
12
Step Outreach
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A Contemplative Dimension of The 12-Step Weekend
Retreat was held Jan.4-6, 08, Boerne Texas, at the Omega Retreat
Center. There were 50 retreatants from the San Antonio area, as well
as Fort Worth, Dallas and Houston. Fr Bill Sheehan was the guest
speaker presenting the Welcoming Prayer and the Spirituality of
Forgiveness. We had 26 retreatants participating in the introductory
workshop. It was a weekend of recovery and transformation. Interns
Bill W and Sandy E, along with Myrna T, presented the Introductory
Workshop. Eighteen members who serve 12 Step Outreach gathered at
Snowmass for 10 days in January. Beth B, Dave D and Jenny A served
the 8 day retreat and a day of meetings was conducted to determine
projects for the following year. Father Thomas addressed the group
several times and advised the Leadership group on the direction of
12 Step Outreach. Jim M volunteered to be the new contact for the
group.
For information about 12 Step Outreach, contact him
at 314-725-7944 or Jenny Adamson,
12-Step Outreach @ |
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by Carolyn Goddard
Living outside the garden
there is shame,
desire, dominance.
The curse of thorns and thistles–
seeking security in relationships and work–
leaves a dry taste of dust.
Ah, but there is a secret!
The cherubim are not posted
to keep you out - only
to keep I out.
The essential you
the you under the I,
is protected forever,
undefiled and undefilable.
You can return
for you never left
The Four
You's ~ From the President ~
2007 Annual Conference
Reader's Reflections ~
New Resources ~
Regional Updates ~ Newsletter Index
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