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Contemplative Service in Hospice Noreen Tillotson |
Voices of Community |
Coming from the perspective of someone who has survived cancer certainly puts you in a place to understand, at least partially, what our hospice residents are going through. Read More. |
Centering Prayer, Contemplative Spirituality |
Silent Visits from God Karen D'Attilo |
Voices of Community |
sometimes silence creates loud noises in the heart, and sounds off in the |
Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Journey |
What Centering Prayer Means To Me Alegria Kent |
Voices of Community |
In retirement, I found myself lost and without an identity. It was a great loss to find that all of a sudden so many of the props that held my identity upright were gone. Read More. |
Centering Prayer, Contemplative Spirituality |
Gratitude & Listening Hal Edwards |
Voices of Community |
What an enormous and lifetime gift of grace is given through each and all of you at Contemplative Outreach as we all continue on the Way through your guidance, resources, community and presence!!! Read More. |
Centering Prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Journey |
A Short Poem of Daily Surrender Bridget Robinson |
Voices of Community |
“Commit your life to the Lord, |
Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Journey |
Mysteries Like Love Stephen M. Feely |
Voices of Community |
Reaching out, there is no edge. I can see forever, with eyes of light... Read More. |
The Practice of Contemplative Living |
My Heart Has Unfit Edges Bridget Robinson |
Voices of Community |
This is dedicated to a very holy ( though she was unaware) seamstress, Ginny, who was one of the most unconditional lovers I know as mom, friend, wife and grandmother. Read More. |
Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Journey |
Visiting San Quentin Cherry Haisten |
Voices of Community |
The purpose of my visit was to introduce some of the “men in blue,” inmates in for the long haul, to the Welcoming Prayer. For ten years, George has been leading a Centering Prayer ministry begun at San Quentin by two Mercy sisters 25 years ago. George felt that the men with an established prayer practice were ready for Welcoming Prayer, an active practice that complements the other 23 hours of the day. Read More. |
Welcoming Prayer |
Be Still and Know that I am God Kathy Thomson |
Voices of Community |
“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalms 46:10). It was a verse I had long been familiar with, but what in the world did it mean? ... The concept of being still and simply consenting to God’s presence and action within me was a foreign one. Read More. |
Centering Prayer |
Eventide Ceci LaDuca |
Voices of Community |
As I sit on my sofa |
Centering Prayer |
Homecoming Stephen M. Feely |
Voices of Community |
While seeking to clear my seeing, |
Centering Prayer |
The Welcoming Prayer: Deepening Our Practice of Letting Go and Letting Michael Erwin |
Voices of Community |
My name is Michael Erwin. I have been doing Centering Prayer on a daily basis for several years during my incarceration at San Quentin State Prison. I have found that Centering Prayer goes beyond all other forms of meditation that I have done in my life. Read More. |
Welcoming Prayer, Prison Ministry |
Conversations with God on My Spiritual Journey Barbara Sullivan |
Voices of Community |
God is always speaking, but few times have I documented what He has showed me or told me. |
Centering Prayer, The Practice of Contemplative Living |
I Checked the Timer Mary Purcell |
Voices of Community |
Some years ago a dear friend gave me a lovely chiming meditation timer encased in a wooden pyramid. You set the timer for the length of time you want to center, press a button, and a tiny red light comes on... Read More. |
Centering Prayer |
O Ever Emerging Dawn in This My Dark Night ... Bridget Robinson |
Voices of Community |
O Lighthouse on hill of tears and mist Read More. |
Centering Prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Journey |
My daily practice... Barbara Sullivan |
Voices of Community |
Breath for the spirit, |
Centering Prayer |
By Grace We Are Christ Fionnuala Quinn O.P. |
Voices of Community |
For a few months I have been sitting with this wonderful quotation from Basil Pennington’s book on Centering Prayer. "By grace we are Christ. Our relationship with God is that of Christ to the Father in the Holy Spirit." Read More. |
Centering Prayer |
Nothingness Sydney S. Orr |
Voices of Community |
This place living in nothing is like my end, |
Centering Prayer, Contemplative Spirituality |
His Silent Valley R.H. Burke |
Voices of Community |
It is another day in the Lord. |
Centering Prayer |
Holy Stone Robert Brown |
Voices of Community |
On a visit to Ireland in June 2012, my wife and I visited Dingle, County Kerry. This Holy Stone, one of many on the Emerald Isle, sits in the street in front of a home. Read More. |
Centering Prayer |
Jacalyn's Psalm Jacalyn Smith |
Voices of Community |
You gave me unique awareness |
Centering Prayer, Contemplative Spirituality |
Bringing the World Together Betty Voigt |
Voices of Community |
We were enveloped in the spiritual power of these saints (Kevin, Bridget, Columba, etc.) as we touched the stones and walked on the grounds of long-ago monasteries, churches, sculpted high crosses, and round towers. Read More. |
Centering Prayer |
It helps me remember ... Barbara Kollenkark |
Voices of Community |
It can be a challenge to remember all those who have asked for our prayers. I wrote this poem 52 years ago while in the 5th grade, but continue to embrace it as I pray for others. It helps me remember . . . Read More. |
Centering Prayer |
No words are needed Linda Altritt |
Voices of Community |
The past two years my family has endured a devastating loss with the passing of my beloved sister. . . One of the members of my prayer group inspired me to write about Centering Prayer. Read More. |
Centering Prayer, The Practice of Contemplative Living |
When I am Among the Trees Carolyn Goddard |
Voices of Community |
When I am among the trees, especially the willows and the honey locust, equally the beech, the oaks and the pines, they give off such hints of gladness. . . Read More. |
Centering Prayer, The Practice of Contemplative Living |