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Spirit Journal – July 2024

Preview

In this midsummer issue, you’ll find:

  • Alan Krema’s thoughts on the experience of practicing Centering Prayer with prisoners at the Cook County Jail
  • An invitation to an Introductory to Centering Prayer Workshop at Healing Gardens on Saturday July 27
  • An opportunity to learn about an online contemplative community hosted by Old St. Pat’s, Chicago
  • Information about a weekly online gathering of young contemplatives
  • A link to the 2024 Contemplative Events Calendar, which lists online and in-person events through December
  • A listing of in-person and online prayer groups you may wish to join
  • July Insights from Michael Curry, Thérèse of Lisieux, Desmond Tutu, and Hildegard of Bingen

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Spirit Journal – June 2024

Preview

In this June issue, you’ll find:

  • Your invitation to this summer’s Intensive/Post-Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat – later this month at the Siena Retreat Center
  • Information about an online contemplative community offered by Old St. Pat’s
  • An invitation to this summer’s John Main Seminar, from the World Community for Christian Meditation
  • Information about another Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat coming up in July in Rock Island, Illinois
  • Notice of an Introduction to Centering Prayer workshop at Healing Gardens in late July
  • A link to the 2024 Contemplative Events Calendar, which lists online and in-person events through December
  • A moving Father’s Day Reflection from Johanna Ash
  • A “help-wanted” notice: Can you help us build an effective social media presence?
  • An opportunity to apply for the Alan Krema scholarship
  • A listing of in-person and online prayer groups you may wish to join
  • May Insights from Simone Weil, Elizabeth Bruenig, Martin Scorsese, and Alice Walker

[Download pdf to read more . . .]