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Spirit Journal – October 2022

Preview

This Fall Workshop edition of includes:

  • A reflection on the 2022 One-Day Fall Workshop – coming up on October 29 via Zoom – by the workshop presenter, Carl McColman
  • A recommendation from Jack Lloyd, who suggests that you may want to consider taking part in a unique meditation program currently offered by the Theosophical Society
  • A listing of additional retreats and workshops that may be of interest to you, plus a new website to explore
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insightsfrom Thomas Keating, Lao Tsu, Barbara Holmes, and the Buddha

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Spirit Journal – September 2022

Preview

This early autumn edition of Spirit Journal features:

  • Information about our 2022 One-Day Fall Workshop, scheduled for October 29: “Centering Prayer and the Mystical Imagination,” led by Carl McColman
  • A listing of other upcoming retreats and workshops that may be of interest to you
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insightsfrom Thomas Keating, Julian of Norwich, Ignatius of Loyola, and Thomas Merton

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Spirit Journal – August 2022

Preview

Our August edition of Spirit Journal features:

  • Alan Krema’s reflections and reminiscences as he ends six great years as our chapter’s coordinator
  • A big announcement – our 2022 One-Day Fall Workshop is scheduled for October 29, and registration is now open for “Centering Prayer and the Mystical Imagination, led by Carl McColman
  • All the way from New Mexico, a charming piece of creative/spiritual writing by Johanna Ash
  • Information about eight upcoming retreats and workshops that may interest you
  • Free links to watch two Notes of Rest videos
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from Nancy Sylvester, Jeff Ediger, Alan Krema, and William Meninger

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Spirit Journal – July 2022

Preview

This edition of Spirit Journal highlights a range of workshops, retreats and events to add inspiration to your summer!

  • A dream workshop at Healing Gardens this Saturday
  • An online panel discussion on Thomas Merton and Thomas Keating from Contemplative Outreach Atlanta, also this Saturday
  • Three opportunities to experience in-person Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreats later this month and in August
  • Free links to watch two Notes of Rest videos
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from Thomas Merton, Sophronia Scott, Audrey Cleary, and Shunryu Suzuki

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Spirit Journal – June 2022

Preview

This early summer Spirit Journal includes:

  • An invitation to watch videos of Notes of Rest, the innovative “musicaltextual retreat” that took place on May 14
  • Notes on upcoming events from our good friends at Healing Gardens in St. Charles and Contemplative Outreach chapters in Atlanta, Southeast Wisconsin, and St. Louis
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from Simone Weil, Barbara Holmes, Desmond Tutu, and Thomas
    Merton.

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Spirit Journal – May 2022

Preview

This month’s Spirit Journal includes:

  • A look back at Notes of Rest, the “musical-textual retreat,” that took place
    on May 14 via Zoom, including a reflection by Alan Krema and links to
    videos for those who missed the live event
  • A Memorial Day suggestion: Pray for peace
  • Invitations to upcoming events from our good friends at Healing Gardens in
    St. Charles and Contemplative Outreach chapters in Atlanta,
    Southeast Wisconsin, and St. Louis
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from William Menninger, St. John of the Cross, Larry Yang, and
    Cynthia Bourgeault

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