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Spirit Journal – January 2023

Preview

Kicking off a new year, the theme of this issue is Invitations

  • First, Jack Lloyd invites you to active involvement in all of Contemplative Outreach Chicago’s programs
  • We offer a final chance to register for Simple Presence with Alan Krema, which takes place this Saturday
  • In collaboration with three other Contemplative Outreach chapters, we invite your participation in a very special online workshop on Howard Thurman on February 4
  • Carolyn Goddard extends an invitation to her February 13 workshop, Reflection on Discernment
  • We provide information about two Introductory Centering Prayer Workshops: the first will be in-person this Saturday at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, and the second will take place via Zoom in February
  • We share an announcement about an online Centering Prayer Summit taking place this weekend, featuring Cynthia Bourgeault, Carl McColman, and many others
  • We provide Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • We share Insights from Juliana Cesano, Richard Rohr, Alan Krema, and Martin Luther King Jr,

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Spirit Journal – December 2022

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We wish you all the blessings of Christmas and a wonderful New Year! This final edition of 2022 includes:

  • A description of a new online workshop experience called Simple Presence, which will be offered by Alan Krema on January 21
  • Information about two Introductory Centering Prayer Workshops: the first will be in-person in January at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, and the second will take place via Zoom in February
  • A “save the date” request for February 4th, when Lerita Coleman-Brown will share a special online workshop about the life and work of Howard Thurman
  • Announcement of an online Centering Prayer Summit in January, featuring Cynthia Bourgeault, Carl McColman, and many others
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from Gene Pistacchio, Augustine of Hippo, Cynthia Bourgeault, and Howard Thurman

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Spirit Journal – November 2022

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Happy Thanksgiving! This edition includes:

  • A greeting and reflection from our new coordinator, Jack Lloyd
  • An invitation to be part of an Advent Retreat offered at the Siena Retreat Center in Racine by our friends at Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin, December 8-11
  • The announcement of an online workshop called Simple Presence, offered by Alan Krema in January
  • Information about an Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop also coming up in January at Holy Family Parish, Inverness
  • A listing of additional retreats and workshops that may be of interest to you, plus a new website to explore
  • The Eagle Dance– a reflection by Johanna Ash, our “New Mexico correspondent”
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insightsfrom Thomas Berry, Thich Nhat Hanh,Desmond Tutu and Thomas Keating

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Spirit Journal – October 2022

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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

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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

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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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