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Spirit Journal – December 2021

Merry Christmas!

Here’s a preview of what you’ll find in this issue:

  • An Advent/Christmas reflection from Al Krema
  • Information about Releasing an Enslaved Spirit, a three-hour Saturday morning Zoom workshop coming up in January with Michael Battle
  • The announcement of a Zoom workshop coming up in February on the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from Srimad Bhagavatam, St. John of the Cross, Hans Denker, and Mother Teresa

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Spirit Journal – November 2021

Preview

Here’s what you’ll find in the November issue:

  • Information about Releasing an Enslaved Spirit, a three-hour Saturday morning Zoom workshop coming up in January with Michael Battle
  • A description of an in-person Advent weekend retreat sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin
  • A reflection on kenosis and wisdom by Alan Krema
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Thanksgiving Insights from Kahlil Gibran, Maya Angelou, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Eckhart Tolle

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Spirit Journal – October 2021

Preview

Here’s what you’ll find in this month’s issue:

  • An invitation from Alan Krema to be part of our 2021 Fall Retreat on November 13 via Zoom
  • Biographical information about this year’s Fall Workshop presenter, Phileena Heuertz
  • Information about a very special event coming up in January with Michael Battle – registration is now open!
  • An article by Ingrid Forsberg on how her Centering Prayer group has adapted and persevered during a year of Covid
  • A listing of selected contemplative events and resources to support your spiritual journey
  • Insights from Thomas Keating, Diana L. Hayes, Joseph Campbell, and Phileena Heuertz.

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Spirit Journal – September 2021

Preview

In our late-September/early fall issue, we:

  • Announce with regret the postponement of the Fall Retreat that had been scheduled for October 8-10
  • Urge you to register now for November’s 2021 Fall Workshop with Phileena Heuertz
  • Announce for the first time a very special event coming up in January with Michael Battle
  • Share a “vision statement” for 2021-2022, developed with input from many Contemplative Outreach Chicago members
  • Inform you about other selected contemplative events and resources to support your journey, including two that will be of special interest to those engaged in 12-step recovery programs
  • Share Insights from Shankara, Thomas Keating, Sophfronia Scott, and Srimad Bhagavatam

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Spirit Journal – August 2021

Preview

Our late-summer issue covers:

  • The start of registration for our 2021 One-Day Fall Workshop, November 13 via Zoom, featuring Phileena Heuertz on the topic of “three-centered awareness”
  • Continuing registration for our Fall Retreat: Weekend Immersion, October 8-10
  • An invitation encouraging you to share a reflection or other piece of your own writing in Spirit Journal
  • A personal reflection from Jeffrey Ediger on The Gathering Stillness of the Moon
  • News about other selected contemplative events and resources to support your journey
  • Insights from Aldous Huxley, Maya Angelou, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Thomas Merton.

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Spirit Journal – July 2021

Preview

This issue features:

  • A couple of important “save the date” announcements for a weekend retreat and a one-day workshop coming up this fall
  • Information about an Introduction to Centering Prayer workshop coming right up on July 21 and 28 via Zoom.
  • Two personal reflections: one from Sandy Janowski on her experience of a recent retreat and one from Linda Jackim on “unexpected arrivals of grace”
  • An special invitation encouraging you to share a reflection or other piece of your own writing in Spirit Journal
  • News about several other contemplative events and resources to support your journey
  • Insights from Mirabai Starr, Cynthia Bourgeault, Howard Thurman, and Gerald May

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