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Spirit Journal – February 2022

Preview

To be honest, this is a pretty hefty issue. We’ve tried to make it easy to find what you’re
looking for, so go ahead and start scrolling! Here’s a what you’ll find:

  • A reminder to register right away if you want to be part part of the workshop
    on BioSpiritual Focusing – it’s this Saturday and there are only a few spaces left
  • A lovely reflection on meaning, love and connection by Alan Krema
  • Information on what looks to be a very worthwhile Lenten course on Desmond
    Tutu’s spirituality, created by our friend Michael Battle and a South African team
  • Invitations to other upcoming events: an in-person silent retreat in Benet Lake,
    Wisconsin and an online retreat with Susan Komis focused on Teresa of Avila
  • Book Notes from Sandra Janowski: her impressions of How To Be, by Judith Valente and Brother Paul Quenon
  • Some thoughts from Jack Lloyd on the potential impact of Michael Battle’s January
    workshop, Releasing an Enslaved Spirit
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from Teresa of Avila, Alan Krema, Michael Battle, and Albert Camus

[Download pdf to read more . . .]

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Spirit Journal – January 2022

Preview

Here’s a what you’ll find in our first issue of 2022:

  • A reminder to register now for Releasing an Enslaved Spirit, a three-hour Saturday
    morning Zoom workshop with Michael Battle – Registration ends this Friday
  • Information about another Zoom workshop coming up next month on the practice
    of BioSpiritual Focusing
  • Invitations to other upcoming events from the Beatitudes
    Center, Contemplative Outreach of Wisconsin, and the International Thomas
    Merton Society
  • Information about available Centering Prayer groups, in-person and online
  • Insights from Martin Luther King, Jr. and Michael Curry

[Download pdf to read more . . .]

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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

[Download pdf to read more . . .]

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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.

[Download pdf to read more . . .]

 

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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

[Download pdf to read more . . .]