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DFW Chapter
Contemplative Outreach
Serving Dallas/Fort Worth & North
Texas
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Welcome to Cell of Peace. This is the home
page of the DFW Chapter of Contemplative Outreach serving the
greater Dallas & Fort Worth area. Many people in today's world
practice different forms of meditation faithfully. They experience its
transforming power and value the benefits of resting in silence, a
silence too deep for words (insights on
scriptural prayer). Small faith communities are powerful
places to foster the practice of these forms of prayer as they
radiate Love and positive energy. Contemplative Outreach is a
spiritual network designed to nurture the practice of Centering
Prayer and to help build and facilitate prayer groups . We
also practice and teach Lectio Divina, the slow meditative reading
of the Scriptures.
It is my hope, that this web site
will provide information,
ideas, insights and ways of building a spiritual network for you --
for your support on the Spiritual Journey.
Sandy Guancial, Coordinator
Send an
E-Mail to
Sandy
Further information about Centering
Prayer and Contemplative Outreach.
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News
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Dallas & Fort Worth Chapters Merged
The Dallas and Fort Worth chapters of Contemplative Outreach
have officially merged their resources into one organization,
Contemplative Outreach of DFW, effective December 1,
2012. Over time changes to the web site will be made to
convert all it's web pages to reflect the new chapter name, so
for a while you may see some web pages with only the Dallas
name. Any suggestions or comments regarding the chapter
website are always welcome. Please forward them to the
webmaster. EG
New Prison Outreach Program
In 2012 the DFW Chapter started a prison outreach program lead
by the efforts of Dennis Mc Cain and Paul Vander Linden.
We now introduce a web page on the chapter website devoted to
our prison ministry. Please visit the
Prison Outreach page.
We welcome your feedback.
View video recordings
of Fr Thomas Keating speaking on various topics from the
centering prayer method to the value of contemplation to
inter-religious dialogue. |
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Add your name to the Dallas/Fort
Worth Chapter
Mailing
List to obtain timely information about workshops,
retreats and newly formed centering prayer groups in the DFW metropolitan area. |
Navigating
the DFW Chapter Website
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Contemplative Prayer Groups.
You are invited to join one of the many Dallas/Fort
Worth area
Centering Prayer Groups.
Most groups meet weekly. The prayer gatherings are
open to all who are striving to embrace a daily practice of
Silent Prayer and Lectio Divina using the methodology
developed by Fr Thomas Keating and others. |
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Workshops, Retreat
Days and Special Events
are scheduled throughout the year. To view
all the current
offerings, please click the Workshops
& Retreats page.
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Upcoming Events: |
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April, 2013 |
Two Introductory Centering Prayer
Workshops are offered |
April 6, 2013
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April 27, 2013 |
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May 30 to
June 2, 2013 |
Annual 4-Day Spring Silent Retreat at
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House |
Complete Details &
Registration Form |
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View
photographs from previous events |
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Follow the
Reflections
link for some interesting readings and prayers that you may
find useful for your meditation. Instructional information
on Centering Prayer is included as well.
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The Centering
Prayer
Method is briefly explained in the words of Fr
Thomas Keating.
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Reading List. I have compiled a
list of recommended books which you can find at the Book
Page. I am sure you will discover one or
more books that will be useful to you. Many of the
books are authored by Father Keating himself. Other
well known authors, who write on Centering Prayer and
spirituality, are represented in the list. Each book title
has a short review or summary provided by the book publisher
that you may find helpful.
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Go to the
Links
page for some interesting and informative web sites on
spirituality.
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Contemplative Outreach.
Learn about Contemplative Outreach and how the local and
international organizations can provide resources and
support to those who practice centering prayer. |
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Do
you wish to learn about Centering
Prayer?
Ask
about how to arrange for a speaker to learn about Centering
Prayer. You can arrange for a one hour presentation to
introduce Contemplative Prayer and the method of Centering
Prayer to your group or organization. For a more in
depth presentation, arrange for a one-day "Introductory Workshop to Centering Prayer".
Custom or special presentations on Contemplative Prayer may
also be arranged.
To make
arrangements, contact Sandy via Email
or
call at 1-972-722-6029.
You can also reach
Sandy via regular mail at
Sandy Guancial
Contemplative Outreach
P.O. Box 752
Rockwall, Texas 75087
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Sandy is the coordinator for the DFW Chapter of
Contemplative Outreach. To learn more about her
background, click Biography.
For further information, send her an E-mail
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