Spiritby The

Volume 23. Number 1 December 2007

Breathed SpiritBy The

By Thomas Keating Jesus breathed on his disciples on the evening of his resurrection saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit”. There is thus no doubt of Jesus’ intent and ardent desire to communicate the Holy Spirit to us. Earlier Jesus had taught, “How much more (than ordinary parents who give good gifts to their children) will the Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him” (Lk.11:13). Thus there is no doubt regarding the intent and ardent desire of the Father to impart the Spirit to us. Continued on page 10. FROM THE PRESIDENT Vedanta Presentation Love, The Free Flow of Grace

beautiful, park-like environment for this special occasion. Swami Yuktatmananda of St. Petersburg, Florida spoke on a sim-

Photos Provided ilar topic from the Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler, Swami Prabuddhananda, Swami Yuktatmananda, standpoint of Vedanta. and Swami Aparananda This article was excerpted from “The heart of the my keynote presentation at the Christian message is Love—to annual Vedanta Society love one another as Christ has Memorial Day Inter- loved us and to love our neigh- Faith Retreat held in bor as ourselves.” Olema, California. For Love is the energy that relates almost thirty years this us one to another as human retreat has featured an beings. It unites each of us to inter-faith dialogue. the center of ourselves and, Spiritual seekers from beyond that center, to the all faiths are invited. Indwelling Spirit. The love that Over the past thirty we share is fueled by God’s love Editor’s Note: years, the group has increased Vedanta is one of the for us. It is an endless supply of world’s most ancient to over 1,000 persons in atten- love flowing through us. As religious philosophies, dance. affirming the oneness Christians, we call it Grace. of existence, the Fr. Thomas was the keynote divinity of the soul, We can’t isolate ourselves from and the harmony of speaker in the late 80’s and this interacting with others; our religions. year it was my pleasure to pres- families, friends, neighbors, any- ent Centering Prayer and the one we meet in our daily Christian contemplative dimen- encounters. Unless we behave sion of the Gospel under a in a loving way—starting with large tent that was erected in a loving ourselves—we are not 2 C.O. News December 2007 The heart of the Christian message is Love. allowing the love of God to flow. We can’t say, “I love God, but I don’t love my neighbor.” Contemplative living cultivates the freedom to say and do what the Spirit prompts us to say or do, without exceptions or conditions. unites us is our Keeping an open human condition. heart, mind and We can’t say, “I love God, If we let go and let intention, God live our lives refreshed daily but I don’t love my neighbor.” for us and act from by our Centering a place of love, Prayer practice, is vitally important. We begin transformation is possible. We find that dif- to grasp that, as we sit in silence each day, we ferences can be resolved and peace can be are holding and supporting one another in part of our lived experience. Grace, then, is the energy of love. the recognition that there is no separation between us and all that is good and true. It is an approach from “the ground up” to being human, to being lovers of God and Contrary to popular opinion about the nature lovers of one another. of contemplation—that it is simply a with- drawal into oneself—contemplation is both In the silence the only thing we have to do is silence and action. Contemplation places us to be present and open. The Spirit does the in the immediacy of open presence, which is work. The Spirit binds us to each other and living life as it is one moment at a time. we let go of our thoughts that separate us. That is to say, we let go of judgments, The humble giving of ourselves, one to the assumptions and opinions of who we are and other, in order to understand the movements who others are, and remain open to find out of love and the free flow of Grace with open the truth of who we really are in God. heartfulness is the joy that is lying in wait for us through the contemplative life. Whether we are Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, or Hindu is not important. These words label Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler, President our belief systems. What we share and what

3 C.O. News December 2007 READERS’ REF LECTIONS Editor’s Note: Fr. Thomas Keating considers Mary Mzrowski to have played a most important part in the beginnings of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Most of the prayer practices now available within Contemplative Outreach were developed by Mary out of her own spirituality. Frequently, as I travel around the country, to meetings, and presenting Contemplative Outreach Programs, a discussion begins among the group about our varied experiences of the Spiritual Journey—-a sharing of our “roots” in Centering Prayer. My “roots” story began when I met Mary Mzrowski, Remembering Mary one of the founders of by Anne Mazza Contemplative Outreach, at a Divorced and Separated Catholics meeting in Westbury, Long Island, think and pray about. One of which was “to Let New York. Go” of attachments. That was upsetting enough! Then she gave us a “lived experience” by leaving Mary was recruiting people to join her Bible job, family and friends on Long Island and Study Group. It caught my interest—so I joined. moving to a “Contemplative Live-In Gradually, Mary would introduce us to new ideas. Community” in Connecticut, later named First it was “sitting quietly” for a few minutes Chrysalis House. By this time, there were quite a before reading Scripture, then Centering Prayer. few Centering Prayer groups on Long Island and We learned and practiced whatever she taught. Queens, and we all were somewhat stunned at Mary’s leaving. But, inspired by the Holy Spirit, Soon, I was invited to join Mary’s prayer group. we continued on the “Journey” and our prayer Every Sunday night, we gathered in Mary’s living groups grew and multiplied. room, prayed, read the “Life of St. Catherine of Sienna” and shared our problems, which were Mary’s untimely death, while in Colorado, many, since we were mostly single parents of presenting a “Welcoming Prayer” workshop, was teenagers. a shock to me and our groups on Long Island. But, her influence in my life has been an Many times, I didn’t agree with the solutions that important part of my growth along the Spiritual were offered, and I definitely didn’t “get” Journey. Her acceptance of God’s will helped me Catherine of Sienna, so I vowed never to return. to stop asking “Why?” and “How?” Instead, I’m But the next Sunday, I found myself in weekend learning to surrender to God’s action, not only in traffic, traveling east on Long Island for “Prayer the Centering Prayer period, but in my life—to Group”. simply ask for God’s help without adding instructions. Each week Mary left us with many things to

4 C.O. News December 2007 Safari And become his In a wondrous The meaning never-ending prayer. wordless way, of Safari is In a to go on a journey. This So unable to find That only God can Wordless proper words to pray poem was understand anonymously Prayer written by a Becomes a blessing, And prayers, the hermit living in words we try to say the desert with the bushmen. After years of For the spirit helps us or do daily practice in our weakness, He has and devotions, published a Become prayer, book entitled And speaks for us the Word that “Safari of the The many words before the Spirit”. of prayers Father’s face, says it all for you. begin to fail.

To continue as before becomes so painful

that the sole solution seems to be

Give up, abandon prayer!

But listen as the Spirit calls

Deep into the wordless dark.

Make safari to the silent heart,

Where the midday mind is left behind. Surrounded by the stillness, Awed by Presence in the night,

Share the ever-living Word of Christ,

Photography by Susan Supak 5 C.O. News December 2007 READERS’ REFLECTIONS A Letter Received by the International Resource Center A Lucky Woman

I am at the beginning of a six- year prison term. To many this last statement might sound tragic, but the fact that I spent a year fighting a life sentence puts it all in a much different perspective. The reason for my letter is to share with you how contemplative prayer has completely turned my life around, with the incredible help of a prison chaplain, who donates countless hours to the women at this detention facility in California. When I met him I was a third strike candidate facing a term of no less than 30 years to life. I was angry, lost and terrified at the very real prospect of a life sentence. Like I had for more years than I care to count, I channeled all these feelings into one I was far more familiar and comfortable with—RAGE—and I stomped around the housing unit where I was assigned like a Big Class Bully. The chaplain walked in one day and set up for his weekly meditation. I helped set up chairs and started to walk away when he called out to me, “Excuse me, Miss, I would really like if you would stay.” I did stay and that simple act of courtesy from a gentle-mannered chaplain turned into a whole new way of life for me. You see because of the gifts he generously shared I have the golden opportunity to use these six years to be alone with my Lord, to hear God in the silence, and feel Jesus’ presence in the simplest acts of human contact! Now, aren’t I one of the luckiest women you’ve ever received a letter from!

6 C.O. News December 2007 RESOURCE FACULTY SR. BERNADETTE TEASDALE, Chairperson The Resource Faculty is composed of the leaders of the Service Teams of the vari- “We feel it is a privilege to ous programs and outreaches that Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. offers the serve you in the network to support the Centering Prayer practice and the spiritual growth of the Contemplative Outreach membership. This is our third year of Network and we also enjoy being structured in this way to better serve the Network. The Service Teams’ mem- working together to make bers come from throughout the country to provide for a variety of input and leader- these programs available ship development from across the net- throughout the country and work. the world.” We have just completed our annual meeting at St. Walburga’s Center in Elizabeth, N.J. was selected to become the leader of the Lectio program. Cathy McCarthy heads up The leaders and their teams have been work- the Extended Experiences: 9-Month ing hard all year long. We were joined by the Contemplative Living Course, 21 Day Regional Representatives, Susan Komis, Marie Immersion Retreats and Contemplative Howard, Roseanne Havird, John Kelsey and Communities. Jenny Adamson is the team Kay Powers. The Faculty was able to work leader for the 12 Step Outreach. Peggy with the representatives to inform them of Austermann heads up the Youth and Young the work of each Service Team, show how Adults Outreach. Ricardo Lopez is the both groups can facilitate easy communica- Leader for Hispanic Outreach. Fred Eckhart, tion of requirements, schedule workshops leader of the Prison Outreach, died during for formation, determine who can help them the year and we do not yet have a new in their regions as trained presentations, etc. replacement. For at least twenty years, Fred The face-to-face communication helped us was truly dedicated to bringing the message get acquainted and we believe it was an effec- of Centering Prayer to men in the prison tive way to support the representatives in community, especially in Texas. We will miss their work in the regions. him very much. Anne Mazza is the team leader for Formation Each of the Service Teams are not only and Introduction to Centering Prayer for responsible for developing the essentials of Contemplative Outreach Service. Susan their programs, but also for the training of Komis heads the Chapter Resource and presenters and scheduling times for training Communication Services (CRCS). Marge held during the year. It is our hope we can Rafftery leads the Living Flame Program. Pat have them in each Region of Contemplative Johnson is the leader for the Contemplative Outreach. We feel it is a privilege to serve Outreach Retreats. Cherry Haisten is the you in the Contemplative Outreach Network team leader for the Welcoming Prayer and we also enjoy working together to make Program. Mike Potter heads the Lectio these programs available throughout the Divina Introductory Program. Sr. Maria Tasto country and the world. We welcome your retired after twenty years of service for the questions regarding information about any of Faculty. Mike served on the Service team and our services. 7 C.O. News December 2007 The Spanish Corner by Ilse Reissner

ur Formation workshops, conducted in Spanish, continue to train new presenters Owho spread the seed of the Centering Prayer practice throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

Internet Introductory Trial Isabel Castellanos and Marilu Ason obtained permission from Fr. Thomas Keating for a trial Introductory Course to Centering Prayer via the internet in Argentina and Spain, where we have been unable to go in person. It was an incredible experience. Over 200 people shared their experiences and questions online. Not Directors But Advisors Up to now Extensión Contemplativa Internacional has been lovingly directed by a group of volunteers who call themselves the “Board of Directors” of Extensión Contemplativa. After several weeks of prayer and discernment, we decided that this hierarchical structure was unnecessary and more appropriate for a corporation than for our “organism”—as Fr. Thomas likes to call us. Therefore, we have decided to change our structure. We now have an “Advisory Board” of Extensión Contemplativa. We no longer use the titles of “President”, “Vice-President”, etc. We got our inspiration from some locals who have already made a similar change. Instead of having just one coordinator, they have opted for a “Coordinating Committee”, with one person rotating every two years to serve as the contact person. We have invited two people from the different countries that have been actively involved over the past five years to be part of the Advisory Board. Due to the high cost of transportation and the great distances, they are only required to physically attend the quarterly meetings once a year. The rest we will do on “Skype”, and have them actively participate in the meetings in that way. (Skype is a social networking software for making free calls over the internet to anyone else who has Skype.) The other members will be the same as on the old “Board of Directors”, only the names of titles will change. These structural changes were made in August, so we’ll be on a “trial and error” basis for the first few months. Certainly our prayers will help us through. 8 C.O. News December 2007 Extensión Contemplativa Contacts The people listed below are members of Extensión Contemplativa who can answer questions and provide information in Spanish.

San Francisco, CA Cristóbal Padrón 415-759-0943 San Diego, CA Cherie Herrera 858-453-8662 [email protected] San Diego, CA Christina Romero 858-457-4120 [email protected] San Dimas, CA Acelia Ledesma 909-592-2428 Merritt Island, FL Adal Henriquez 321-453-8040 [email protected] Altamonte Springs, FL Ilse Reissner 407-767-8271 [email protected] Miami, FL Ricardo Lopez 305-223-7329 [email protected] Miami, FL Isabel Castellanos 305-673-6206 [email protected] Atlanta, GA Terri Gagnier 404-321-7385 [email protected] San Antonio, TX Homer A. Bain 210-492-1306 [email protected] Milwaukee, WI Fr. D. Shields 414-224-7565 [email protected]

In the Footsteps of St. Paul Workshops

In October, Fr. Bill Sheehan and Ilse Reisner led a con- We offered a Formation Workshop in Costa Rica, templative pilgrimage following the journeys of St. attended by people from throughout Central America, Paul, starting in Thessaloniki, Greece, all the way to including El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It Corinth, stopping along the way to see the astounding was an excellent group of people. The team included sight of Meteora (The Seven Hanging Monasteries) and Ilse Reissner, Marilu Ason from Puerto Rico, Noemi the ruins of Alexander the Great. After visiting Athens Peñate from El Salvador, and Guadalupe Marquez from we cruised to the islands of Patmos, Mykonos, Rhodes Mexico. Training to be future members of the and Crete, ending at Ephesus in Turkey. It was an awe- Formation Workshop team were Aida Maria Herdocia some experience, with daily Mass and Centering Prayer. and Claudia Paniagua from Nicaragua, and Anna Belle Fr. Bill needed no introduction to most of the trip Garrido and Doris Barboza from Costa Rica. members as he was one of the first disciples at the In Mexico, two Formation Workshops were offered. Lama Retreat with Fr. Thomas Keating. He was also One was given by the team of Judith Bernal and instrumental in bringing the Centering Prayer practice Guadalupe Marquez. The other Formation Workshop to South Florida, where he worked closely with was offered in Monterrey, Mexico and was led by Ilse Mercedes Scopetta at the Lay Ministry Office of the Reissner, Isabel Castellanos from Miami and Cristina Archdiocese of Miami. After all these years he faithfully Romero from San Diego. continues to be actively involved in Centering Prayer retreats, missions and workshops. 9 C.O. News December 2007 BREATHED BY THE SPIRIT By Thomas Keating Continued from Page 1 The traditional liturgical hymn judgmental, simple, penetrating to the Holy Spirit prays, “Come all reality; the backdrop, Holy Spirit!”—Veni Sancte background, and source of Spiritus! Hence there can be no everything, and the eternal doubt of the Spirit’s intent and Now beneath the apparent ardent desire to be poured into movement of time. the Body of Christ and into In Centering Prayer we do not each one of Christ’s members. try to reflect, analyze, or “Be effortlessly Let every breath then be a cry understand. We invite the Spirit for the coming of the Holy aware of the to take over our mental Spirit, the supreme Gift of the faculties—memory, intellect, Ground of Being Father and the Son. and will. We disregard all sense from which Let breathing be a way of impressions and our emotional participating in healing the reactions. We remain inwardly all things arise sickness of the world paralyzed and outwardly silent and still, at each nanosecond by selfishness, exhaling the with no attention to external saving power of the Spirit into stimuli or particular movements of time the abyss of darkness that of the mind. We cultivate surrounds the earth’s consciousness without any and which atmosphere—the result of particular content. Our might be millennia of human brutality, intention is to rest in God and violence, malice, indifference, to be united with everything described as and injustice. that exists in the Source of all that is. ever-present Be effortlessly aware of the Ground of Being from which Ever-present Awareness does Awareness all things arise at each not do anything. It just is and keeping nanosecond of time and which sustains all that exists, letting all might be described as ever- things follow their innate silent watch.” present Awareness keeping nature and fulfill their created silent watch. It is non- purpose. We do not need to 10 C.O. News December 2007 make acts of knowledge or will to be in think it isn’t so. Stop thinking that God’s presence. At a certain point in thought and see what remains. contemplative prayer, to do so introduces Relax into the all-embracing and a sense of separation from God or a boundless Presence of God which is certain uneasiness. Once God’s abiding beyond time, conceptual thinking, words, presence is stabilized, we might even feel and actions but present in everything that as if we were withdrawing from oneness with the divine by such acts. Ever-present Awareness is not looking at us, but at Itself in us.1

We may notice in everyday life an increase of mental, physical, and spiritual energy, and a certain quiet joy without knowing where it comes from. exists and containing everything that We feel detached from everything even exists. while functioning in our customary ways. Rest in the divine Trinity, in the bosom of The past becomes inconsequential along the Father, in the heart of the Eternal with its contents, and the future is of no Word, and in the infinite love of the Holy importance if we think of it at all. A Spirit. This is the doctrine and experience sense of peace, freedom, spaciousness, of the Divine Indwelling, the most and general well-being predominates. fundamental basis of our relationship In this context, we see that to seek with God. rewards from God is a misunderstanding because we already have what is better than any reward. We are right now all that 1 Cf. Ken Wilber, Eye of the Spirit, we can ever want or desire to be. We just Shambala, Boston, 1997, Chapter 12 11 C.O. News December 2007 Visit our website www.contemplativeoutreach.org for a complete listing of resources offered by Contemplative Outreach esources

Fax order form to 570-822-8226 Phone 800-608-0096 to place an order RR New Centering By Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin Online order from the webstore where you can B-55 $18.00 see a list of all the resources and order from the Prayer and online bookstore, www.contemplativeoutreach.org Healing of the In this searching study, Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin Unconscious describes the life and thoughts Mail your order to: of Fr. Thomas Keating, the Contemplative Outreach Orders Trappist monk who was one of the founders 375 Stewart Rd., P.O. Box 1211 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18773-1211 of the Centering Prayer movement. Centering Prayer aims to reclaim the Christian contemplative and mystical traditions after centuries of neglect and to make it available for modern spiritual seekers. Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin traces its Together Again roots back to the fourth- and fifth-century Desert Fathers such as Ó Evagrius and John Cassian. He shows how it was used in the medieval Thomas Keating & classic The Cloud of Unknowing and practiced by saints John of the Cross Richard Rohr and Teresa of Avila, then revived by Thomas Merton during the twentieth century. In addition to describing the background of this unique and at the effective practice, Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin offers unique insights into 2007 Annual Conference the ideas of one of its leading contemporary teachers and practitioners. Fr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin is a priest of the Diocese of Galway in the Information on Page 13 west of Ireland since 1998. He completed his doctorate in Spiritual Ó Theology at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas (“The Angelicum”), Rome, in 2005. He now works in a parish in Galway and also lectures in For a complete listing of the Spiritual Theology. resources translated into Journey By Frank Jelenek Spanish, contact Liliana at Illustrated by Ann Boyajian to the Heart, 407-641-5312 B-56 $14.95 Centering or by email at The first guide to a Prayer for [email protected] contemplative prayer practice Children for children, Journey to the Heart Ó both instructs and inspires. Many parents and teachers will learn from The Mail-In Order Form this colorful treasure of a book, as well! for all resources is on Page 14. Until now, parents and teachers had no resource available to introduce children to the joys of communicating The page is perforated for with God in this special, intimate way. This loving book makes it easy for your convenience. children to share in the spiritual nourishment of Centering Prayer through age-appropriate illustrations and text that provides clear directions and encouragement in simple, fun language.

12 C.O. News December 2007 Thomas Keating & Richard Rohr Contemplative Vision ~ Awakening to Beauty, Presentations by Keating and Rohr from the 2007 Contemplative Truth & Goodness Outreach Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, are now available for order.

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13 C.O. News December 2007 Transformative Listening: Whose Voice are We Listening To?

Abbot Joseph Boyle, Abbot of St. Benedict’s Monastery, Snowmass, Colorado, explores the implications of contemplative listening and Fr. Thomas Keating discusses the Fr. Thomas Keating and Abbot Joseph Boyle consequences of listening. The two Reviews of the Transformative Listening DVD: monks then enjoy a lively discussion “I enjoyed the superb content of the DVD, the stories, the humor, and the humility of the speakers.” on these topics. Recorded in 2006 at “...the DVD is a good experience, a powerful message with the Contemplative Outreach Annual helpful, inspired teaching.” Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. “I was touched by Abbot Boyle’s stories—how wonderfully illustrative!” DVD #DVD-231 $14.95

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14 This page is perforated for your convenience. C.O. News December 2007 Book Review Humility Matters for Practicing the Spiritual Life by Mary Margaret Funk

Sister Margaret Funk has Sister Meg is quite correct who do will meet with been a friend for many in saying that humility success in putting that years, and I have a great matters. It is a reflection of inspiration into effect. admiration for the our putting others first and enthusiastic spirit she has placing less importance on Item # B-54 $12.95 Use order form on Page 14. brought to her work to ourselves. demonstrate the relevance From the Forward by I trust that readers will find of the contemplative life in HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA much inspiration in this our contemporary world. book and pray that those In this third book in a series devoted to recovering ancient techniques for La Prière de Silence contemplatives today, she Renouveler une forme traditionnelle de prière chrétienne has focused on humility. by Fr. Basil Pennington Many French-speaking people in Canada and Humility is an essential other countries around the world will be ingredient in our pursuit of happy to learn that Fr. Basil Pennington’s, transformation although this “Centering Prayer, Renewing an Ancient Christian Prayer Form”, has been translated may seem at odds with our into French. The title of the translation is, need for confidence. But “La prière de silence: Renouveler une forme just as there is clearly a traditionnelle de prière chrétienne, ” and is distinction between valid published by Novalis. In the 2nd edition, Fr Pennington wrote in confidence, in the sense of his forward, “One of the wonders of the written word is that it can travel far and wide and reach people in all walks of life.” Now, self-esteem, and conceit, so Father’s book will travel and reach new readers who will appreciate it is important to distinguish this always easy book and its educational look. Fr Bernard Dionne

between genuine humility, Please note that this book is NOT available through Contemplative Outreach, which is a kind of modesty, however, because of Fr. Basil Pennington's valuable contribution to the practice of Centering Prayer we thought it was important to share with our French- and a lack of confidence. speaking readers. 15 C.O. News December 2007 Like What You Read? nited in U Prayer We Need Your Support for Join us the Newsletter

for the We hope you are enjoying receiving Contemplative 16th Annual Outreach News and staying up-to-date with all the United in Prayer Day, CO news, events, and the teachings of Fr. Thomas. Saturday, It is our wish to continue to provide the newsletter to March 15, 2008 those of you who feel enriched and nurtured by this uniting connection and it is not our intention to exclude the worldwide network anyone. However, it has become increasingly more of Contemplative Outreach challenging for us to continue to absorb the total costs in a single bond of providing the newsletter. We truly need your help. of Centering Prayer. If you are able to contribute, please use the enclosed This year's theme is envelope. Thank you for your continued support of A Taste of Beauty, Truth & Goodness Contemplative Outreach. To order the complete package including the DVD, a format for a day of prayer, and a discussion outline, $35 Partners in Prayer visit our website, contemplativeoutreach.org or call 800-608-0096. $25 Friends of Silence The video includes presentations by Fr. Richard Rohr and Fr. Thomas Keating at the Contemplative $15 Religious/Student Outreach 2007 Annual Conference held in Houston, Texas.

16 C.O. News December 2007 Regional Updates The purpose of a Region is to provide resources, supportive services and communicate with Chapter Coordinators and leadership to offer personal contact through email, telephone and on-site visits.

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Eastern Region includes ME, NH,VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, OH, WV, VA, KY,DE, MD, DC Regional Chapter Service Representative, Roseanne Havird @ 610 344-7184, [email protected] CO of Long Island/Queens, NY - Hello from the Long Island/Queens Chapter - just to let you know that we are working hard to spread the Word. We are offering our second retreat weekend this year at Our Lady of Grace Retreat House in Manhasset at which Mary Dwyer will be presenting the Welcoming Prayer practice. We are excited about Mary’s being with us. Our June retreat with 32 participants at St. Ignatius Retreat House was very successful. We are seeing that more and more people are interested in learning about Centering Prayer and praying together. We offered a Silent Saturday and during the summer, a Saturday Get-Together. Both were well attended by more than 30 people. As always, our January visit from Fr. Carl Arico drew a large audience - everyone loves to hear Fr. Carl and spend the day with him. Just wanted to keep you in the loop as to what we are doing here on Long Island. Peace and love to all of you. Barbara Sullivan @ 516 481-0472, [email protected] CO of New Jersey - Contemplative Outreach of New Jersey held its 1st Annual Intensive/Post-Intensive Retreat in May 2007 on Long Beach Island. The 8 day retreat was held at Maris Stella Retreat House in Harvey Cedars, a beautiful retreat property that offers both beachfront and bayfront property. The retreat will be held again in May 2008 (from the 10th through the 17th). The New Jersey chapter continues to offer people who practice Centering Prayer a monthly enrichment program. Topics for the 2007-2008 program include Contemplative Living, Drumming, the Rule of Benedict, Glorious Vessels in the Potter’s Hands, and Humility Revisited. Fr. Carl Arico will join us on December 15, 2007 for an Advent Day of Prayer. Anne and Jim Byrne of Cape May Court House have generously accepted the invitation to become contact persons. They hope to spread the message and practice of Centering Prayer through the southern part of New Jersey, especially in the shore region of Cape May and Atlantic Counties. Information on scheduled Contemplative Outreach of New Jersey activities are posted on the Contemplative Outreach website. Therese Saulnier, Coordinator @ 201 436-8256, [email protected] CO of Orange County, NY - Well, the retreat side of COOC is settling down. We now have four different spirituality centers open to us so we can continue offering the wonderful retreats and programs offered at St. Andrew’s Retreat House and before that Chrysalis House. As of this moment, we are preparing for the Wisdom School with Cynthia Bourgeault - the first of three sessions begins at Bethany Spirituality Center in Highland Mills, NY Sept 19-23, 2007. September 28-30, 2007 is our first month of the Nine Month Course: The Practice and Deepening of Contemplative Living also at Bethany.. November brings us to Divine Compassion at White Plains for a Five Day Welcoming Prayer Immersion, and December to Hastings-on- Hudson for our Advent weekend retreat, then back to Bethany for our New Year’s Retreat with Bill Sheehan. Our August Ten Day Post Intensive with Bill Sheehan will be at the Franciscan Center in Ringwood, NJ (air-conditioned rooms and an Olympic size swimming pool). In our plans for later this year will be a meeting of our Committee to begin the process for selecting a Co-Coordinator which I hope will be in place by early 2008. Our plans also include a monthly Enrichment Day beginning in January at Mt. St. Mary College, Newburgh, NY. We are still offering Introductory Workshops (low attendance), and are grateful for all the faithful members of Centering Prayer groups. We invite you to visit our website www.centeringprayernys.org - We are more and more grateful to the God Who has provided and continues to provide so loving and supportive a community on this contemplative journey. Cathy McCarthy, Coordinator @ 845 534-5180, [email protected] - website - www.centeringprayernys.org 17 C.O. News December 2007 CO of Westchester, NY - welcomed summer on Sunday, June 24th with a contemplative Mass, potluck supper and open leadership team meeting. Out-going co-coordinators Diane Harkin and Stephanie Iachetta presented members of the leadership team with gifts of appreciation for their service these past three years. The group, in turn, surprised Diane and Stephanie with gifts of plants to symbolize the growth in our chapter under their spirit- filled leadership. We resume our Saturday programs at St. Patrick’s Church, Armonk, September 8th with a Forgiveness Prayer Day led by Steve Standiford and Sr. Rose Vermette. Tom Skinner will present “In- depth 12 Steps” November 10th, and Rosemary Camas will present Advent Scripture readings December 8th. We will be blessed once again with Fr. Bill Sheehan for a weekend Centering Prayer Retreat at Graymoor, Garrison, NY, October 26th-28th. Participants have the option of attending Saturday only. Every Coordinator, I am sure, is so aware of not being alone in this service because of the generosity of those who are called to the Leadership Team. God is good! Sr. Rose Vermette, RCD, Coordinator @ 914-961-1559, [email protected]

CO of Mid Ohio - It is a great joy to see the teaching, the vision, and the network of Contemplative Outreach grow deeper and deeper roots in our geographical area. We were asked to offer introductory programs in Columbus, Fremont, Oberlin, Tiffin, Mansfield, and Mt. Vernon. More and more prayer groups are being formed throughout our mid Ohio region. We look forward to coming together again for the United in Prayer day on March 15, to celebrate our growing community. The four day retreat at Our Lady of the Pines in Fremont last summer was an amazing event. Anita Donnan, Coordinator @ 419 610-8520, [email protected]

CO Pittsburg, PA - Early in 2007 the COP Leadership Team met to recommit to our leadership roles, socialize and. honor Mark Nowak and Jeane Kish for their ten years of contemplative service. Last year Mark Nowak joined the Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Board of Trustees after many years as Co-Coordinator of the Pittsburgh chapter. In spite of the cold this past winter, people came out for Introductory Workshops, the Annual United in Prayer Day, and two parish missions with Fr. Carl Arico. The Calvary Episcopal centering prayer group instituted a monthly Silent Saturday Prayer for Peace. Thanks to Jack Shaw’s commitment to working through the logistics, COP presented a four-week Introduction to Centering Prayer to 100 men at the Allegheny County Jail. We also had a chapter wide Day of Reflection about the proposed Vision Statement and Theological Principles. Many Pittsburgh facilitators and presenters were able to attend the Advanced Facilitator Training and New Essential Training given by Susan Komis and Roseanne Havird hosted by Contemplative Outreach Greensburg. Fr. Bill Sheehan is scheduled to lead a 4-Day Intensive Retreat from September 13-16,2007. We look forward to many great gatherings in 2008 including a spring enrichment day with Sister Maria Tasto who will present a Lectio Divina Workshop on April 26th. We continue to be grateful to Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. for all the support and resources they provide. Ruth Hofmann @ [email protected] and Lois Snowden @ [email protected], Co-Coordinators.

Southern Region includes TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA, AR Regional Chapter Service Representative, John Kelsey @ 919 467-0045, [email protected]

CO Birmingham, AL - Our Annual Conference in February of 2007 featured Cynthia Bourgeault. We had a wonderful gathering of people from all over the South East. We are still talking about the "food for the soul" that was given to us that weekend. At our upcoming conference, February 9-10, 2008, Fr. William Meninger will join us for " The Fruits of Contemplative Prayer." Fr. Meninger was with us for our conference in 2002 and we are looking forward to his return. We continue to offer Introductory and Intensive Weekend Retreats at the Benedictine Sisters' Monastery in Cullman, Alabama. Mary Dwyer will facilitate our 8 Day Intensive/Post Intensive Retreat in June of 2008.Something new for COB is The Introduction to Centering Prayer As An 11th Step Practice one day workshop scheduled for January 2008 in Birmingham. Thank you to Roberta Oster (Atlanta) and Steve Shader (Birmingham) for helping us start this in the Alabama chapter. Diana Tschache, Coordinator @ 205 991-6964, [email protected]

Lake Charles, LA - Our Centering Prayer group continues to meet on the third Tuesday of each month for a day of Prayer at the St. Charles Center. We are in our eleventh year, and have just completed our fourth viewing of the Spiritual Journey Videotapes. We continue to draw new insight and inspiration from them. Fr. Justin Langille led our annual Centering Prayer Retreat last fall and all who came were blessed. Our future annual retreats will be on the second weekend of Lent. - Feb 15-17, 2008 at St. Charles Center - 337 855- 1232. We have a new group that meets on Monday evenings, led by Midge DeBarge with focus on the 12 Step Program. Charlotte Hine is our new commissioned Presenter. We are so grateful for all who work to make Contemplative Outreach available to so many. We find much support in your mission, and so happy the coming Conference is in Houston. Barbara Tomme @ 337 855-4239, [email protected]

Contemplative Outreach of New Orleans - Fr. Bill Sheehan guided and inspired twenty of us last summer during the first Post Intensive Retreat hosted by the New Orleans Chapter. He was assisted by Sister Margaret Rohde, RC whose availability for spiritual direction was much appreciated. We look forward to having Fr. Sheehan back with us for another Post Intensive in the summer of 2009. We plan to hose a Lectio Divina Retreat in the summer of 2008, and are presently planning outreach to Twelve Step groups with workshops on the 11th Step….and a new prayer group has formed in Slidell, LA after an Introductory Workshop there. So there are some visible signs of continuing growth here among the morass of nay sayers about the future of our region. At least with growth in the Spirit we are more ready for the future, whatever it may be. Vivien Michals @ 504 944-4000, [email protected] 18 C.O. News December 2007 CO of Middle Tennessee - On August 18th we held our first Annual Meeting at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Nashville with over 100 in attendance, including representatives from over 20 support groups, those who pray only in the inner room, and some who were new to the prayer altogether. We prayed, told the story of Contemplative Outreach in our area, watched a video from the national office, divided into small groups to learn from one another, and offered opportunities for service. We declared the event a great success and announced our plan for next year’s Meeting when Sr. Mary McGehee from Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, Alabama will be our keynote speaker. We continue to be pleased about the upcoming Contemplative Outreach offerings at St. Mary’s Sewanee in 2008, and we hope that many of you who read this Newsletter will make plans to come to one or more of these opportunities…..March 7-9 Forgiveness Retreat with Fr. Carl Arico; March 10-11, Clergy Enrichment with Carl again; April 6-10 Welcoming Prayer Immersion with Cathy McCarthy and Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler; October 19-23, Lectio Divina Workshop and Formation with Maria Tasto; December 12- 14, Advent Retreat with Tom Ward. This is in addition to the two 8-day, three 3-day and one 5-day retreats that we have offered for many years. This relation with St. Mary’s Sewanee is proving beneficial both to the retreat center and to Contemplative Outreach in our area. We also hold Quiet Days one Saturday a month in Nashville and annually participate in the United Day of Prayer on the 3rd Saturday in March. Again, we invite you to come on down and pray with us. Carol Wray @ 615 373-0613, [email protected] or Tom Ward @931 598-9063 [email protected] or visit our new website at www.centeringprayermidtn.com

CO of West Tennessee - Contemplative Outreach of West Tennessee has sponsored three Introduction to Centering Prayer Programs and two Introduction to Lectio Divina Programs so far this year, with regular prayer groups emerging from most of them. Our Coordinator, Mike Potter, has been appointed as the Resource Faculty Member for Lectio Divina, succeeding Sr. Maria Tasto. Mike has introduced the practice of Lectio Divina to many groups in our area, including the staff and guests at Door of Hope, a ministry to the chronically homeless. Our monthly First Saturdays at Church of the Holy Communion in Memphis, featuring three 20-minute periods of Centering Prayer, a contemplative walk, and an optional labyrinth, continues to be a popular entry point and supportive gathering for many people in our area, with average attendance of about twenty-five people. Eileen Olewinski has taken over as facilitator of this event. She succeeds Dr. Bill Clemmons, who along with Sr. Joann Mascari, created it over five years ago. We will be offering our second Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat from December 7-9, 2007, which will provide a dual track for those who are new to Centering Prayer as well as those who are experienced practitioners. Mike Potter, Coordinator @ 901-274-3488, [email protected]

Midwest Region includes WI, MI, IN, IL, IA, MO, NE, KS, OK Regional Chapter Service Representative, Kay Powers @ 216 932-8911, [email protected]

Contemplative Outreach of Central Iowa (COCI). Susan Komis met with a group of 20 individuals in April of 2005 to help us develop a vision for Centering Prayer growth and possible chapter formation. In 2006, nine of us traveled to St. Louis to attend the Enrichment Day with Fr. Keating and Abbot Boyle that was part of the annual conference. That year Jane and Sid Tyler also attended the Servant Leadership Formation program so that they might offer guidance for those leading our prayer gatherings. In March of 2007, Susan returned to offer a Welcoming Prayer enrichment day, which was enthusiastically attended by 45 people. Four commissioned presenters serve our chapter: Kathy Reardon and Rev Paul Witmer, co-coordinators of COCI, as well as Fr. Dan Krettek and Connie Lee Whalen. There are nine weekly Centering Prayer groups in the Ames/Des Moines area. Through the work of a committed and active Steering Committee, the Spiritual Journey Video Series is being shown monthly. Regular enrichment opportunities including silent Saturdays, Centering Prayer renewal mornings, Facilitators’ Training, and Taize/Centering Prayer and United in Prayer offerings are on the calendar for the upcoming year. We are blessed by the activity of the Holy Spirit Who is growing, nurturing, guiding and vitalizing our budding contemplative community. Kathy Reardon, Co-Coordinator @ 515 280-3861, [email protected]

CO of West Michigan - The West Michigan Chapter continues to enjoy meetings in which a local prayer group invites people from other groups to join them at one of their regular prayer times. This helps develop a network of people of various groups around the area. In the Fall of 2007, we held a Welcoming Prayer retreat led by Molly Keating. We also held introductory retreats acquainting people with the practice of Centering Prayer. We plan to have a series of Days of Prayer in 2008. J. David Muyskens, Coordinator @616 452-2234, [email protected]

CO of St. Louis, MO - True to our desire to introduce Centering Prayer to interested individuals and support our Prayer Groups, our year has been devoted to presenting Introductory Workshops and visiting groups all around the area We participated in United in Prayer Day, offer bi-monthly Silent Saturdays, a Spring and Fall weekend retreat, a summer 8 Day Intensive/Post Intensive Retreat and an annual 12-Step Retreat in November. On September 8, over three dozen Group Facilitators and Activity Team Leaders participated in a “Gathering for Growth” to share experiences and learn more about the way groups can become more connected small faith communities. The Midwest Regional Rep, Kay Powers, is visiting St. Louis and working with our members to create a vision for the future that will continue to keep the chapter thriving as we prepare to celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2009. Many, many thanks to all the volunteers who make it possible to bring the gift of Centering Prayer to others! In the union of prayer, Co-Coordinators, Marsha Hatfield-Baker @ 314 918-8288, [email protected] Jim McElroy @314 918-8288, [email protected]

19 C.O. News December 2007 Southwest Region includes WY, UT, CO, NM, TX Regional Chapter Service Representative, Susan Komis @ phone-fax 636 327-0637; toll free 888-350-5088; cell 314 750-5100, [email protected] CO San Antonio, TX - Following a retreat with Susan Komis, and after time spent in discernment, COSA has restructured the chapter using a three co-coordinator structure. The new Co-coordinators are Cleo Tamez, Bill Daly and Savario Mungo. The chapter is extremely grateful for the leadership of outgoing Coordinator Homer Bain who was a strong force in the development and ongoing growth of this chapter. Although retired, Homer will remain part of the leadership team in the honored position of Coordinator Emeritus. The chapter is excited to be participating in the presentation of a three year course entitled, “Christian Mysticism: History, Wisdom and Insights.” This is being done in cooperation with the Oblate School of Theology and the Ecumenical Center. The Coordinating Committee includes Sr. Mary Agnes Zinni, Cleo Tamez, Rudy Tamez, Bill Daly and Ed Alcott. Dr. Alcott is the coordinator of the program, which starts September 16, 2007 at the Colonial Hills Methodist Church in San Antonio. There are over 200 participants enrolled. Our offerings at the Omega Center in Boerne include a three day retreat with Fr. Carl Arico, a Lectio Divina Workshop and an Introduction to Centering Prayer. We continue offering Introductory Workshops in area churches, which has resulted in four new weekly centering prayer groups at the First Methodist Church in Fredericksburg, St. Joseph at Honey Creek in Bulverde, St. Peter the Apostle in Boerne and St. Francis of Assisi in San Antonio. COSA and AHOC coordinated the formation workshop at Cedar Brake Retreat Center in Belton, TX. The week included regular and 11 step formation. Myrna Toohey, a team member of COSA was on the faculty. Bill Walker, a leadership team member, attended the training. We now have a total of 8 commissioned presenters in the chapter. This next year we plan to have members attend the Welcoming Prayer Immersion Training in Nashville, TN. Savario Mungo, Co-Coordinator

Ogden, UT - We would like to report that our Ogden Centering Prayer group continues to meet at least monthly and more often if possible. As a result of a notice in parish bulletins about our meeting, we have added five new members and there are two others interested but because of home or work, are unable to attend the meetings. We are thrilled with the new members and are looking to add more again this coming year. We are continuing to read and discuss Fr. Basil Pennington’s book “Centered Living.” With new members, however, we are showing some of the tapes of Fr. Keating so they will get a firm foundation. All enjoy these tapes even those of us who have been centering for a long time. They say “it is a good review.” Contact Person, Sr. Danile Knight @801 479-6030, [email protected]

Upper Northern Region includes MN, ND, SD, MT, ID, OR, WA, AK Regional Chapter Service Representative, Susan Komis @ phone-fax 636 327-0637; toll free 888-350-5088; cell 314 750-5100, [email protected] No Updates Received ---

Pacific Coast/West Region includes HI, CA, NV, AZ Regional Chapter Service Representative, Marie Howard @ phone-fax 310 823-5863, [email protected]

CO of Hawaii - Aloha from Hawaii! In February, a festive group gathered to celebrate Cathie Jordan’s six years of service as our Coordinator. Mahalo Cathie! Thanks also to Carol Alevizos who now serves in that position. Monthly leadership team meetings guide the contributions of several service teams. We are grateful to Susan Komis whose introduction to the servant -leadership model a few years ago still guides our leadership development. Local Introductory Workshops and prayer groups continue to benefit from the Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service Training presented by Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler and Timothy Koock in February 2006. In November 2006, Gail returned to Honolulu with Fr. Carl Arico and Marie Howard for the 20th Anniversary Tour activities. We continue with Mornings of Centering Prayer every other month, which are well attended and include a popular min-introduction for newcomers. Prayer Group Facilitators gathered in June for a day-long enrichment presentation and pot-luck lunch provided by Mary Pat Sjostrom after attending the facilitator formation at St. Meinrad. In July, we once again offered an 8 day combined Intensive/Post Intensive retreat at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley on Oahu. this dual-track 8 day retreat is scheduled annually. Carol Alevizos, Coordinator @ 808 536-6090, [email protected]

CO of North San Diego, CA - During the last six months of 2007 CONSD offered several spiritually enriching opportunities for our membership and the community at large. We hosted an Introductory Program in September and another in October. Our North San Diego Chapter gathered in late August for a Half Day Retreat to experience a time of “Sacred Rest” before the hectic schedule of Fall began. October brought Bryan McNutt, M.Div., a Hospice Spiritual Counselor and Centering Prayer Group Facilitator to speak to us on Contemplative Dying. We explored ways in which the transformative dimensions of our own dying and living are encountered and faced through the practice of contemplative prayer as well as teachings of various spiritual traditions, our life experiences and depth psychology that shapes contemplative dying within our own lives. Lunch and a thought provoking discussion followed his inspiring presentation. For Advent in early December we had Fr. Carl Arico speak to us-- as only he can-- with his disarming sense of humor which 20 C.O. News December 2007 opens the door to his profound spiritual messages. We have marked our calendars for a very special Event with Fr. William Meninger on May 10, 2008. We have quarterly meetings with our Prayer Group Facilitators to affirm and support their invaluable service. Our Hospice Outreach Team is continuing to serve end of life patients with their contemplative presence. Our talented webmaster, Anne Alferos, has built a beautiful and informational website. Please log on to www.consd.com and check it out! We look forward to 2008 as we strive to live not only our Vision Statement but also our CONSD Mission Statement which is to teach Centering Prayer, build a Christ centered community and support the contemplative life. Sue and Chris Hagen, Co-Coordinators @ 760 745-8860, [email protected], [email protected] 12 Step Outreach Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service included a 12Step Dual track at both the Austin and Atlanta Formations. As a result of the positive feedback and encouragement received at the Austin Formation, a 12 Step Dual Track was offered at the formation held in Atlanta. Four participants from various 12 Step programs took part in the dual track at each location. Myrna Toohey and Roberta Oster served as staff persons for both the regular formation and the 12 Step track. In addition to following the schedule of the regular formation, the dual track participants met with Myrna and Roberta as a small group following the staff presentations and practicum sessions of the respective conferences. In the small group, the two staff persons modeled and/or guided the participants through a 12-Step version of the conferences, taking time to go through each conference, pointing out the differences in the two ver- sions. Each participant received a notebook that contained the 12-Step version of Session One; Sample Handouts; Sample Formats for 11th Step Centering Prayer Groups and 11th Step Prayer & Meditation 12-Step Meetings. They were invited to ask questions, make comments, and offer feedback to the staff. Because the response has been positive, offering a 12-Step version of the Centering Prayer Practice as an option for future formations is being considered. In its present version, those who are interested in becoming presenters of the “Centering Prayer as the 11th Step Practice” are required to go through a formation and commissioning process. The dual track participants must meet the criteria for the regular Contemplative Outreach Formation and the criteria established by 12-Step Outreach. There will be a 12 Step Recovery Conference with Fr. Thomas Keating and Fr. Richard Rohr at the Albuquerque Hotel, Old Town, Albuquerque, NM - June 27-29, 2008. The focus of the Conference will be to offer instruction to improve our conscious contact through a daily practice of prayer and meditation, and to form communities to support us in this practice. The Conference is for people who are active in any twelve step program with the intention of improving their meditation practice and enlarging their spiritual life. Jenny Adamson, 12-Step Outreach @[email protected] Steering Committee for International Outreach A Steering Committee is a group who are responsible for providing guidance on an overall strategic direction. It does not take the place of a Service Team, but makes the larger portion of the organization aware of the general direction that needs to be followed as well as the information that has been gathered. This Steering Committee is made up of the following Contemplative Outreach members who have had some experience bringing Centering Prayer to other countries, and will act as Liaisons: Timothy Koock Virgin Islands, Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler, Susan Komis South Africa Fr. Thomas Keating Brazil, UK Patrick Uhm, Madeline Soo, South & North Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Fr. Bill Fickel Taiwan, China Bonnie J. Shimizu Trinidad & Tobago, Philippines, Canada Patricia Johnson Ireland International Updates

Belo Horizonte, Brazil - The City of Belo Horizonte had another Introductory Centering Prayer and Lectio Divina retreat August 31-September 2 led by Fr. Paulo Braz, OFM CAP who participated in our first Fr. Thomas Keating retreat here in 2003. Having been a practitioner of Centering Prayer since then, Fr. Braz will be leading us through the deep waters of contemplation according to our Christian tradition. The retreat was at the Cenacle Sisters’ House who also invited this humble server to orient two weekend retreats….one in the first semester and another in the second half of the coming year. On the one hand I feel I have not participated in the Formation Courses of Contemplative Outreach, but on the other hand, I feel I must share what I’ve been experiencing in these eight years of daily practice of CP. I have participated with Fr. Thomas Keating in the first retreat here and two other retreats with our dear Fr. William Meninger in 2004 and 2006. Trusting that the Holy Spirit will guide me and also taking time to read and study more about CP, so that I can at least introduce many in this Path, I humbly as your prayers for our retreats. Sending you all my best regards and praying in your intentions too. Contact Person, Jandira S. Pimente @ 011-55-31-3241-8129, [email protected] CO of Dublin, Ireland - CO of Dublin is open at the Resource Centre on the grounds of the Dominican Sisters, Navan Road, Dublin 7. The venue is a fitting place for the new Chapter of Contemplative Outreach as it is in a space where the sisters have prayed for almost two hundred years. The chapter will offer the Introductory Workshop to Centering Prayer and the six follow-up sessions, monthly Days of Prayer and Lectio Divina, along with other Contemplative Outreach programs. We invite you to visit our website - www.dominicansisters.com - click on Quiet Space. Fionnuala Quinn, OP, Coordinator @mobile 01-086-235-2299, [email protected] 21 C.O. News December 2007 CALENDAR OF EVENTS - DEC 2007 - JUNE 2008

Introduction to Centering PrayerWeekends - a contemporary presentation of the discipline of Centering Prayer as silent communion with God beyond concepts, words and images.

Date City/State Contact Person Telephone # Email Address Comments Jan 25-27 Cullman, AL Sr. Therese Haydel 256 734-8302 [email protected] Centering Prayer Weekend Retreats - includes conferences reviewing the method of Centering Prayer, and a moderate amount of Centering Prayer in common. Date City/State Contact Person Telephone # Email Address Comments Dec 7-9 Hastings, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] Advent Dec 7-9 Frenchville, PA Nicole Fedder 814 263-4855 [email protected] Dec 7-9 Cullman, AL Gloria Garrison 256 734-8302 [email protected] Dec 7-9 Encino, CA Sr. Linda Snow 818 784-4515 [email protected] Dec 7-9 Memphis, TN Eileen Olewinski 901 434-7366 [email protected] Dec 12-14 Uithuizen, NL Sr. Anje 011-31-595-435600 [email protected] Dec 29-Jan 1 Highland Mills, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] New Year’s Jan 9-11 Uithuizen, NL Sr. Anje 011-31-595-435600 [email protected] Jan 11-13 Boerne, TX Sr. Mary Agnes Zinni 830 816-8471 Jan 11-13 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] Jan 11-13 Frenchville, PA Nicole Fedder 814 263-4855 [email protected] Jan 18-20 Chicago, IL Ted Curtis 773 398-5728 [email protected] Feb 1-3 Melbourne, KY Sr. Micki Martin 859 441-0700 x349 [email protected] Feb 7-10 Ava, MO Mary & David Fromme 417 823-8359 [email protected] 4 Day Feb 8-10 Winnipeg, Canada Sr. C. Labinowich 204 339-1705 [email protected] Feb 14-17 Burlingame, CA Cristina Esguerra 650 340-7454 [email protected] 4 Day Feb 15-17 Lake Charles, LA Barbara Tomme 337 855-4239 [email protected] Feb 15-17 Ferns, Wexford, IREL Sr. Christina 011-353-53-9366634 [email protected] Feb 22-24 Edmonton, Alberta Jocelyne Marple 780 701-1854 [email protected] Feb 22-24 Encino, CA Sr. Linda Snow 818 784-4515 [email protected] Feb 22-24 Cleveland, OH Andrea Kneier 440 248-2244 [email protected] Feb 29-Mar 2 St. Louis, MO Retreat Team Leader 314 918-8288 [email protected] Mar 7-9 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] Mar 7-9 Brooklyn, MI Ardis Gardella 577 592-8218 [email protected] Mar 7-9 St. Joseph, MN Rita Budig 320 363-7115 [email protected] Mar 7-9 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] Forgiveness Mar 28-30 Cincinnati, OH Sr. Michele Fischer 513 347-5217 x5207 [email protected] Mar 28-31 Trinidad & Tobago Sr. Paul D’Ornellas 868 624-8267 [email protected] Intensive Apr 4-6 St. Paul, MN Sr. Virginia Matter 651 777-7251 [email protected] Apr 4-6 Cullman, AL Sr. Therese Haydel 256 734-8302 [email protected] Apr 11-13 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] Apr 11-13 Smithfield, VA Lynne Larson 757 420-3825 [email protected] Apr 20-22 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] Apr 25-27 Trinidad & Tobago Sr. Paul D’Ornellas 868 624-8267 [email protected] Apr 25-27 Ferns, Wexford,IREL Sr. Christina 011-353-53-9366634 [email protected] May 2-4 Winnipeg, Canada Sr. C. Labinowich 204 339-1705 [email protected] May 2-4 Hot Springs, NC Mike Campbell 828 622-7112 [email protected] May 9-11 Maria Stein, OH Anita Donnan 419 610-8520 [email protected] May 16-18 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] May 29-Jun 1 Trinidad & Tobago Sr. Paul D’Ornellas 868 624-8267 [email protected] Advanced June 13-15 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] June 27-29 Manhasset, NY Barbara Sullivan 516 481-0472 [email protected] Centering Prayer as the 11th Step Retreats - “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our concious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” Step 11 of the 12 Step Programs. Dec 6-9 Jerome, ID Grace C. 208 423-4033 [email protected] Jan 4-6 Boerne, TX Myrna Toohey 830 981-4151 [email protected] Mar 27-Apr 1 Snowmass, CO Jenny Adamson 319 266-8225 [email protected] Intensive Mar 28-30 Hingham, MA Kathy Long 978 692-6150 [email protected] Apr 25-27 Lake Charles, LA Midge de Barge 339 912-0383 [email protected] Apr 25-27 Frenchville, PA Roberta Oster 404 299-2670 [email protected]

22 C.O. News December 2007 Centering Prayer Intensive Retreats - 4 to 10 days - An in-depth retreat for those with experience in Centering Prayer, in an atmosphere of silence, solitude and community. Videotapes of the Spiritual Journey series with Fr. Thomas Keating are shown. The 10 Day features Parts I, II & III of the Spiritual Journey series.

Dec 5-9 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 5 Day Jan 6-13 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] 8 Day Jan 8-17 Snowmass, CO Carol DiMarcello 970 927-9376 [email protected] (wait list) 10 Day Jan 17-21 Rapid City, SD Sr. Marmion Howe 605 343-2688 [email protected] 5 Day Feb 10-15 Highland, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] 6 Day Feb 14-18 Union, WA Diane Haavik 206 567-5906 [email protected] 5 Day Mar 4-13 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 5 Day Mar 4-13 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 10 Day Mar 7-15 Frenchville, PA Nicole Fedder 814 263-4855 [email protected] 8 Day Apr 11-17 Orange, CA Marie Howard 310 823-5863 [email protected] 7 Day Apr 18-21 Fremont, OH Sr. Gloria Auer 419 332-6522 [email protected] 4 Day Apr 18-25 Lafayette, OR Norman Carlson 541 754-9945 [email protected] 8 Day Apr 20-27 Vancouver, BC Anne Larochelle 604 944-2742 [email protected] 8 day Apr 23-27 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 5 Day May 10-16 Toronto, Canada Kate Jackson 416 226-1829 7 Day May 10-17 Long Beach Isl,NJ Therese Saulnier 201 436-8256 [email protected] 8 Day May 12-15 Lake Logan, NC Becky Hannah 828 667-2799 [email protected] 4 Day May 18-27 Burlingame, CA Cristina Esguerra 650 340-7454 [email protected] 10 Day June 1-8 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] 8 Day June 10-19 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 10 Day June 10-19 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 5 Day June 12-19 Union, WA Diane Haavik 206 567-5906 [email protected] 8 Day June 13-20 St. Louis, MO Retreat Team Leader 314 918-8288 [email protected] 8 Day June 16-20 Stoneville, NC Joan Hurst 336 418-0028 [email protected] 5 Day June 17-26 Snowmass, CO Carol DiMarcello 970 927-9376 [email protected] (wait list) 10 Day June 21-27 Ferdinand, IN Sr. Maria Tasto 812 367-1411 x2656 [email protected] 7 Day June 23-30 Cullman, AL Diana Tschache 205 991-6964 [email protected] 8 Day Post Intensive Centering Prayer Retreats - 4-8 Days - Provides an opportunity for intensive Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, solitude and silence in community. Prior Centering Prayer Retreat experience required Jan 6-13 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] 8 Day Jan 31-Feb 5 Trinidad & Tobago Sr. Paul D’Ornellas 868 624-8267 [email protected] 6 Day Feb 10-15 Highland, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] 6 Day Feb 14-18 Union, WA Diane Haavik 206 567-5906 [email protected] 5 Day Apr 18-25 Lafayette, OR Norman Carlson 541 754-9945 [email protected] 8 Day Apr 20-27 Vancouver, BC Anne Larochelle 604 944-2742 [email protected] 8 Day May 10-17 Long Beach Isl, NJ Therese Saulnier 201 436-8256 [email protected] 8 Day June 1-8 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] 8 Day June 12-19 Union, WA Diane Haavik 206 567-5906 [email protected] 8 Day June 13-20 St. Louis, MO Retreat Team Leader 314 918-8288 [email protected] 8 Day June 18-22 Trinidad & Tobago Sr. Paul D’Ornellas 868 624-8267 [email protected] 5 Day June 21-27 Ferdinand, IN Sr. Maria Tasto 812 367-1411 x2656 [email protected] 7 Day June 23-30 Cullman, AL Diana Tschache 205 991-6964 [email protected] 8 Day Jun 29-Jul 6 Encino, CA Sr. Linda Snow 818 784-4515 [email protected] 8 Day 10 Day Post Intensive Retreats

Dec 4-13 Snowmass, CO Carol DiMarcello 970 927-9376 [email protected] (wait list) 10 Day Mar 4-13 Amarillo, TX Carol DiMarcello 970 927-9376 [email protected] (wait list) 10 Day Mar 4-13 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 10 Day Apr 15-24 Snowmass, CO Carol DiMarcello 970 927-9376 [email protected] (wait list) 10 Day May 18-27 Burlingame, CA Cristina Esguerra 650 340-7454 [email protected] 10 Day June 10-19 Austin, TX Lisa Genung 512 347-9673 [email protected] 10 Day

Advanced Centering Prayer Retreats - Provides an opportunity to deepen the practice of Centering Prayer in an atmosphere of silence and community support. The Advanced Intensive usually features Part IV of the Spiritual Journey Videotape series by Fr. Thomas Keating. Prior Centering Prayer retreat experience required.

Feb 5-14 Snowmass, CO Carol DiMarcello 970 927-9376 [email protected] 10 Day June 6-13 Racine, WI Sr. Kathryn Ann K. 414 282-7310 [email protected] 8 Day 21 Day Centering Prayer Immersion Retreat - unique opportunity for those already established in Centering Prayer to deepen the experience of living the commitment to the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in daily life. Each week has a new presenter and theme. Jun 7-28 Frenchville, PA Nicole Fedder 814 263-4855 [email protected] 21 Day Sept 5-25 Hastings, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] 21 Day 23 C.O. News December 2007 Introduction to Lectio Divina Retreats/Workshops - conferences and practice introducing the most traditional way of cultivating a friendship with Christ.. Date City/State Contact Person Telephone # Email Address Comments Jan 25-27 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] Feb 15-17 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] Feb 27-29 Uithuizen, NL Sr. Anje 011-0595-435600 [email protected] Mar 30-Apr 1 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] Apr 25-27 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] May 30-Jun 1 Uithuizen, NL Sr. Anje 011-0595-435600 [email protected] May 30-Jun 1 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected] June 27-29 New England Sr. Mary Anne L. 603 627-9493 [email protected]

Five Day Welcoming Prayer Immersion Retreat - an in-depth introduction, review and immersion into the Welcoming Prayer practice to establish it as a part of our daily lives and to deepen our relationship with God. Prior Centering Prayer experience required. Date City/State Contact Person Telephone # Email Address Comments Apr 6-10 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] 5 Day

Holy Week Triduum - a celebration of the contemplative dimension of the Easter Triduum. Includes silent meditation periods, Holy Week liturgies, centering prayer and lectio divina. Mar 19-23 White Plains, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] Mar 20-23 Frenchville, PA Nicole Fedder 814 263-4855 [email protected] Mar 20-23 Burlingame, CA Cristina Esguerra 650 340-7454 [email protected]

Nine Month Course: The Practice and Deepening of Contemplative Living - An ongoing process of formation enabling participants to create their own unique contemplative lifestyle in the contemporary world. Commitment is for one weekend a month for nine months, September through May. Prayer, contemplative living and the integration of contemplation and activity are cultivated; the process is aided by the development of relational prayer through contemplative prayer practices. For information contact: Cornwall, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] Denver, CO Rose Meyler 303 863-0932 [email protected] Formation for Contemplative Outreach Service - Training and practice in communicating the essential elements of an Introductory Workshop on Centering Prayer, and an opportunity to look at our own Centering Prayer practice in light of the Essentials. Prerequisite: prior attendance at a 10 Day Intensive Centering Prayer Retreat and daily practice of Centering Prayer. Includes periods of Centering Prayer and presentations by staff and participants.

Mar 2-8 Chicago, IL Margie Tomlinson 847 391-0997 [email protected] 7 Day May 12-18 Sewanee, TN Carol Wray 615 373-0613 [email protected] 7 Day June 25-Jul 2 Highland, NY Cathy McCarthy 845 534-5180 [email protected] 7 Day Coordinator/Servant Leadership Formation - This program offers anyone who is in service to Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. (coordinators, contact persons, presenters, facilitators) a unique opportunity to come together in prayerful community to discuss in-depth issues of Contemplative Outreach chapters and the spirituality of servant-leadership. St. Meinrad, IN Susan Komis 888 350-5088 [email protected] Parish Missions/Retreats by Fr. Carl Arico Contact: C.O. International Resource Center, 973 838-3384 Dec 1-4 Ft. Smith, AR Parish Mission - Immaculate Conception Dec 15 New Jersey Day of Prayer Jan 19-23 Vero Beach, FL Holy Cross Feb 2-5 State College, PA Good Shepherd Feb 9-12 Bayonne, NJ St. Vincent’s Feb 16-20 Cedar Knolls, NJ Notre Dame Feb 23-27 Parsippany, NJ St. Peter’s Mar 1-4 New City, NY St. Augustine’s Mar 7-9 Sewanee, TN Retreat on Forgiveness Mar 10-11 Sewanee, TN Clergy Gathering: Following the Wounded Healer Mar 19-23 White Plains, NY Holy Week Triduum (Divine Compassion Center) Mar 29 Breezy Point, NY Day of Prayer Apr 5-8 Denton, TX Parish Mission, St. Mark's Apr 11-17 Orange, CA 7 Day Intensive Retreat May 10-17 LBI, NJ 8 Day Intensive/Post Intensive Retreat June 6-13 Racine, WI 8 Day Intensive/Advanced Retreat 24 C.O. News December 2007 For Information About Contemplative Outreach in the United States AK Anchorage Kess Frey 907-338-2894 [email protected] Coralville Cathy Chenard 319-354-2414 [email protected] Eagle River Rev. Steven Lambert 907-696-0204 [email protected] Des Moines Kathy Reardon 515-280-3861 [email protected] Juneau Fr. Thomas Weise 907-209-7307 [email protected] Des Moines Paul Witmer 515-279-3658 [email protected] AL Birmingham Aloysius Golden 205-592-3930 [email protected] Fairfield Rev. Stephen Page 641-472-4375 [email protected] Pelham Diana Tschache 205-991-6964 [email protected] Long Grove Lolita Dierickx 563-285-7242 [email protected] AZ Paradise Valley Kathy & Richard Kramer-Howe 602 955-6057 [email protected] ID Boise Ken Eklund 208-343-0413 [email protected] Prescott Robert Johnson 928 717-2444 [email protected] IL Belleville Marsha Hatfield-Baker 314 918-8288 [email protected] Sedona Margaret Swavely 928-282-2080 [email protected] Bloomington Audrey Cleary, OSB 309 283-2240 Tempe Mary & Phil Leonard 480 966-7558 [email protected] Bloomington Florrie Dammers 309-664-5921 [email protected] CA Carpinteria Annette Colbert 805-684-6344 [email protected] Bolingbrook Robert Gordon 630-679-1797 [email protected] Carpinteria Sr. Suzanne Dunn 805-684-3012 [email protected] Chicago Rev.Ted Curtis 773 398-5728 [email protected] El Cajon Rachel Cave 619-596-7665 [email protected] Chicago (West) Sr. Benita Jasurda, OSB 630-725-6011 [email protected] El Cajon Fr. Justin Langille 619 444-3076 [email protected] Chicago (NW) Margie Tomlinson 847-391-0997 [email protected] Encino Sr. Linda Snow 818-784-4515x317 [email protected] IN Ferdinand Sr. Maria Tasto, OSB 812 367-1411 x2656 [email protected] Eureka Rev. Ken Meece 707 269-4245 [email protected] Indianapolis Laurel Simon 317-876-0147 [email protected] Fairfield Deni Harding 707-425-8138 [email protected] Noblesville Gwen Goss 317 842-6778 [email protected] La Canada Sr. Catherine Bazar, OP 626-685-8559 [email protected] KS Lenexa Rev. Rob Carr 913-438-5821 [email protected] La Quinta Evie Connell 760-564-1899 [email protected] Topeka Robert Dubois 785-267-3111 [email protected] Long Beach Barbara Brown Thompson 562-433-7901 [email protected] Wichita Charissa Jochems 316-685-4850 [email protected] Los Angeles Rene Lessard 310-670-3603 [email protected] KY Bardstown Sr. Mary Otho Ballard, OP 502-331-9074 [email protected] Oakland John Neville 510-655-2796 [email protected] Lexington Janis Carter 859-335-8391 [email protected] Orange David & Sharon Hoover 714-456-9891 [email protected] Louisville Millie Clements McElroy 502 244-0878 [email protected] Palo Alto Jean Ramacciotti, OPL 650-326-5256 [email protected] Melbourne Sr. Micki Martin, CDP 859-441-0700x349 [email protected] Piedmont Eileen Halliburton 510-763-1829 [email protected] LA Baton Rouge Monica Freeman 225-924-3812 [email protected] Playa Del Rey Marie Howard 310-823-5863 [email protected] Lake Charles Barbara Tomme 337-855-4239 [email protected] Sacramento Liberty Kovacs 916-452-0483 [email protected] New Orleans Vivien & Ed Michals 504-944-4000 [email protected] San Diego (North) Chris & Sue Hagen 760-745-8860 [email protected] Shreveport Alan Prater 318-797-8721 [email protected] San Francisco Fr. Terry Ryan 415 288-3841 [email protected] MA Boxborough Kathleen Long 978-263-1319 [email protected] San Francisco Mary Wyman 415-431-8590 [email protected] Lowell Fr. William Sheehan, OMI 978-454-0039 [email protected] San Gabriel Valley Brian O’Neil 626 240-0115 [email protected] Rockport Robert Hope 978-546-6044 [email protected] San Rafael Richard Flout 415-499-1420 [email protected] Taunton Ethel Fraga 508-822-2410 [email protected] Shasta George Wilkins 530-246-4277 [email protected] MD Annapolis Carol Leach 410-263-1752 [email protected] Stockton Susan Turpin 209 639-8840 [email protected] Potomac Guy & Dana Semmes 301-983-1857 [email protected] Studio City Mary Shear 818-763-1662 [email protected] ME Old Orcherd Beach Adele Millette 207-937-2313 [email protected] Woodland Hills Michele Harnett, SSL 909 720-6159 [email protected] MI Acme Pat Yamaguchi 231-938-5965 CO Boulder Barbara Hayden 303-494-2845 [email protected] Grand Rapids Rev. David Muyskens 616-452-2234 [email protected] Breckenridge Jim Bernlohr 970-453-6003 [email protected] Grosse Pt Bernadette Thibodeau 313-882-4824 [email protected] Carbondale Pat Johnson 970-963-1258 [email protected] Saginaw Nan Spence 989-791-7079 [email protected] Colorado Sprgs Sr. Therese O’Grady 719-633-0655 [email protected] MN Cohasset Nicholas Eltgroth 218-999-5053 [email protected] Denver John Congdon 303-355-1731 [email protected] Duluth Meridith Schifsky 218-525-9363 [email protected] Denver Sr. Bernadette Teasdale 303-698-7729 [email protected] St. Joseph Sr. Katherine Howard 320-363-7187 [email protected] Estes Park Mary Ann Kundtz 970-586-1779 [email protected] St. Paul James Babin 651-699-2514 [email protected] Fort Collins Rosemary & David Kisling 970-225-6359 [email protected] St. Paul Sr. Virginia Matter 651-777-7251 [email protected] Longmont Alice Anne & Will Pilkington 303-772-7804 [email protected] Staples Carol Weber 218-894-3631 [email protected] Snowmass Carol DiMarcello 970-927-9376 [email protected] MO Jefferson City Sr. Laura Magowan 573 893-4776 [email protected] CT Greenwich Pat Castellano 203-531-6528 [email protected] Nixa Gary Johnson 417-724-9598 [email protected] Litchfield Elizabeth Gallagher 860-567-8645 [email protected] Springfield Mary & David Fromme 417-823-8359 [email protected] DC Washington Suzanne Kindervatter 202-686-6816 [email protected] St. Louis Jim McElroy 314-918-8288 [email protected] FL Altamonte Sprgs Ilse Reissner 407-767-8271 [email protected] St. Louis Marsha Hatfield-Baker 314 918-8288 [email protected] Anna Maria Robert Fasulo 941-778-3091 [email protected] Wentzville Susan Komis 636 327-0807 [email protected] Aventura Pier Vincenzo Luporini 305-931-3719 [email protected] MSJackson Tom Lewis 601-366-2335 [email protected] Bradenton Kaethe Perez 941-756-3326 [email protected] Tupelo Nancy Bridges 662-844-5456 [email protected] Eustis Mary Ann Blaubach 352-735-0201 [email protected] MT Missoula Jean Woessner 406-721-3540 [email protected] Hernando Patrick Uhm 847 877-7075 KOREAN [email protected] NC Candler Becky Hannah 828-667-2799 [email protected] Jupiter Mikella DiSiena 561-748-4291 [email protected] Cary Judi Gaitens 919-469-3895 [email protected] Longwood Basha Perez 407-869-0781 [email protected] Cary John Kelsey 919-467-0045 [email protected] Miami Aida Herdocia 505 270-8532 [email protected] Raleigh Alice Stanford 919-781-5860 [email protected] Naples Vincent Cinque 239-566-2937 [email protected] Raleigh Betty Stoddard 919-782-2599 [email protected] Riviera Beach Ellen McCormack 561-840-7700 [email protected] Wilkesboro Rev. Thomas Morris 336-667-4231 [email protected] Santa Rosa Beach Judi Rutland 850-231-4760 [email protected] Winston Salem Joan Ricci Hurst 336-418-0028 [email protected] Sarasota Edward Savoy 941-923-5706 NE Gering Joe Masek 308-436-8215 [email protected] Satellite Beach Rosemary Van Pelt 321-777-3389 [email protected] Omaha Deb Fortina 402-280-4774 [email protected] Tampa Jeffery Carr 813-251-2025 [email protected] Omaha Bob Ginn [email protected] Vero Beach Sally Byrnes 772-231-1068 [email protected] NH Manchester Sr. Mary Anne Laughlin, SND 603-627-9493 [email protected] GA Decatur Roberta Oster 404-299-2670 [email protected] NJ Bayonne Therese Saulnier 201-436-8256 [email protected] Hiawassee Vernon & Mary Joyce Dixon 706-896-8275 [email protected] Cape May County Anne & James Byrne - 609 465-7015 [email protected] Marietta Cathy Hightower 770-973-6243 [email protected] Lincroft Barbara Woodzell 732-842-3876 [email protected] HI Honolulu Carol Alevizos 808-739-5288 [email protected] Medford Doris Curley 609-654-3417 [email protected] IA Cedar Falls Jenny Adamson 319-266-8225 [email protected] Rancocas Sr. Marcy Springer, SSJ 609-877-0509 [email protected] NM Santa Fe Susan Rush 505-466-4527 [email protected] Blaine Bonnie Shimizu 360 393-4349 [email protected] NV Boulder City Gard Jameson 702-294-0980 [email protected] Olympia Miguel Perez-Gibson 360-259-7790 [email protected] NY Bronx Dr. William Fredrickson 718-601-3360 [email protected] Sammamish Ruth & Mark Dundon 425-427-9290 [email protected] Colden Br. John Crocker 716-941-9428 Seattle Cherry Haisten 206-328-6484 [email protected] Cornwall Cathy McCarthy 845-534-5180 [email protected] Seattle Gay Marcontell 206-322-7482 [email protected] Eastchester Sr. Rose Vermette RCD 914-961-1559 [email protected] Seattle Paul Peterhans 206-722-9400 [email protected] East Meadow Anne Mazza 516-794-8233 [email protected] Spokane Gary Meisenburg 509-570-3161 [email protected] Franklin Square Barbara Sullivan 516-481-0472 [email protected] Walla Walla Pamela Jarboe 509-525-2512 [email protected] Hillsdale Bruce Gardiner 518-325-5546 [email protected] WI Dodgeville Hatheway Brooks 608-574-5797 [email protected] Newburgh Ray Romaine 845-564-0247 [email protected] Milwaukee Judee Weber 262-662-4445 [email protected] New York City Rebecca Barnes 212 222-8109 [email protected] WV Charleston Diana Masso 304-206-7572 [email protected] Pine City George Welch 607 732-5023 [email protected] Parkersburg Sr. Molly Bauer, SSJ 304-424-6080 [email protected] Queensbury Edward Horgan, Jr. 518-792-0377 [email protected] WY Gillette Sr. Therese Steiner, SCL 307-682-3319 [email protected] Rochester Thomas Agness [email protected] Stony Point Judy O’Toole 845-942-0505 [email protected] OH Cincinnati Robert & Liz Maxwell 513 347-6691 [email protected] Cleveland Kay Powers 216-932-8911 [email protected] Columbus Fr. Vincent McKiernan, CSP 614-291-4674x106 [email protected] Dayton Barbara Lobbestael 937-436-3188 [email protected] For Information Outside of the U.S. Mansfield Anita Donnan 419-610-8520 [email protected] Solon Andrea Kneier 440 248-2244 [email protected] OK Broken Arrow Barbara Schneeberg 918-252-2966 [email protected] Australia OR Beaverton Gini Graham 503-889-6642 [email protected] Bend Rita Weick 541-382-0086 [email protected] Victoria Chris Morris 39-386-6671 [email protected] Corvallis Norman Carlson 541-754-9945 [email protected] Salem Kathy Seubert 503-910-3085 [email protected] Victoria Fr. Michael Mifsud 61-3-5966-2049 PA Clarks Summit Christine Kessen 570-587-2223 [email protected] Wilberforce Sr. Sheila Normoyle 02-4575-3059 Erie Rita Panciera 814-456-1802 [email protected] Erie Mary Dwyer 814-838-6469 [email protected] Bahamas Frenchville Sr. Therese Dush 814-263-4855 [email protected] Nassau Lynn Lightbourn 242-322-7037 Greensburg Sr. Margaret Ann Calcutta 724-834-8073x305 [email protected] [email protected] Greensburg Judith Molter 724-834-4374 [email protected] Nassau Sr. Annie Thompson 242-323-5517 [email protected] Lansdale Kathy DiFede 215-362-9287 [email protected] Montrose The Rev. Elizabeth Moulton 570 278-2132 [email protected] Phila/U.Penn/Drexel Thomas Connolly 610 658-9011 [email protected] Brazil Pittsburgh Jack Shaw 412-344-7065 Pittsburgh Lois Snowden 412 922-9466 [email protected] Belo Horizonte Jandira Soares Pimentel 55-31-3241-8129 Sewickley Ruth Hofmann 412-741-2403 [email protected] [email protected] State College Nancy Cord-Baran 814-237-1002 [email protected] West Chester Roseanne Havird 610 450-6567 [email protected] Rio de Janeiro Sergio de Azevedo Morais 011-55-21-2246-6242 [email protected] SC Greenville Sula Hurley 864-329-9740 [email protected] Greenville Wanda Meade 864-235-5060 [email protected] Sao Paulo Marcio Luiz de Oliveira 55-11-69738097 [email protected] SD Rapid City Sr. Marmion Howe, OSB 605-343-2688 [email protected] Yankton Ellen McVay 605-665-3344 [email protected] TN Chattanooga Rev. Margaret Marshall 423-757-9580 [email protected] Canada Jackson Carol Scrivener 731-660-6469 [email protected] Memphis Mike Potter 901-274-3488 [email protected] Nashville Carol Wray 615-373-0613 [email protected] Amherstburg Rose-Marie McIsaac 519-734-7241 [email protected] Sewanee The Rev. Thomas Ward, Jr 931 598-5088 [email protected] Edmonton, AB Fr. Raymond Sevigny 780-469-4375 [email protected] TX Austin Betsy Aylin 512-301-1150 [email protected] Austin June Jeffers 512-892-6504 [email protected] Gjoa Haven, NU Sr. Dorica Sever 867-260-6020 [email protected] Austin Hal Kemp 512-401-6397 [email protected] Boerne Cleo Tamez 210-286-4320 [email protected] Halifax, NS Sr. Anne Veronica MacNeil 902-425-2701 [email protected] College Station Neal Scogin 979 690-6030 [email protected] Leamington Marlene Kelly-Kolotylo 519 324-0118 [email protected] Corpus Christi Olivia Kelly 361-949-9773 [email protected] Denton Rev. D. Timothy Thompson 940-387-6223 Port Coquiltam Anne Larochelle 604 944-2742 [email protected] Fredericksburg Timothy Koock 830-997-9554 [email protected] Sherbrooke, QC Fr. Bernard Dionne 819-563-3978 [email protected] Houston Fr. William Fickel 713-661-3958 [email protected] Rockwall Sandra & Ed Guancial 972-722-6029 [email protected] Surrey, BC Anita Boyd 604-590-8080 [email protected] San Antonio Rev. Homer Bain 210-492-1306 [email protected] Toronto, ON Carolyn Gratton 416-922-6451 [email protected] San Antonio Savario Mungo 210 465-9591 [email protected] UT Ogden Sr. Danile Knight, OSB 801-479-6030 [email protected] Winnipeg Sr. Catherine Labinowich 204 338-4601 [email protected] VA Alexandria Laurel LaCivita 703-370-3305 [email protected] Earlysville Susan Clark 434-973-8475 [email protected] Cuba Richmond Henry Burke 804-288-9494 [email protected] Havana P. Gilberto Walker 53-7-861-8606 [email protected] Roanoke Carolyn Winborne 540 343-7524 [email protected] Virginia Beach Nancy Hess 757-468-9256 [email protected] Woodbridge Robert Gullo 703-590-3334 [email protected] WA Blaine Paul Fiorini 360-734-2850 [email protected] Dominican Republic Philippines Santo Domingo Vicky Acra 809-562-2214 [email protected] Makati City Tess Colayco 632-817-9499 [email protected] Makati City Grace Padilla 632-810-9573 [email protected] France Makati City Lita Salinas 632-810-8825 Paris Robert McKeon 33-686-95-1889 [email protected] Paris Alan Masek 33-14-306-6532 [email protected] Puerto Rico San Juan Maria Luisa Asón 787-753-0758 [email protected] Ghana Kumasi Sr. Therese Jacobs 233-51-29707 [email protected] Republic of Singapore Singapore Cecilia Ee 65-6241-2663 [email protected] Guam

Perezville Tamuning Bernadette Leon de Guerrero 671-646-7246 x308 South Africa Durban Norman McNally 27-031-201-5278 [email protected] Ireland Grahamstown North Wendy Sweetman 27-46-603-5819 [email protected] Barntown,Co Wexford Sr. Ita Miller 35-353-20014 [email protected] Johannesburg Donovan August 27-11-477-4082 [email protected]

Co. Wexford Fr. Tom Dalton 353-51-563104 [email protected] Johannesburg Ethne de Vasconcellos 27-11-888-4784 [email protected]

Dublin Sr. Fionnuala Quinn 353-868-3041 [email protected] Kommetjie Urs Geiges 021-783-4879 [email protected] Ferns, Co. Wexford Sr. Marie Dolores 353-53-9366634 [email protected] Pinelands Brian Podesta 27-021-531-9114 [email protected] Port Elizabeth Sue Burton 27-41-585-3933 [email protected]

Israel Umgeni Park Elizabeth Norton-Amor 031-564-23643 [email protected] Ramle Br. Elia Beaver [email protected] South Korea Italy Seoul Sr. Mary David Choi 822-920-9666

Ponteranica Fr. Antonio Pedretti 39-035-571015 [email protected] Seoul Francis Kim 822-421-1968 [email protected]

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Kuala Lumpur Lawrence Wong 6-03-20962549 [email protected]@gmail.com Leeds W. Yorkshire Ann O’Donnell 44-1132-261396 [email protected] Preston Elizabeth Smith 44-177-262-0746 [email protected]

Mexico Bosques de las Lomas Judith Bernal de Amodio 55-2167-6728 pelusa [email protected] Venezuela Merida, Yucatan Fr. John Martin 52-999-938-1123 [email protected] Barquisimeto Antonio Estevez, CM 58-251-253-454 Caracas Belkina Gamboa [email protected]

Netherlands Diemen Anneke Smit 31-20-416-0233 [email protected] Virgin Island Uithuizen Sr. Anje van der Pers 31-595-435600 [email protected] Christiansted Sherry Trommer 340-773-1415 [email protected]

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Centering Prayer as taught by Contemplative Outreach can serve as a spiritual resource for any structure including a corporate model, but is not itself a structure. It infuses into all activity the motive of divine love and personal commitment to transformation in Christ. It provides interior resources for many lifestyles without having an independent existence of its own. Hence, it competes with no other organization, work of mercy, or spiritual discipline. It is the contemplative dimension of the Gospel, not the gospel itself. It can be lived and practiced in any state of life that supports or manifests the values of the Gospel without being identified with any particular state of life. It fosters the divine way of being human in every situation. It is not exclusive to any one religion but nourishes the heart of every religion. Thus it can enhance the practice of every religion by sustaining as its primary responsibility the process of human transformation in Christ, as the eternal Word of God made flesh." Excerpted from Thomas Keating’s presentation at the 2006 Contemplative Outreach Annual Conference.

Networking, resources, & workshop presenters are available at the Contemplative Outreach International Resource Center For more information contact: Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Tel: 973-838-3384 Fax: 973-492-5795 Email: [email protected] Website: www.contemplativeoutreach.org Co-Editors & Layout Design: Susan Supak and Cathy McCarthy. Photography by Susan Supak, unless otherwise noted. Photos on Pages 1, 6 and 11 are stock photographs.