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Dallas Chapter
Contemplative Outreach
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Welcome to Cell of Peace. This is the home
page of the Dallas Chapter of Contemplative Outreach. 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 may 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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Breaking News
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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 Chapter
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retreats and newly formed centering prayer groups in the Dallas metropolitan area. |
Navigating
the Dallas Chapter Website
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Contemplative Prayer Groups.
You are invited to join one of the several Dallas 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. Check out a
new Centering Prayer group
that meets at Holy Trinity church in Dallas. |
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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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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 Dallas Chapter of
Contemplative Outreach. To learn more about her
background, click Biography.
For further information, send her an E-mail
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