It is a great joy to see
the teaching, the vision, and the network of Contemplative Outreach grow ever deeper roots
in our geographical area.
The Moye Spiritual Center near
Cincinnati is again offering an 8-day Centering Prayer retreat in
June. For the first time in Ohio, the Living Flame I is being
offered in Cleveland, beginning in September. Please check the events
page for more information on these offerings.
We are also in need of presenters of
the introductory program to Centering Prayer. Please consider
participating in Formation for
Contemplative Outreach Service, which includes training for presenters of the
seven session Introduction to the Centering Prayer Practice. The prerequisites for
participation are as follows:
1) Participated in a seven session Introduction to the Centering Prayer Practice.
2) Established Centering Prayer practice of two twenty minutes of Centering Prayer for a
minimum of three years.
3) Participated in one of our 8 or 10 day Centering Prayer Intensive Retreats.
4) Studied Open Mind Open Heart by Fr. Thomas Keating, and his Spiritual
Journey Series. Preferably has also read Invitation to Love, The Mystery of Christ, and
Intimacy with God.
5) Has been recommended by the chapter coordinator.
It has been wonderful to serve as the first coordinator of Contemplative
Outreach of Mid Ohio. The greatest joy has been to meet so many
wonderful individuals committed to prayer and to their contemplative
journeys. I have been deeply moved and transformed by the grace we
shared. I am forever grateful for your trust and friendship.
My journey has taken me back to my
home in Texas. While I am very happy to be here, I do miss my friends in
mid Ohio. I am comforted by the fact that we share regularly in the
silence of prayer. I am also confident that new chapter leadership will
emerge. Thank you for your continued prayer, love, and support.
In Gratitude.
Anita Donnan
Coordinator
419-610-8520
AnitaDonnan@aol.com
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