Fall/Winter 2002-03 Newsletter

Dear Friends, 
In July, a big event happened where 1,100 people gathered for a conference: Healing Our Violence Through the Journey of Centering Prayer with Frs. Thomas Keating and Richard Rohr. It was the first time that Contemplative Outreach and the Center of Action and Contemplation co-sponsored an event. You may view some photos of the event on our website, www.contemplativeoutreach.org. 

Divine Love: The Heart of the Christian Spiritual Journey--Part V of the Spiritual Journey Series received rave reviews. In fact, many individuals purchased a set of tapes to have for their own to watch over and over again. The tapes are filled with inspiration and openness to the contemplative journey. 

Our Annual Conference held in Nashville in October had an excellent turn out. The conference attendees went away enriched by their experience. Our Annual Conference 2003 is being held in San Diego, CA, September 24th to the 28th, 2003 at the Shelter Pointe Hotel and Marina. Mark your calendar now and plan to join us. 

The United Day of Prayer is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2003 and we will feature a new video tape by Fr. Thomas Keating entitled: Reflections on 9/11 (see page 12). This day celebrates the global network of Contemplative Outreach with silence, centering prayer and enrichment opportunities. 

Our calendar of events is filled with opportunities for growth in the contemplative journey. Retreats of various lengths are being held through-out the world in order to support your commitment to Centering Prayer. Why not refresh your spirit and treat yourself to retreat in 2003? 

Our website is a wonderful source of updated information. We are in the process of giving our website a new design. Visit us frequently and watch our progress and let us know what you think--office@contemplativeoutreach.org.

 We have two new interesting resources being developed by members of Contemplative Outreach, a universal calendar/planner with quotes from Fr. Thomas and a daily reader for contemplative living based on the work of Fr. Thomas as well. Check the Spring/Summer edition of the newsletter for the ordering details. 

We held a Coordinator Servant-Leadership Formation at St. Meinrad Monastery in Indiana this summer. This is a new course especially designed for coordinators, contact persons and leadership team members. If you would like to know more about it contact: Susan Komis, 888-350-5088 or email her at susankomis@earthlink.net. 

See photos of this event on our website. As we settle into the seasons of Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas may God shower you with gratitude, healing and resplendent light. 

With a grateful spirit, 
Gail Fitzpatrick-Hopler, President

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