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This is the home page for the
Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of
Contemplative Outreach
Serving Dallas/Fort Worth & North
Texas
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Welcome to the DFW Chapter of Contemplative Outreach serving the
greater Dallas & Fort Worth area. Many people in today's world
practice different forms of meditation faithfully. They experience its
transforming power and value the benefits of resting in silence, a
silence too deep for words (insights on
scriptural prayer). Small faith communities are powerful
places to foster the practice of these forms of prayer as they
radiate Love and positive energy. Contemplative Outreach is a
spiritual network designed to nurture the practice of Centering
Prayer and to help build and facilitate prayer groups . We
also practice and teach Lectio Divina, the slow meditative reading
of the Scriptures.
It is my hope, that this web site
will provide information,
ideas, insights and ways of building a spiritual network for you --
for your support on the Spiritual Journey.
Sandy Guancial, Chapter Coordinator
Send an
E-Mail to
Sandy
Further information about Centering
Prayer and Contemplative Outreach.
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News &
Other Items
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Event Planning Team
The chapter's new service team,
Event Planning Team
, is always looking for suggestions for
new conferences or workshop topics, speakers and retreat
leaders. Send your suggestions to us -- we welcome your input. Please
limit suggestions to the general subject of contemplative
spirituality and meditation.
Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop Service Team
If your group, organization or church is interested in hosting a one-day
Introductory Centering Prayer Workshop, please contact the
Workshop Planning Team
who will work with you to plan & schedule the
workshop.
Keating Videos
View video recordings
of Fr Thomas Keating speaking on various topics from the
centering prayer method to the value of contemplation to
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Add your name to the Dallas/Fort
Worth Chapter
Mailing
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retreats and newly formed centering prayer groups in the DFW metropolitan area. |
Navigating
the DFW Chapter Website
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Contemplative Prayer Groups.
You are invited to join one of the many Dallas/Fort
Worth area
Centering Prayer Groups.
Most groups meet weekly. The prayer gatherings are
open to all who are striving to embrace a daily practice of
Silent Prayer and Lectio Divina using the methodology
developed by Fr Thomas Keating and others. |
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Event Calendar:
Workshops, Retreats and Special Events are scheduled
throughout the year.
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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.
A
list of recommended books has been compiled that you can find
on the Book
Page. Many of the
books are authored by Father Keating himself. Other
well known authors, who write on Centering Prayer and
contemplative 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. Includes links to many Thomas
Keating videos.
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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 Contemplative Prayer?
Schedule 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, a one-day "Introductory Workshop to
Centering Prayer" can also be arranged with trained presenters.
To make
arrangements, contact Sandy via
Email
or
call at 1-972-722-6029.
You can also reach
Sandy via regular mail at
Sandy Guancial
Contemplative Outreach
P.O. Box 752
Rockwall, Texas 75087
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Sandy is the coordinator for the DFW Chapter of
Contemplative Outreach. To learn more about her
background, click Biography.
For further information,
E-mail Sandy
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