View video recordings
featuring Fr. Thomas Keating speaking on various topics.
Listen to Sandy's Radio Interview.
On August 4, 2014, Sandy appeared on the "Good News" radio
program in Dallas (KATH 910 AM) hosted by Stacie Blazek.
Sandy was asked to comment on several topics and questions.
Stacie asked Sandy to talk about the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter
of Contemplative Outreach and how it got started; how does
traditional prayer compare to centering prayer; and is it
difficult for some people to practice silent meditation like
centering prayer. You will find Sandy's interview both insightful
and entertaining. Click the play button on the
audio player below to listen to the interview (about 20
minutes in length).
Visit Father William Meninger's
web site to learn
about the Trappist Monastery, St. Benedicts, in Snowmass, Colorado.
You will discover some of his recent books and writings as well as
those of fellow Trappist, Fr Thomas Keating. Fr Meninger has
been at St Benedicts since 1979, but in 2020 has moved back to St
Josephs Abbey in Spencer, Mass (where he was the former retreat master
there). His book, The Loving
Search For God is an effort to bring the message of The
Cloud of Unknowing to men and women of the 21st Century.
Visit YouTube to view many
teaching videos, conferences and interviews with Fr William.
Shalem Institute
(Bethesda, MD) is an ecumenical Christian community dedicated to
the support of contemplative living and leadership. Its
mission is to be an ecumenical community responding to a call to
help mediate God’s Spirit in the world through the loving wisdom
of contemplative tradition. Although Shalem is grounded in
the Christian contemplative path, it is enriched by the grace
present in other traditions. Shalem welcomes anyone, regardless of
tradition, who would seek to learn from the contemplative
way. They offer contemplative prayer groups, retreats and
workshops as well as programs for spiritual directors.
What Does "Contemplative" Mean?
The word contemplative has many meanings today. It comes
from the Latin roots cum (with) and templum (temple), connoting a
sense of the sacred. Stated simply, the classical tradition
understands contemplation as a loving quality of presence in which
one is open to things just as they are in the present moment.
In Christianity and other traditions that
understand God to be present everywhere, contemplation includes a
reverence for the Divine Mystery, "finding God in all
things," or "being open to God's presence, however it
may appear." When referring to prayer or other
spiritual practices, contemplation is classically distinguished
from meditation.
Generally this means that meditation seems like
something we "do" by means of our own effort and
intention, while contemplation always seems to come as a
gift. Further, the reverence for mystery implies an openness
to unknowing, a willingness to be led and guided by God without
having to comprehend what is happening.
Love in
Action Int'l is a group of individuals who strive to fill the
gap between resource and need. Visit this Dallas
organization web site to see what they have accomplished for those
in need. Rae England is the director and co-founder.
Classic
Christian Ethereal Library web site contains online the
complete text of many classic Christian books. According to
the web site, all of the books on their server are in the public
domain. You may read the books online or download them to
your computer. Great site, take a look!
Contemplative
Outreach Ltd. The homepage for the Contemplative
Outreach organization which supports and promotes centering prayer
groups throughout the world.
The Maria Kannon Zen
Center was formed in 1991 as a place for people of various
backgrounds and faiths to practice Zen. The members are bound
together by a common commitment to cultivate wisdom and
compassion. The center's primary task is to offer people an
opportunity to practice Zen.
University of
Dallas is a Catholic liberal arts university located in
Dallas, Texas.
Bede
Griffiths. An interesting site about a monk who lived in
a way least thought of by others and, with a universal heart, was
an icon of integrity and guilelessness.
The Ecumenical Center
for Religion and Health located in San Antonio, Texas offers
faith-based, non-sectarian counseling for individuals &
families, education for religion & health professionals,
seminars and conferences. Telephone (210) 616-0885.
The Vatican
City web site is rich with information from its' historical
archives to the artwork to the current events.
Contact the webmaster
if you have an interesting web site or link to add.