“We share in centering prayer when done in common, a reservoir of silence that is enhanced by each one’s contribution.” Thomas Keating – Come join us for stillness and restorative silence. Come tune into your inner being and feel the strength of others as we pray together and share the path to contemplation.
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Using slides and stories, Belden C. Lane Ph.D. will talk about the significance of desert geography in the life of the early Desert Fathers and Mothers. Putting a priority on silence and scarcity, they taught contemplative prayer by means of short sayings and stories, giving rise to what we know as the Jesus Prayer.
Join us to return to the sacred basic tenets of Centering Prayer.
“Silence is God’s first language. All others are just poor translations.” — Thomas Keating
We will explore:
• Opening to God and peace within
• Silence as the universal language of God
• How to practice Centering Prayer meditation
Community of Christ Church-830 N Kirkwood Rd.
The Wounded Healer archetype is a concept coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. It suggests that healers, often those who have experienced trauma themselves, possess unique curative power for others.
Acknowledging there is a Wounded Healer in all of us, we will review contemplative teachings that explore the concept of trauma healing and spiritual wholeness.
COSTL past, present and future members are invited to celebrate our 35th Anniversary as a Contemplative Outreach Chapter in St. Louis. We will begin with a Contemplative Taize service, enjoy a celebratory meal, hear some of COSTL’s story from guest speakers, share gratitude for the contemplative practices and look toward to the future of our community.
