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Contemplative in the Kootenays, October 5, 2024

Contemplative in the Kootenays meets (mostly!) monthly in New Denver. This day-long event (10 am to 3 pm) is open to contemplatives across the Kootenays; most of us practice Centering Prayer, but not everyone. Most of us are Christian, but not everyone. Most of us come regularly, but not everyone! This month we’ll be exploring …

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Wide Spot: Look for the Helpers

When my little brother died, I found myself utterly alone. I felt like I was trapped in a transparent box, invisible to everyone but me. No matter what I said or did, I couldn’t get out. I couldn’t touch anyone. And no matter what anyone else said or did, it didn’t touch me. The senseless …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays, April 20: Reclaiming the Divine Mother

Re-Claiming the Divine Mother will be the theme of the Contemplative in the Kootenays gathering on April 20th. We’ll start early and promptly, at 9 a.m., and will live-stream the video conference with Matthew Wright on The Faces of Mary until noon. Then, after lunch, we will meditate together, and ponder how what we’ve learned …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays, March 23

The monthly gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet next on Saturday, March 23, from 10-3. We will be meeting in person in New Denver, at 1305 Denver Siding Road. Join us for a day of centering prayer (surrender meditation), lectio divina, walking meditation, teaching and open communion for our more-than-Christian community. Please email …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays, February 24

The monthly gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet next on Saturday, February 24, from 10-3. We will be meeting in person in New Denver, at 1305 Denver Siding Road. Join us for a day of centering prayer (surrender meditation), lectio divina, walking meditation, teaching and open communion for our more-than-Christian community. Please email …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays, January 27

The monthly gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet next on Saturday, January 27, from 10-3. We will be meeting in person in New Denver, at 1305 Denver Siding Road. Join us for a day of centering prayer (surrender meditation), lectio divina, walking meditation, teaching and open communion. Please email Therese here to RSVP, …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays, December 9

The monthly gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet next on Saturday, January 27, from 10-3. We will be meeting in person in New Denver, at 1305 Denver Siding Road. Join us for a day of centering prayer (surrender meditation), lectio divina, walking meditation, teaching and open communion. Please email Therese here to RSVP, …

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Contemplative in the Kootenays, December 9

The monthly gathering of Contemplative in the Kootenays will meet next on Saturday, December 9, from 10-3. We will be meeting in person in New Denver, at 1305 Denver Siding Road. Join us for a day of centering prayer (surrender meditation), lectio divina, walking meditation, teaching and open communion. Our focus this month will be …

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James Finley: The Healing Path

Watch this site for more information about the Zoom book launch of James Finley’s remarkable book, The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation. The Contemplative Society is working with an Episcopal church in Southern California to get live stream of this event to its members and friends. Save the date: October 7, 2023, from …

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Wide Spot: Bull’s Eye!

I recently participated in a difficult conversation. The conversation was difficult primarily because I responded badly to a remark made by the other person. Since this person is the one with whom I cohabit, it is not the first time I reacted in this way. Regrettably, it is also probably not the last time that …

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