CONNECTIONS 
 
July 2016

 
Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola

 
COMMUNITY

July 29-Aug. 3, 2016
Lectio Divina II &
Centering Prayer Retreat
Rosaryville Spirit Life Center  Ponchatula, LA
For more information:
Maggie Dawson at (504) 837-0877 or  
mgdrake@juno.com

August 13, 2016
Welcoming Prayer
all day workshop
with Mary Dwyer
Christ Episcopal Church, Pensacola
Details and to register 
October 14-16, 2016
Centering Prayer as 11th Step Retreat for those in 12-Step Programs
Camp Beckwith
Fairhope, AL 
Details and to Register

December 8-11, 2016
Fr.  Bill Sheehan
Advent Weekend
See column on right for details

CONTEMPLATION 

THE GUEST HOUSE
This being human is a guest house 
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness, 
Some momentary awareness comes 
As an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all 
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,  
Who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture.

Still , treat each guest honorably, 
He may be cleaning you out for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice 
Meet them at the door laughing & invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes. 
Because each has been sent 
As a guide from beyond. 
Rumi

CALLING

~Registration Continues~
 THE WELCOMING PRAYER
with Mary Dwyer
August 13, 2016
Practicing the Welcoming Prayer 
offers us the opportunity to make choices-- 
responding instead of reacting
 to the present moment. Through the action of the Holy Spirit, the practice empowers us to take appropriate action as freely and lovingly as possible in any situation that presents itself.
More details and REGISTRATION     
 
Centering Prayer as the 11th Step 
for those in 12-Step Programs 
~ A Weekend Retreat ~
LIMITED OVERNIGHT SPACE
October 14-16, Camp Beckwith
Offered to those who are in any 12-Step program of recovery, this retreat teaches centering prayer practice for the 11th step:
"Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God." 
More details and REGISTRATION    
 
 
DECEMBER 8-11, 2016
 ADVENT WEEKEND  
Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI returns to the Panhandle to provide a time of focus on the Advent season.

   December 8--Morning of Reflection 
Christopher's Episcopal Church Pensacola
   December 9-11--Advent Weekend Retreat 
                       Camp Beckwith in Fairhope, AL
   December 11-Twelve Step Community 
                         1-4 pm Camp Beckwith
Registration for each event- Watch for  E-blast July 
Contemplative Outreach of Pensacola | (850) 572-0967
   http://www.centeringprayernwf.com
612 Silvershore Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32507