Radical Engagement, and Flexible Too
ReAwakening2011
A Conference Weblog of Contemplative Outreach
"Here come the lonely ones" - Contemplative Song
After a very engaging and radical talk about ‘Contemplation and the Next Generation’, Rev. Vincent Pizzuto introduced one of his students that had composed a song that expressed what she had learned in his class. Before I realized what was happening, I managed to turn on my recorder to capture the last verse of the song. The audience began to sing along with the author which created a beautiful harmony which my recording barely captures, but that I hope you will get the feeling of and enjoy. I have also included a copy of the lyrics.
Guy Semmes
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Tom Morris talks about St. Mary's retreat center and Contemplative Outreach
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More Research on Centering Prayer at Annual Conference from Jane Ferguson Flout
Science, Evolution and Divine Union (Video)
This talk by Fr. Thomas, recorded in the summer of 2010 at St. Benedict's Monastery Retreat Center, framed the presentations on Enrichment Day.
Sharing Contemplative Gifts (Slides)
The Contemplative Outreach (CO) Circle of Service, Operations Team and Transition Team jointly presented on the Vision of CO including how its Administrative Principles are expressed and embodied in its financial and other day-to-day operations.
Back home again...
The silence of that wonderful prayer room by the Bay came home with me. This is my prayer for all who shared in the Conference! I brought home with me a sense of redemptive goodness reaching out through unseen mechanisms in our brains, through yet un-charted social pathways in our relationships. In this troubled world, I have again heard the sound of hope. And I find I am looking forward to more wisdom from Fr. Thomas as he explores death itself. To all who made this conference possible by their work, by their lives, by their love, I give great thanks. Vivien Michals
Conference Has Ended - More Posts to Come - Stay Tuned
The conference has ended - more posts to come including slide decks, photos and a video of Fr. Thomas speaking on science, evolution and higher consciousness.
Closing
Lord,
We pray this morning as we begin to close, to leave, and to begin
That you continue Your loving and intimate embrace of our souls, our hearts, and our minds,
That you continue to allow our awareness of Your presence in every moment.
May we carry that knowing in to the moments of our lives
As we begin this journey of a thousand steps.
In your name we pray
Amen.
Dimensions of Life - Saturday Images
The five speakers on Enrichment Day respond on a panel L-R David Frenette, Cassie Vieten, Vincent Pizzuto, Jane Ferguson Flout, Michael Spezio.
