Whether you have already registered for the December 6-8 retreat, are thinking about it, or will not be attending, Maru invites you to e-mail her with your thoughts. [email protected]  – Alice Logan Dear friends and fellow pilgrims of The Way, As we begin to journey toward our Advent gathering I thought...

I woke this morning to a beautiful sunrise over the lake; my thoughts were lucid, focused on God. The natural beauty of creation is a gateway to my time of contemplation. My prayer bell started and I slipped into a calm, rest-filled silence, soaking up the Divine presence through my...

“When my spirit is faint, you know my way.” (Psalm 142:3) It’s early. The last remnant of the cool night air scampers away from the early morning light as I slip through the chapel door to practice Centering Prayer. Soft chants are gently dancing on the chapel’s vaults. Votive flames...

New York Times Best Selling Author, Matthew Kelly, identifies four questions as fundamental in leading a meaningful life.   1. Who am I? 2. What am I here for? 3. What matters most?  4. What matters least? As a volunteer at Hernando Correctional Institution in Brooksville, Florida, I have the...

“God Who is Still Becoming Flesh” Save the date for COCFL Annual Contemplative Retreat December 6, 7 and 8 with Maru De Guevara. It will take place again at beautiful Canterbury Retreat Center in Oviedo (north Orlando). The theme this year is “God who is still becoming flesh” Here is...

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD Psalm 46;11  THERE IS ALWAYS TIME TO DEEPEN OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE AND OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST. YOU ARE INVITED TO AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP TO CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER & THE PRAYER OF CONSENT  Saturday August 24th, from 8:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. Adal Henriquez...

Julian of Norwich, A Mystic for Our Times, Parts 1- 6 A New Workshop Video Series by Patty Merlo  In 1372, Julian received sixteen revelations centered on the Passion of Jesus.  These visions led her to a radical decision: to live her life as a hermit enclosed in a cell...

Divine Therapy: Becoming Who We Really Are Saturday, April 6, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Presented by Contemplative Outreach of Central Florida Hosted by: Hope Episcopal Church 190 Interlachen Rd Melbourne, FL 32940 Please bring a bag lunch Cost for the Day: $35 Space is still available for the...

All Shall Be Well:  A Day with Julian of Norwich Patty Merlo, MPM Saturday, Feb 9, 2019 8:30am – 3:30pm                                                                                   Presented by Contemplative Outreach of Central Florida Hosted by St Patrick’s Church                                  ...

“Forgiveness in Silence” Workshop/Retreat Saturday, January 19, 2019, 08:30 – Noon St. Gabriel’s Church, 414 Pine St, Titusville, FL 32796 Schedule: 8:30 Welcome, Register, Coffee and Refreshments in Fellowship Hall No Registration Fee – Freewill Donation to help cover costs 9:00 Introducing the topic and presenters Host: Fr. Rob Goodridge,...