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 Welcome
to the Heart of Texas chapter of Contemplative Outreach (HoTCO).
We are an ecumenical group of women and men serving together
to support those who want to deepen their relationship with
God through the practice of Centering Prayer.
Centering Prayer is an ancient method of Christian
prayer which prepares us to receive the gift of God's presence,
traditionally called contemplative prayer.
HoTCO is one of more than 120 active chapters
in 39 countries formed by Contemplative Outreach, Ltd., a
worldwide spiritual network that provides support and resources
for Centering Prayer practitioners.
We offer Introduction to Centering Prayer workshops
and retreats ranging from one to ten days in length.
We support Centering Prayer groups that meet
daily, weekly and monthly in various churches, homes and institutions,
as well as contemplative church services throughout the area.
 Latest
news...
-
The 2012 calendar of introductory
workshops and retreats is
now set. Sign up for one!
- Pray in Community: Our list of local
Prayer Groups will be continually
updated in 2012. There are also several contemplative church
services around town that we're aware of. Info on these
can be found on the Other Events
page and will be updated as we receive new information.
…when
you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to
your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in
secret will reward you.
~ Matthew 6:6
Contemplative
Prayer is the opening of mind and heart – our whole being
– to God, the Ultimate Mystery, beyond thoughts, words and
emotions, whom we know by faith is within us, closer than
breathing, thinking, feeling and choosing; even closer than
consciousness itself.
~ Fr. Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart
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