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 Welcome
to the Heart of Texas chapter of Contemplative Outreach (HoTCO).
Serving the Austin and Central Texas community, HoTCO offers
programs and support for those who want to deepen their relationship
with God through the practice of Centering Prayer.
HoTCO is very vibrant, offering lots of programs
each year ranging from introductory workshops to daily and
weekly Centering Prayer groups to 10-day intensive retreat
experiences. No matter what stage you're at in your contemplative
journey, HoTCO has something to offer you.
We also produce an email newsletter every month
or two that you can subscribe to. It will keep you informed
of upcoming Centering Prayer related events in Austin and
Central Texas. We are also pleased to host the Center-L email
discussion list on Centering Prayer and related topics. You
can subscribe to Center-L and join others around the world
who are interested in Christian contemplative practices.
Latest news...
- Welcoming Prayer Immersion Retreat
- August 20-24. An in-depth introduction, review and immersion
into the Welcoming Prayer pratice to establish it as a part
of our daily lives and to deepen our relationship with God.
Prior Centering Prayer expererience required. Presenters
are Timothy Koock and Cherry Haisten. Cost $495.00. For
more information or reservations e-mail judz@austin.rr.com
or call Judith Strassman at 512-215-2574. Click here for
a more information &
a printable flyer for this retreat.
- The 2008 calendar of introductory
workshops and retreats is
now set. Sign up for one!
- Pray in Community: Our list of local
Prayer Groups has been updated
for 2008. 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.
…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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