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This Month Please click on "view in a browser" - Silent Saturday, July 2, In-Person at St. Romans
- Silent Saturday at the Center in Elm Grove, July16
- Advanced and Post Intensive 7-day Retreat, July 24-30, 2022, at St. Benedict's Retreat Center in Benet Lake, WI.
- Lectio Divina every Wednesday via Zoom
- Books for the Journey, this month...Breathing Underwater
- Kenny Kohberger unpacks the word “Home” as he returns from Virginia Theological Seminary with a second Masters in Theology
- The Mystics Series: Creation Spirituality Primer, Thursday, Sept. 29
- Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity?
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Silent Saturday at St. Roman's Parish Rectory, Milwaukee, WI July 2 First Saturday of every month - now returning to in-person (LIVE) as the pandemic allows. This contemplative morning retreat is free to anyone. Doors open at 9:00 for refreshments Silence begins at 9:15 am and goes till 11:30 am The day consists of two periods of centering prayer followed by a 10-minute break, Lectio Divina, monastic-style, and a final period of centering prayer. Contacts: Sr. Kathryn Ann Kobelinski kkobelinski@ssndcp.org Lynn Holland lynnhlly2@sbcglobal.net | | |
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Seven Day Silent Retreat Benet Lake, WI July 24- July 30 sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Southeast Wisconsin
Silent retreats are offered for those who wish to deepen their Centering Prayer practice whether you are coming for the first time (Advanced Retreat) or returning (Post-Intensive). Advanced retreatants will watch Fr. Keating’s Spiritual Journey videos, while those on the Post-Intensive track have an extra prayer period in silence. The retreat is designed to enhance your established practice. + Private rooms with bath + All meals included There's still time to register. Rooms are available Read more below | | |
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Retreat begins at 4:00 pm on Sunday July 24 and ends with lunch on Saturday July 30, 2022. The retreat will provide an atmosphere of silence, solitude, and community. You may register online or send a check to : COSEW 890 Elm Grove Rd. Bldg 1, Suite 105 Elm Grove, WI. 53122 If you have questions, or require a partial scholarship, please contact Ann Koerner, 262-282-8622 akoerner45@gmail.com Click on the red button below for the retreat flyer and more information. |
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| | Lectio Divina Every Wednesday via Zoom 7:00pm The evening will consist of centering prayer for 20 minutes, and then Lectio Divina. We use the monastic form of this prayer, that is, reading the scripture passage twice, followed with reflection time and optional sharing. Facilitated by Sr. Kathryn Ann Kobelinski, SSND, a commissioned presenter of the prayer. There is no fee, but we are grateful for a donation (see our donation page). Contact Sr. Kathryn Ann for the link. kkobelinski@ssndcp.org | | |
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| | Third Saturday In-Person 9:00 -11:00 am July 16, 2022 Third Saturday of every month - now LIVE at our Elm Grove location. 890 Elm Grove Road The Village Court Building 1, Suite 105 Elm Grove, Wisconsin This is a morning of Centering Prayer from 9:00 to 11:00 am with two 25 minute sits. The prayer time is followed by a video (about 30-40 minutes) with conversation in response. Contact person: Ann Koerner akoerner45@gmail.com 262-282-8622 | | |
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Breathing Under Water by Richard Rohr Reviewed by Judy Raebel-McKinley Being in a 12-step program, for me this book ties together the 12-steps and scripture brilliantly. Each chapter begins with a step and scripture verses that speak to that step. The chapter then goes on to give a deeper understanding of what the scripture verses are referring to. I especially like this because my 12-step program is spiritually based and having a biblical faith this makes sense to me and helps me live with integrity and humility. It’s not just about recovery from my character defects but serving and loving others, many still suffering from some form of addiction. Instead of feeling like I am drowning, this book shows me that I have a life line—based on living the 12 steps, spiritual principals integrated with scripture. I am not overwhelmed by circumstances but have a better perspective of their reality which helps me cope. My so called “mountains” become mole hills. Maybe this is what Jesus meant when he said if we have faith we can say to a mountain move and it will do so. This book is about hope and no matter what our addiction, Richard clearly writes about it in this book. |
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Welcome Home and Congratulations
Kenny Kohlberger, a member of the COSEW Coordinating Team has completed the quest to realize his second master's in Theology. Besides his coursework, he has been working with the prison population, one of the few volunteers admitted during covid lock-down, with his newly created program for spiritual life and transformation. Read his refections on Julian of Norwich, "Home". |
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Home "The God whose essence is goodness is within each of us." by Kenny Kohlberger |
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The email reminder requesting update contributions for COSEW’s July newsletter arrived as I took a break from the taxing necessity of moving. Packing and unpacking were not practices that I had anticipated as additions to my Rule of Life when I set out on the new fronter of retirement! A disciplined practice of principals established since first writing my rule has provided stability and the willingness to follow the circuitous route of God’s call. An adventurous four-year journey that included the fulfillment of a lifelong desire... |
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What sparks joy in your life? COSEW has many opportunities to benefit both you and us | | |
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Find something to spark your interest, use your talent, be of service! Here are a few of our ideas, but feel free to suggest others. - Contribute a short contemplative book review for COSEW’s new “Books for the Journey” eNews feature.
- Create Instagram posts - to see what we’ve been posting so far, search for contemplativewisconsin on Instagram.
- Provide photos, drawings, etc. These can be used in our eNews, Instagram posts and anywhere they might inspire others.
- Share your knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel or Apple programs.
- Assist in creating and editing the bi-monthly COSEW eNews.
- Help with registration, provide hospitality and/or contribute technical support for events at the CCL (Center for Contemplative Living) and other venues.
- Generate ideas, plan and produce COSEW events at the CCL and other venues.
- Become a Centering Prayer Presenter.
- Lead or assist with leading COSEW sponsored classes.
You can be involved with many of these activities from your home. If you’re interested, contact a member of the COSEW Coordinating Team: Sr. Ann Koerner, akoerner45@gmail.com Sr. Kathryn Ann Kobelinski, kkobelinski@ssndcp.org Christine Bender, bendercm@earthlink.net Jack Dierks, dierks.jack@gmail.com |
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