| We all have times when we need support, when | | | | Christian backgrounds, who come together to |
| we look for guidance to help us stay on track-and | | | | share meditation. Many members have actively |
| that's especially true when we begin the | | | | studied meditation, led workshops and |
| meditation journey. Who do you have to help and | | | | experienced extended retreats. |
| support you, as you discover the joys and | | | | The folks you meet at Contemplative Outreach |
| blessings of the gift of Christian meditation? God | | | | can help you learn meditation, and they will |
| is there guiding you, of course, through the Holy | | | | provide warm support along the way. Check |
| Spirit. That is the deepest and most necessary | | | | on-line, and discover when your local chapter is |
| guidance of all. And as you come upon questions, | | | | meeting for their next "Silent Saturday". You can |
| concerns or needs, God will put friends in your life, | | | | meditate with the group for 3 twenty-minute |
| too, to walk with you, to keep you on the path, | | | | sessions (with breaks for cookies and juice!) or |
| and help you grow. | | | | you may meet individually with a leader, to learn |
| But where do you find those wise friends to help | | | | more about meditation. |
| you in the Christian walk of meditation? Most of | | | | But what if there's no group in your area, or |
| us don't learn meditation in our churches, and | | | | you're just not ready to meet new people? Using |
| there are many who meditate, but who really | | | | a Christian meditation CDs is another way to |
| don't have the wise counsel you need. | | | | begin meditation with the help of a friend, a way |
| Catholics engaged in meditation, and sharing | | | | to experience support as you start practicing |
| meditation with others, for many years before | | | | meditation. The right meditation CD will touch your |
| the rest of us 'discovered' it. Father Thomas | | | | heart, and help you stay focused as you discover |
| Keating is a tall, lanky Trappist monk with twinkling | | | | the joy of Christian meditation for yourself. |
| eyes and a warm smile. He founded | | | | As you begin meditation, you don't have to do it |
| Contemplative Outreach, a meditation group open | | | | all alone. Be open to the friends and resources |
| to all denominations. The local chapters are made | | | | God is placing in your path. And enjoy the process |
| up of Christians from all walks of life, and varied | | | | together. |