November 2025 “What’s New”
CONM had a wonderful celebration of 25 years at the Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey in Albuquerque. This Abbey is owned and operated by the Norbertine Community.
Folks gathered from near and far to sit in Centering Prayer and to hear reflections from Joyce Rupp, author and international retreat leader. We are ever grateful to Susan Rush from Santa Fe, NM who initiated the beginning of Contemplative Outreach NM 25 year ago and to all who volunteer their time to make CONM the loving community that it is today.
We move forward into the beautiful season of Advent. CONM has traditionally held early morning sits during the weeks of Advent. This year that tradition will continue over zoom each Thursday of Advent at 6:30 a.m. A link will be sent to all who wish to join us in this tradition. The dates will be Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 2025.
In April 2026 we return to Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey in Pecos, NM. This Centering Prayer Immersion retreat will begin the evening of Wednesday April 8 and close the morning of Sunday April 12th. More information will become available as we draw closer to the date.
Tis’ the season of gratitude and we here at CONM in NM wish each of you a blessed Thanksgiving gathered with family and friends. We pray for those who are lacking food and proper nourishment during this difficult time. During this Holiday season we encourage all to give to local food banks and to check in on neighbors who may be in need.
"If one completes the journey to one's own heart, one will find oneself in the heart of everyone else". Father Thomas Keating
