January 27, 2025
And a blessed New Year to all.
On January 11, 2025 40 folks gathered at Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey in Albuquerque for a day of Centering Prayer. The theme of the day was “Placing Attention,” taken from a poem by Rosemary Wahtola Trommer
As the weather is changing
and the light is changing
and the birds at the feeder
in the yard are changing,
at the leaders are changing
and the feelings are changing
and the way that we see
each other is changing,
I notice the invitation to turn
toward the truth
of what does not change-
something so vast, so unnameable,
so unable to be grasped and held,
something so present
there is no life without it,
that knows itself
through you, through me,
through clover and tree and cloud
and goes on and on and on forever.
That I turn again and again
towards that.
CONM held a purposeful pause over zoom on January 20th. 70 folks joined us to send prayers for peace and healing out to a world in pain.
We continue to gather for Centering Prayer over zoom each Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
On March 1, 2025 we will gather at the United Church of Santa Fe for a Day of Centering Prayer. If you are interested in attending email us at
We will also gather for a weekend retreat at Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey May 8-11, 2025 in Pecos, NM. More information will be sent out as we get closer to the date.
As we journey through a time of uncertainty may I offer some words from Brother Lawrence (16th century) who practiced the presence of God in his everyday life….
“The first benefit that the soul receives from the presence of God is that faith becomes more alive and active on every side of life particularly in times of need. Faith obtains for us grace that is shared in our dealings with others.
The practice of the presence of God strengthens us in hope. Hope consumes us with Divine Love. That love is a consuming fire that kindles within our hearts an eagerness and a passion to see God loved, known, served and worshipped by all God’s creatures.”
Peace and all good.
Donations are always welcome and assist us with operating expenses.
Check or money order can be sent to:
Contemplative Outreach of NM (CONM)
606 Vista Este NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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