Contemplative Outreach
of Long Island/Queens

The following poems are written in the style of the love poetry of the book,
Songs of Songs, in the Old Testament.

They are contemplative however in that they celebrate the advent of God’s presence
at our center and still point.

Following the poems is an article on contemplative prayer and its path.

Robert Trabold

Adirondack Pines - a poem Stately pines reaching to the sky - deep blue one that only the Adirondack Mountains can paint. Sun is clear and strong – tree branches reach out for its life giving nourishment. Pines – sky – sun light each a silence – silence . . .	Encounter at the Seashore - a poem Blinding sun fills the horizon vibrant and dancing like Van Gogh’s strokes. Gentle breezes wrap around me - soft gift from the sea. Bright light baths the grasses changing hues in the wind.
Nature and Contemplation - by Robert Trabold You, mountains and hills, bless the Lord! You, oceans and rivers, bless the Lord!                              Daniel, 3 People following the path of contemplative prayer and building the discipline of silence into their lives need motivation to preserver in this endeavor. We are busy people and face the challenge . . .

 

END OF SUMMER
GET-AWAY WEEKEND!!!

Enjoy one of the last summer weekends at a lovely villa overlooking the bay and a five minutes drive to ocean beaches. The Sisters of St. Joseph have a relaxing and enjoyable site for our Centering Prayer group to pray, rest, and enjoy the surroundings. A large in-ground pool is available, weather permitting, St. Rosalie Church is just five minutes away in the village for Mass, and the grounds of St. Joseph are amenable for walking and quiet conversations with God and with friends. A flexible schedule will permit visitors to plan their own use of time on Saturday afternoon. Want to be a beachcomber, sightsee, shop, or spend the day in solitude and prayer at the villa? You decide. We will have morning and evening Centering Prayer sessions, Lectio Divina, the recent outstanding film, “Into Great Silence” complete with popcorn! The Sisters are our cooks and will serve dinner on Friday, three meals on Saturday, and Brunch on Sunday. Casual attire and comfortable shoes are recommended.

Date:	September 12, 13, 14 2008
Place:	St Joseph's Villa, Hampton Bays
Cost:	Single room accommodations are available Donation is $150 for ROOM, MEALS, AND OUR CONTEMPLATIVE PROGRAM. Deposit of $50 is due by August 15th. The balance $100 is due by September 5th.
Registration:	Download the Long Island Newsletter (pdf) for registration form and directions (page 4).