Christian Meditation is a form of silent, contemplative prayer that uses a prayer-word, which is rooted in the gospel and the letters of St. Paul, and originated with the early desert fathers of the fourth century. A Benedictine monk, John Main, rediscovered this ancient prayer tradition of silence and listening. It is offered now to contemporary men and women, and practiced worldwide by Christians of many denominations. Diet is a large part of the meditation experience and eating lots of greens can help you experience. Better still is to use some of the recipes at JuiceDietRecipes.com to physically prepare yourself for meditation. To fully enjoy this make sure to have your children be with a babysitter or in daycare, when you are fully relaxed you can get a more spiritual connection.
Other Christian Meditation Events in Houston Area
| Upcoming WCCM Events–All events are open to the public, and you are cordially invited to attend |
| The Houston area WCCM Saturday workshops for the year 2005 are listed below. The sessions are held on the first Saturday of each month (excepting a summer hiatus). All sessions (except May – see below) will be at the Dominican Sisters, Almeda at Holcomb, from 1-3 pm. The spring sessions will be at the Villa (6504 Almeda) and the fall/winter sessions at the Meeting Room (6501 Almeda).All are invited to attend. There is no charge and no pre-registration is required. Stay after each session and walk the beautiful outdoor labyrinth. For further information, contact Nicole Meister by phone at 281-341-7695, or by email at ntmeister@sbcglobal.net .SATURDAY AFTERNOON CONTEMPLATIVE SESSIONS FOR 2005 April 2 – “Being a Benedictine Oblate” presented by Rev. Helen Appelberg May 7 - “The Life of St. Anthony” presented by the Rev. J. Michael Wheeler, Rector at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, and “The Mysticism of Evelyn Underhill” presented by Ray Wright, professor of literature and philosophy at the University of Houston. Full day retreat at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 1656 Blalock Road. For registration, contact Pat Laubach at Tel: 713-465-6015, Fax: 713-465-2086, or by email atplaubach@stchristophers-houston.org September 10 – “Introduction to Christian Meditation” presented by WCCM core group October 1 – “The Way of the Pilgrim” presented by Carole Keating November 12 – “St. Thérèse de Lisieux” presented by Brooke Williams-Deely, professor at the University of St. Thomas December 3 – “Virtues and Vices” presented by Fr. James Coles, Associate Pastor at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church OTHER EVENTS |
Christian Meditation Groups in Houston Area
HOUSTON
Medical Center Area
Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, Mon. 5:30 – 6:15pm, 6221 Main Street, 77030. Meet in St. Bede’s Chapel, Autry house. Carla Cooper, 832-355-8410 (wccmcmc@houston.rr.com).
Downtown
Christ Church Cathedral, Fri. 11:15 – noon, Mellinger Room , 1117 Texas, Houston, 77002. Norma Jones, or Martha Keesecker, 713-464-0818 (martha.keesecker@sbcglobal.net).
Galleria Area
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Thurs., 6:30 pm, in the Chapel, 717 Sage Road, 77056. Pat Bodley, (713) 974-2425. (pat.bodley@globeleq.com).
Bellaire/ West University
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Wed. 6 – 6:30 p.m., 3816 Bellaire Blvd., 77025. June Holly and Bill Harrison, 713-665-1931, (jshwth@aol.com) or Lynda Spriggs, 713-664-3466 (Lyndaspriggs@hotmail.com).
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wed. 7 – 8p.m., 6800 Buffalo Speedway, 77025, in the Good News Room, upstairs in the Monsignor Jamail Family Center. Pat King, 832-778-6679, (pgking@lyondell-citgo.com).
Midtown Houston
Lord of the Streets Episcopal Church, 9:00 am, 3401 Fannin, Houston, 77004. June Holly and Bill Harrison, 713-665-1931, (jshwth4@aol.com) or the Rev. Martha Frances, 713-526-0311.
West Houston
Cenacle Retreat House, Mon. 7 – 8pm, 420 N. Kirkwood, 77079. Nicole Meister, 281-341-7695, (ntmeister@sbcglobal.net) or Martha Keesecker, 713-464-0818, (martha.keesecker@sbcglobal.net).
Northwest Houston
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Wed. 7pm, 15415 N. Eldridge Pkwy, Cypress, Texas. Leslie Wang, 281-550-3864 (leslie_beauchamp@yahoo.com).
Friendswood
Mary Queen Catholic Church, Tues. 5:30pm, 606 Cedarwood (just off FM 518), Friendswood, TX, 77546. Charlene Guilliams, 281-482-1391 (charleneguilliams@maryqueenchurch.org ), or Tom Scott, 281-993-9750 (Thomas.Scott@ge.com).
West Beltway 8
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic Church, Wed. 10:00am, 10503 Westheimer, 77042. Elise Campana, 713-781-8764 (elisem32@yahoo.com).
Spring Branch
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Tues., 7:00pm in the Chapel, 1656 Blalock, 77080. Pat Laubach, 713-460-2710 (angel20712@aol.com).
Sugarland
St. Theresa Catholic Church, 115 Seventh Street, Sugarland, 77478, classroom #10. Mon., 9:15am, Nicole Meister, 281-341-7695, (ntmeister@sbcglobal.net) or Bolivia Schlabach, 281-491-0422.
St. Laurence Catholic Church, 3103 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugarland, 77479. Tue., 10:00am, Room AB (in the courtyard). Jeri Kolash, 281-277-4204, (jerik50@ev1.net).
Rosenberg
Holy Rosary School, Thurs. 7pm, 1408 James St., Middle School Building, Sr. Annette Dworsky, O.P., 281-342-5813×141, (adworski@holyrosary-school.com).
South Beltway 8
Servant of the Savior Presbyterian Church, Mon. 5:30pm, 11303 Hughes Road, Houston, 77584. Pat King, 832-778-6679, (pat.king@lyondell-citgo.com) or Wanda Niebuhr, 281-481-4210.
GALVESTON
UTMB at The William Temple Episcopal Center, Thurs., 12:15-12:55pm, 427 Market Street, Galveston, 77550. Sack lunch discussion following. Rosemary (Posey) Jackson, 409-762-8641, or Gena Davis, 409-772-8694, (genaldavis@yahoo.com).
AUSTIN
Seton Cove, 3708 Crawford Ave., Austin, TX 78731, Meditation Room, behind main building, Thurs., 7:00am. Heather Kohout, 512-451-0272, (hezcat@austin.rr.com).
DALLAS
Still Point Yoga, 319 Bon Aire Dr., Dallas, TX 75218. Thurs., 11-12am. Terri Thompson, 214-348-6862, (yogaterri@aol.com).
NACOGDOCHES
Christ Episcopal Church, 502 E. Starr Ave., Nacogdoches, 75961. Tues. 5:30 pm. Wanda Cuniff (936) 564-4028 (wcuniff@cox-internet.com).
SAN ANTONIO
Ventana Gallery at Mini Mansions, 8407 Broadway, San Antonio. Thurs. 6-7:00 pm. Rose Ann Felty (210) 341-3231, (rfelty@grandecom.net).