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What is CFDMsouthwest about? CFDMsouthwest teaches ancient contemplative practices in concise contemporary format to assist you, your colleagues, staff, parishioners and friends to develop deeper levels of intimacy in relationship with self, others and God. CFDMsouthwest assists you to discern how you are being called to move forward on your journey toward meaning, value and joy. Introductory and advanced studies in Contemplative Living, Contemplative Prayer workshops, Quiet Days, Retreats, Educational Institutes, Training and Supervision for Spiritual Directors, as well as Group and Individual Spiritual Direction are now offered in Scottsdale, Arizona as well as the West Coast. All CFDMsouthwest programs and events are grounded in the practice of Holy Listening. In the words of Margaret Guenther, Professor of Ascetical Theology and Director of the Center for Christian Spirituality at the General Theological Seminary, ‘Holy Listening’ facilitates the process of “uncovering the obvious in our lives and in realizing that everyday events are the means by which God tries to reach us.” CFDMSouthwest Clergy Partnering Program ‘How may I make your life easier, gentler, more expansive and effective? Can you remember when someone offered to sit with you? to be a safe harbor for you? to dialogue and partner with you and provide the program or retreat you long to offer your staff or parishioners (but have no time to create and implement)? As a clergy person and spiritual leader, people expect a lot of you, and chances are you probably feel stretched beyond capacity. Your desire to give far exceeds the time and resources you have available. It is my heart’s desire to partner with you, to help you make your job easier, gentler and more expansive, to augment what you have already established in your community by providing programmatic experiences created to meet your unique needs. We can work together to transform your visions into realities. You dream and let me do the work. ‘What can I do for you?’ Call me. Invite me to meet with you. Tell me your dreams, your needs, your frustrations. Let me partner with you to create exciting solutions. Talk to me about bringing specially designed retreat days or events to your faith community. Here are some examples of single day events.
You may also wish to offer multiple day retreats. "Meet Teresa of Avila…" Learn about her mystical vision of the soul… a Diamond Castle that has seven rooms, each of which represents a stage in spiritual development. Find out how to enter this beautiful Castle. Discover the mysteries hidden within the awesome Castle and how they will lead you toward union with God, the Beloved.” 3 Day Retreat "Directed Silent Retreat…" A time to experience the graces of peace and solitude, a time for deepening your relationships with yourself and with God. “ 2-4 Day Retreat ‘How can you enjoy the fruit of this ministry?’ Invite me to lead a workshop or direct a retreat designed especially for your faith community. I will travel to you, or I can create an experience in a retreat setting. I will do the work. As you are able to refresh and nurture yourself, your wellspring of compassion, understanding, and leadership becomes abundant and overflows with potential. Consider giving yourself the gift of Spiritual Direction either in person, or by phone. Please call me for more information or to schedule a time to meet. I look forward to hearing from you. Peace be with you,
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