"Contemplation means withdrawing attention from outward, objective, particular and temporal concerns, and refocusing on inward, subjective, general, and even eternal realities."
~ Beatrice Brutreau
It can be difficult to start and sustain a daily practice of meditation. Meeting for contemplative prayer in the support of a group is the best way to support a home practice.
*Please contact Group Facilitator if this is your first time attending. On occasion, groups need to cancel so it's best to call or email ahead to ensure the group is meeting! MONDAY, 9:00-10:30am St. Martin Parish 1140 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220 Joe Farrell, [email protected] MONDAY, 6:45-8:00pm St. Mary Center 241 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213 Mary Ellen MacKay, [email protected] MONDAY, 6:30pm The Hope Center, Third Step Program- Meditation and Recovery 781 Maple Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 Barbara Price at [email protected] MONDAY, 7:30pm Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish- Chapel 3148 Abbott Road, Orchard Park, NY 14217 Joe Farrell, [email protected] THURSDAY, 9:00-10:00am Our Lady of Hope, 18 Greenwood Place, Buffalo, NY 14213 Keith Kristich, [email protected] THURSDAY 4:00-5:15pm The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 96 Jewett Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14214 Rich Wolf, [email protected] SATURDAY, 10:00-11:00am St. John's Grace Episcopal Church 51 Colonial Circle Buffalo, NY 14222 Mary Ellen MacKay, [email protected] SATURDAY 9:00-10:15am St. Joseph's University Parish 3269 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 Meet in the Community Room, off of back parking lot Rich Wolf, [email protected] MONTHLY MEETINGS Second Saturday of Month 9:00-11:15 St. Peter and Paul Parish 5480 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 Founders Room in Community Center off back parking lot. Joe Farrell, [email protected] 2020 Dates: January 11, February 8, March 14, April 4, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10 *On occasion, groups need to cancel. It is best to contact the facilitator if it is your first time attending a group. |
What to Expect at a GroupEach group has a unique structure depending on the facilitator's leading style. Most groups have some form of teaching and reading, twenty minutes of silent prayer and often some form of dialogue or group sharing.
If you are new to meditation and contemplative prayer, no problem. It can be difficult to sit still for twenty minutes, but after some time you may find it to be a true source of spiritual life. |