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Contemplation Monthly Gathering
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Christian Contemplation
Are you drawn to the Quiet?
Contemplation is a prayer practice in the Catholic tradition that embraces the inner quiet. It invites union with God in prayer in a slow, gentle method of silence. Contemplative Prayer is the opening of our whole selves - mind and heart – to the Lord. We open to God who is closer to us than breathing. Christian Contemplation seeks communion with God, self and others.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Please join the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center in our new practice of
Contemplative Prayer Friday September 26th in our Chapel at the Spirituality Center upstairs in the Discipleship Center at St Mary Magdalene Church. This event is led by Karen Tobin.Karen Tobin
Karen was born and raised in Texas but has called Metairie home since 1985. She is the mom of three adult sons and is anxiously awaiting the birth of a new grandchild! In 2019, she formally began the path to becoming a spiritual director. Karen received her certificate in Spiritual Direction in 2022 through the Archdiocese of New Orleans and another certificate from Creighton University in 2025. She now serves as a teacher in the Spiritual Director Internship Program and as Director of the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center. She is widowed and retired from a fulfilling career in Physical Therapy. Continuing to deepen her calling, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Spirituality. Karen is also actively involved in the supervision of spiritual directors, helping to support and strengthen others in this vital ministry.