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“Love must act as light must shine and fire must burn.”

- Fr. James Huntington, OHC

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We are a monastic community dedicated to prayer and prison ministry located in Oceano, California

  

 

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"I was in prison and you visited me."

- Jesus -

"You are not alone.

You are not forgotten."

- Brother Dennis - 

May's theme for THE JOURNEY is "BEING PEACEMAKERS." Read it here.

Read Brother Dennis' reflection on "ABIDING JOY" here.

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VOICES FROM INSIDE

"We all live on this precious, little planet called earth and we all come from different backgrounds and beliefs. Sometimes we may not agree on everything, but if we just take the time to pause, breathe, listen then respond without judging or making accusations, you'll be able to have a calm and peaceful day."

   

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SERMONS & REFLECTIONS

Visit our SERMONS & REFLECTIONS page for Brother Dennis' short reflection on ADVENT LISTENING

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THE SACRED JOURNEY

Our Sacred Journey programs are multi-dimensional in approach using book groups, films, meditation, and teachings on the  contemplative life; all in relation to the most critical spiritual and social concerns of our time.

COMING UP NEXT  AT CDL

The Sacred Journey

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BEGINNING JUNE 26

"The Healing Path"

Book Discussion

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Centering Prayer

Tuesday evenings

6:15pm via zoom

NEXT GATHERING: MAY 7

Silent Saturdays

Second Saturday of the month

9:00am - 11:00am via zoom

NEXT GATHERING: MAY 11

AA Meeting

Saturday mornings

9am on zoom

NEXT MEETING: MAY 11

STEP SEVEN

Sacramentum

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NEXT GATHERING TBA

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HELP US LIVE LOVE.

Prayer Requests

Your prayer request has been received. Blessings!

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