About the Search for Our Next Dean

  1117 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002  ·   713-222-2593  ·       Give

Christ Church Cathedral
  • Welcome
  • About Us
    • Visit
    • Get Connected
    • Join
    • Clergy and Staff
    • Member Leadership
    • Vision Action Plan
    • Unity in Mission
    • Life Events
    • Partners & Affiliates
    • Cathedral Bookstore
    • Contact Us
    • Our Next Dean
  • Worship
    • Sunday Services
    • Weekday Services
    • Servicios en español
    • Sermons
    • Music
  • Connect
    • Events
    • Sunday School
    • Children
    • Bible Studies
    • Youth
    • Young Adults
    • Adults
    • Educación en español
  • Care
    • Prayer
    • Lay Chaplains
    • Lay Eucharistic Visitors
    • Grief & Mourning
    • Threads of Comfort & Joy
    • COHI
    • Flower Ministry
    • Alzheimer & Dementia Support
  • Serve
    • Outreach
    • Hospitality
    • Worship Service Support
  • Give
    • Every Member Canvass
    • Planned Giving
    • Stewardship and Giving
    • Sowing the Seed
  • Media
    • Worship Services
    • Sermons
    • News
    • Dean's Hour
    • The Bulletin Newsletter
    • Subscribe
    • Events

Lenten Series

https://www.contemplativechapel.org


The livestream will begin a few minutes ahead of the event. Please refresh your browser and press the play button on the video to start it. If you have trouble playing the video, try watching directly on Vimeo at: https://vimeo.com/event/1344735

This Lent, the people of Christ Church Cathedral and the larger city of Houston have a unique opportunity to learn from some extraordinary teachers and spiritual guides. Join us for special lectures, retreats, and opportunities to learn and engage through spiritual practice with distinguished professors, poets, and priests throughout this holy season.


acevedobutcher200_939

Carmen Acevedo Butcher Sunday, March 26, 10 a.m., Reynolds Hall

Award-winning translator Carmen Acevedo Butcher has a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies. She teaches in the College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley. Her translation of Brother Lawrence’s Practice of the Presence is called “the new standard.” Her Cloud of Unknowing translation received a 46th Georgia Author of the Year Award, and is a Shambhala Pocket Series book and Audible book.

Latino Ministry Lenten Retreat
Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., McGehee Conference Room

Members of the Latino congregation gather in prayer and reflection upon the spirituality of Lent, and Holy Scripture, connecting this sacred season to our inner life and everyday living. For more information, please contact Assistant to the Latino Ministry, Sylvia García at: [email protected].


Contemplative Chapel

Join Interim Dean Gary Jones on Wednesday evenings during Lent for an online experience of contemplative prayer via Zoom. Each session begins with a very brief welcome and reflection, followed by a time of “Holy Reading” or Lectio Divina. Using a short passage of scripture, participants are guided through a meditative engagement with the passage. This is followed by a time of centering prayer, or resting in God. Everyone is invited; you do not have to have any experience with these ancient contemplative traditions in order to join in fully. Sessions begin March 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Louise Langford at [email protected] to learn how to participate. Visit www.contemplativechapel.org for resources and updates from Dean Jones.


Recommended Books for Lent

Three beautiful books by Martin Laird, considered by many to be one of the foremost scholars and teachers of Early Christianity and Ancient Christian Contemplative Practice in the world. Gary Jones says, “I try to read at least a couple of pages a day in these books. When I finish one, I go to the next. Then, I start all over. I’ve been doing this for years. The wisdom and insights here are lifesaving.”

silentland_409Into the Silent Land: A beautiful book of poetic prose and deep wisdom for people who are new to Christian Contemplative Practice, as well as for people already on the path. Just reading the introduction and first couple of chapters is a profound experience. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams notes that Laird’s writing is a cut above other works on contemplative practice and calls this book, “A rare treasure.”




sunlitabsence_672A Sunlit Absence: Addressed to both beginners and intermediates, the first part of this book gives a brief summary of the method of prayer that is taught in more detail in the first book, Into the Silent Land. But it also shows how, as our practice matures, so do the ways in which we meet inevitable trials, such as grief, anxiety, depression, arrogance, boredom, and more.






oceanoflight_249An Ocean of Light: This third book in the series takes us deeper still and is widely considered, like the other two, to be a modern classic. Sarah Coakley at Cambridge University says of this volume: “The section on prayer and depression, in particular, is unique in its wisdom and insight. This is a new modern classic, and will stand the test of time. To be read and savoured again and again."






Carmen Acevedo Butcher

Three books by author, teacher, poet, and award-winning translator of spiritual texts, Carmen Acevedo Butcher, a professor at University of California, Berkeley.

practiceofthepresence_113Practice of the Presence: Gary Jones says of this book, “I strongly recommend this classic for everyone. Carmen’s translation of Brother Lawrence’s work, Practice of the Presence, is disarming in its gentleness. As I read it, I began to feel as if Brother Lawrence was an intimate friend, and the practice he so lovingly explained felt both effortless and deeply profound. It feels as if Brother Lawrence is telling us something our souls have always known, and the feeling of joy and peace we sense is surely the feeling of our souls rejoicing that we have finally come home to Love.”





cloudofunknowing_67The Cloud of Unknowing: This 14th century classic by an anonymous author provides the foundation for what would become known as “Centering Prayer” for our own day. Carmen’s sensitive new translation brings home the modern readers some of the most profound spiritual truths. This volume is deeply beloved and highly praised by many, including Richard Rohr, Cynthia Bourgeault, and Becky Zartman.






followingchrist_399Following Christ: A wonderful Lenten devotional with short daily readings from the likes of Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, Benedict of Nursia, the Desert Fathers and Mothers, and more. Carmen introduces sections of readings and recommends a way of reading that enriches the experience tremendously. If you’re looking for a daily discipline to take on, rather than just a luxury to give up, this might be just the thing.






culture-of-embracecommunities-within-communityformation-that-transformssharing-the-good-newsgenerous-living-generous-givingserving-the-world-in-gods-namecaring-for-gods-good-earth
Share this page: Lenten Series

Cathedral Connections

Join Us on Social Media:

The Bulletin

programguide

Cathedral Events

Subscribe



Christ Church Cathedral • 1117 Texas Avenue • Houston, Texas 77002-3183
Phone: 713-222-2593 • Clergy and Staff • Support Cathedral Ministries
Emergency pastoral care line (nights and weekends only) 713-826-5332
Learn about the search for our next Dean

  View Entire Post

Service Times

Location

Christ Church Cathedral
1117 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002

Contact Us
713-222-2593

Newsletter Signup

Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral. We are glad to welcome you to this diverse and vibrant community of faith. Since 1839, we have been a witness to downtown Houston through worship, learning and loving service. We hope that you’ll find inspired preaching, teaching, and worship, and become part of our Cathedral community.

The Cathedral is open and affirming for people of all races, ages, socio-economic statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome to know God and one another here.

We’re glad you’re here and we would love to hear from you. At the Cathedral, all are welcome. Please introduce yourself by filling out our virtual welcome card. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 713-222-2593.

I'm New Visit The Cathedral Get Connected Pastoral Care Contact Us


Stewardship and Giving: Support Cathedral Ministries

Generously responding to God’s gifts is a reflection of spirituality and recognition that we are the stewards of his bounty. It is a way of life — something we do day in and day out.

There are many ways to make financial gifts to support the ministries, pastoral care, education, vitality, and growth of Christ Church Cathedral. We are grateful to donors who graciously make one-time gifts, annual pledges, ongoing planned giving, and who find other ways to offer their help forwarding the work of our ministries.

Learn more about how you can get involved and support the Cathedral, or offer your time as a volunteer.

Give Now Donate Via PayPal Make My Pledge