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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 - 

April's theme for THE JOURNEY is "UNITY." READ IT HERE.

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VOICES FROM INSIDE

'There are a bunch of quotes in our dorms and around the fire camp. One that stands out for me the most is from Nelson Mandela: "As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew that if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I would 

still be in prison." 

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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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COMING SOON

"The Healing Path"

Book Discussion

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Centering Prayer

Tuesday evenings

6:15pm via zoom

NEXT GATHERING: APRIL 24

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: APRIL 27

STEP FIVE

Sacramentum

Quarterly 

NEXT GATHERING TBA

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HELP US LIVE LOVE.

Prayer Requests

Your prayer request has been received. Blessings!

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