630-880-6136
an ORDINARY CHRISTIAN WOMAN aka Cecilia T. Whitacre
(Acts 4:13, 19:11)
A Summer with Simplicity
Join me in my backyard!

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WHEN & WHERE:
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Gatherings kick off on Wednesday Mornings- June 7th, 2023
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Five Wednesday mornings / 9:30-11am
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At my home in Palatine
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WHAT WE'LL TALK ABOUT:
We'll use this little book Called: Simplicity by Mindy Caliguire -and enjoy some light conversations around the Christian virtue of simplicity and enjoy some prayer experiences together.
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Jesus said;
“I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.
Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Mt 11:30 MSG Paraphrase
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WEDNESDAY SUMMER SCHEDULE
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JUNE
Wed. June 7th - Say hello & a prayer experience (nothing to read prior)
Wed. June 21st - We'll discuss Experience One / Seeking Simplicity
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JULY
No gathering Wed. July 5th - due to July 4th travels
Wed. July 19th - We'll discuss Experience Two / Dealing with Duplicity
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AUGUST
Wed. Aug. 2nd - We'll discuss Experience Three / Moving Toward Simplicity
Wed. Aug. 16th - We'll end with discussing Experience Four / Simplicity as a Way of Life
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Come even if you can't make every gathering!
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STUDY GUIDE: You can purchase the short study guide Called Simplicity by Mindy Caliguire- on your own. You don't need to read anything before our 1st gathering. (You might need to get it used and order early- or there is a kindle version available too)
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DAILY DEVOTIONAL(optional): I've enjoyed this devotional On simplicity-if you'd like a little extra company on your summer simplicity journey
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OFFERING/FEE: No fee is requested for these gatherings
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Please RSVP- by either emailing me or filling out the contact form so that I know you are coming! Thanks
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"Simplicity means
taking action to align
one's exterior world with
one's interior values
and commitment to God"
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-Mindy Caliguire; Simplicity
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an extended bibliography:
Freedom of Simplicity: Finding Harmony in a Complex World / by Richard Foster
Holy Simplicity: The Little Way of Mother Teresa, Dorothy Day & Therese of Lisieux
Holy Simplicity / by Fr. Raoul Plus
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