630-880-6136
an ORDINARY CHRISTIAN WOMAN aka Cecilia T. Whitacre
(Acts 4:13, 19:11)
SACRED SPACES... JUST FOR YOU!
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Attending to God's presence
Discernment
Living in the way of Jesus
Support & Skill development
“When I have been listened to and when I have been heard,
I am able to re-perceive my world in a new way and to go on.
It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens,
how confusions that seem irremediable turn into relatively clear flowing streams when one is heard.
I have deeply appreciated the times that I have experienced this sensitive, empathic, concentrated listening.”
―Carl R. Rogers
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT
A Soul Care Retreat - The One Thing Necessary
Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, July 25, 2026 at the beautiful Siena Retreat Center.
A Retreat For Those in Listening and Companioning Ministries; whether you are a spiritual director, bible study leader, or lay minister - if you have been called to companion others on their spiritual journey in some way formally or informally....this retreat is for you!
Join us for a two-night contemplative retreat created to help rejuvenate and refresh your soul. This is an opportunity to retreat with God and also connect around your ministry and calling.
Beyond the Basics - Summer Class for Spiritual Directors/Spiritual Companions
Unit One/Summer begins: Tues. June 9th, 2026 and meets from 3-5pm CT online / every other week for 3 months June-August. This is a substantial class that will include large and small groups, teachings, practical resources, skill development and experiential training, reading and reflections... all within a sacred contemplative community of your peers. Unit Two/Fall begins: Tues. Sept. 15, 2026 and runs from Sept-Nov.
Register by May 26!
Fall 2027 - St. Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises.
Have you always wanted to experience the Spiritual exercises? You are invited to start praying and discerning now if you feel called to partake, as it is a big commitment. Reach out with any questions. I will be offering these again in the fall of 2027.
In person option in Wheaton area is available this year fall of 2026- click here
Weekly meetings from Sept. 2026 to May 2027.
Please reach out with any questions!
One-on-One Sacred Space appointments. Each week I have openings to meet one-on-one with you for Spiritual Direction, Supervision or a more directed time of Discipleship/Mentoring or an Immanuel Prayer Session. A complimentary first conversation is available to see if it’s a good fit for us both and to go over some logistical questions you may have. You can simply email me to find a time that will work for us to meet. I also offer online sessions through Zoom.
Please let me know your intentions by the RSVP date. Thanks!