630-880-6136
an ORDINARY CHRISTIAN WOMAN aka Cecilia T. Whitacre
(Acts 4:13, 19:11)
SACRED SPACES... JUST FOR YOU!
see below...
Attending to God's presence
Discernment
Living in the way of Jesus
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Support & Skill development
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“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
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WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT​​​
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SAVE-THE DATE: A New Year's Ministry Check-in Day​
Sat. Jan. 10th, 2026
10am-3pm CT (8am PST, 9am MST, 11am EST)
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This is an online contemplative event to give you a moment to pause with the Lord and reflect on the past year of your ministry before this new year begins. We'll also take some time to reflect on this moment and then spend time listening for the Lord's invitations and affirmations going forward into the new year.
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The day will include prayer, guided meditations and reflections, some time on your own, optional group sharing and screen breaks throughout.
More info coming soon.
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Beyond the Basics Class for Spiritual Directors/Holy listeners
Join me online every week for a gathering with other spiritual directors as we learn and grow together. Jan-March, 2026 / 5-7pm CT (#9 classes)
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We will utilize the book Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith by Henri Nouwen.
Our time with consist of book discussion, group sharing, and the second hour we will rotate offering group supervision to one another- where we can have an experiential time with what we are learning.
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Fall 2026 - 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. ​​
Weekly meetings from Sept. to May. Online and in person. (Fall 2025 applications are closed)
Please reach out with any questions!
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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.
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Please let me know your intentions by the RSVP date. Thanks!