The Casa del Sol Prayer of Jesus
Ground of all being,
Mother of life, Father of the universe,
Your name is sacred, beyond speaking.
May we know your presence,
may your longings be our longings in heart and in action.
May there be food for the human family today
and for the whole earth community.
Forgive us the falseness of what we have done
as we forgive those who are untrue to us.
Do not forsake us in our time of conflict
but lead us into new beginnings.
For the light of life, the vitality of life, and the glory of life are yours now and for ever.
Amen.
by John Philip Newell
Casa del Sol Community of Companions
The companions of Casa del Sol are a community of people centered in prayer, spiritual friendship, a belief in the oneness of the human family and working for justice, peace and the healing of all creation. The community of nearly 50 companions covenant to:
Unguided retreats providing spectacular space and simple living facilities, leaving time for reflection
At Casa del Sol prayers are offered daily at the rising and setting of the sun.
Praying daily, Companions covenant to remember the ministry and the dispersed community in their prayers. Returning annually may be through courses, in individual retreat, or by bringing a small group. An annual gathering of Companions is held in late November/early December to reflect on the community’s life together and to renew the covenant.
Financial support will be used for programmatic needs, such as scholarships, resident spiritual directors, and to ensure that Casa del Sol is available to all who wish to be there.
We hold each other, whether gathered or dispersed, in prayer for the life and work of wholeness and healing.
Jan Elizabeth Gough
— Coordinator for the Companions of Casa del Sol
The coordinator supports the national network of individuals who have signed covenants to be Companions of Casa del Sol
** To hold and interpret the vision and covenant of Casa del Sol Companions
** To respond to inquiries and to interpret the vision to current and prospective companions
** To develop, with appropriate GR staff and advisors, volunteer service opportunities
** To answer requests about and coordinating volunteer opportunities
** To plan and coordinate the annual retreat of Companions in December
** To facilitate the “blessing ritual” for new companions off-season
** To build inter-faith connections with Ghost Ranch neighbors in the region
** To work with the Ghost Ranch Director of Program as a liaison to the Companions and sit on the Advisory Team
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