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| New Beginnings House of Prayer "A Contemplative House of Prayer with an Apostolic Calling" Send us your prayer requests |
| When it comes to retreats... we believe in the value of location, location, location. |
| We are a Houston-area ecumenical contemplative house of prayer offering silence, solitude and retreat to those who would come apart and "rest awhile"... and prayer and formation for those seeking to deepen their life in the Spirit. Please take a tour of our site, starting with our new Retreat Galleries video and our 6 Primary Offerings, below. |
In addition to our newest location , you
can vicariously experience some of our
past retreats and retreat locations
through the video slide show below.
| The safest, easiest way to give your two mites! |
Executive Director Marie
Noack has begun posting
periodic blogs about the
things that just happen to
be on her heart.
Noack has begun posting
periodic blogs about the
things that just happen to
be on her heart.
If you know Marie, you know these
will be edifying, not-to-be-missed
posts. If you don't know her yet,
this is the place to get acquainted!!
will be edifying, not-to-be-missed
posts. If you don't know her yet,
this is the place to get acquainted!!
| Video Soundtrack written, performed by Capitanata. Used with permission. |
Prayer — In community or alone in quiet places. Lectio Divina (Sacred Reading of
Scripture) and Centering Prayer are practices experienced and taught regularly. Also
we daily pray with intercessions, for all prayer requests that come into New
Beginnings. We also offer prayers of healing to those who seek wholeness of body,
mind and soul.
Benedictine Formation — A Benedictine Formation Program is a monthly
program that is led by our Benedictine Oblates. Contact us about how you can be a part
of the program or feel led to walk towards becoming a Benedictine Oblate.
The Daily Office — Praying the psalms and prayers that help us to experience
Kingdom living in our own lives.
Retreats — Daytime and overnight retreats are offered through New Beginnings. Our
retreat directors have many years of experience in retreat ministry. Retreats include
times of silence, prayer, journaling, Holy Communion, Taize’ services, healing, art,
worship, and more. Retreats around many different topics are offered. Contact New
Beginnings for a retreat schedule. We also offer various retreats to congregations and
Christian organizations. Our directors are available to lead retreats in other locations
for those desiring day or overnight retreats.
Spiritual Direction — from certified Spiritual Directors. Group and individual
direction are available. Our spiritual directors serve as mentors and friends on your
spiritual journey, one to help you be connected or reconnected to God and His
creation.
Spiritual Formation — We offer classes that can help shape you as you journey
with God. Spiritual formation happens to each of us in different ways. We offer
courses which meet our need for community and growth. Some include the 7 week
course “Spiritual Foundations for Church Leaders,” the LifeTouch series (courses on
prayer and spiritual disciplines), “Benedictine studies,” “St. Ignatius,” and others...
Scripture) and Centering Prayer are practices experienced and taught regularly. Also
we daily pray with intercessions, for all prayer requests that come into New
Beginnings. We also offer prayers of healing to those who seek wholeness of body,
mind and soul.
Benedictine Formation — A Benedictine Formation Program is a monthly
program that is led by our Benedictine Oblates. Contact us about how you can be a part
of the program or feel led to walk towards becoming a Benedictine Oblate.
The Daily Office — Praying the psalms and prayers that help us to experience
Kingdom living in our own lives.
Retreats — Daytime and overnight retreats are offered through New Beginnings. Our
retreat directors have many years of experience in retreat ministry. Retreats include
times of silence, prayer, journaling, Holy Communion, Taize’ services, healing, art,
worship, and more. Retreats around many different topics are offered. Contact New
Beginnings for a retreat schedule. We also offer various retreats to congregations and
Christian organizations. Our directors are available to lead retreats in other locations
for those desiring day or overnight retreats.
Spiritual Direction — from certified Spiritual Directors. Group and individual
direction are available. Our spiritual directors serve as mentors and friends on your
spiritual journey, one to help you be connected or reconnected to God and His
creation.
Spiritual Formation — We offer classes that can help shape you as you journey
with God. Spiritual formation happens to each of us in different ways. We offer
courses which meet our need for community and growth. Some include the 7 week
course “Spiritual Foundations for Church Leaders,” the LifeTouch series (courses on
prayer and spiritual disciplines), “Benedictine studies,” “St. Ignatius,” and others...
| NBHP's 6 Primary Offerings |
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| Paid retreatants click below to join our online retreats. |
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In many different traditions
lighting candles is a sacred action.
It expresses more than words can
express. It has to do with
gratefulness. From time
immemorial, people have lit
candles in sacred places. Why
should cyberspace not be sacred?
You may want to begin or end your
day by the sacred ritual of lighting
a candle on this website. Or you
may want to light a birthday candle
for a friend. One single guideline is
all you need: Slow down and do it
with full attention. From here on,
you will be guided step by step.
Click the unlit candle below to
lighting candles is a sacred action.
It expresses more than words can
express. It has to do with
gratefulness. From time
immemorial, people have lit
candles in sacred places. Why
should cyberspace not be sacred?
You may want to begin or end your
day by the sacred ritual of lighting
a candle on this website. Or you
may want to light a birthday candle
for a friend. One single guideline is
all you need: Slow down and do it
with full attention. From here on,
you will be guided step by step.
Click the unlit candle below to
| Light Your Own Candle |
| Light Your Own Candle. |
Light a Candle is one of most beloved
parts of Gratefulness.org website. The
first candles were lit in May 2001.
Since then 12,919,526 candles have
been lit from 243 countries.
parts of Gratefulness.org website. The
first candles were lit in May 2001.
Since then 12,919,526 candles have
been lit from 243 countries.
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| Our Newest Retreat Location |
| Original Art Made at 'Artists Way' retreat |
WEDNESDAYS, 12:30-2:00 p.m, (7
Weeks)/January 23 – March 6, 2013
ST. JOHNS UMC . 2019 Crawford
Street, Houston, TX
SUGGESTED DONATION: 45.00
(INCLUDES MATERIALS)
FACILITATOR: Marie Noack
Registration required. Print, complete
& mail FORM.
| Healing Through Meditation and Artistic Expression (No art experience necessary) |
New Beginnings Prayer 2013 Lenten opportunities “Returning to Your first love” Silent day of prayer Location: Villa de Matel/Ruah Center Suggested Donation 40.00 Facilitator: Marie Noack Join us in a day of Silence, Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, walks on the beautiful grounds and a beautiful Lunch. “My Lenten Journey. . .” Lenten day of prayer Location: NBHP Retreat House 11702 Kirkvalley Dr. Houston, TX 77089) Suggested Donation 35.00 Facilitator: Marie Noack Join us in a day of group prayer, silence, Lectio Divina, lunch and fellowship. today to New Beginnings Prayer P.O. Box 854 Galena Park, TX 77547 |
Feb. 19, 9:30 am – 3:00 PM
March 16, 9:00 am – 2:30 PM
