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T.S. Eliot: Session 4
This is the fourth session that focuses on the poet T.S. Eliot and his work, Four Quartets. In the tenor of the ancient practice of Lectio Divina, James Finley begins with…
Daily Meditations
Change Through Relationship
In an interview for the Daily Meditations, Sikh activist and author Valarie Kaur places love at the center of our ability to bring about wholeness in a divided…
PUBLICATIONS
Gazing Agape: Richard Rohr on Spiritual Openness
In this recorded talk, Richard Rohr reflects on the arc of his spiritual journey from a young Franciscan to contemplative author and founder of CAC.
CAC NEWS
In Loving Memory of Dr. Barbara Holmes
CAC Executive Director Michael Poffenberger shares the heartfelt news of the passing of Dr. Barbara Holmes, a beloved and transformative figure within the CAC community. Known affectionately as ‘Dr. B,’ Barbara played an integral role as one of the first to join the mission as a core faculty member, deeply impacting those she served through her wisdom and presence. Her loss leaves a significant void, but her legacy continues to inspire.
CAC NEWS
Honoring Dr. Barbara Holmes: A Life of Contemplation and Justice
CAC Dean of Faculty Brian McLaren reflects on how many of us came to know and love Dr. Barbara Holmes through her impactful contributions to CAC’s Daily Meditations, her groundbreaking books like Joy Unspeakable and Race and the Cosmos, or her teachings in the Living School and her podcast, The Cosmic We. Whether as students, readers, or listeners, we were all touched by the depth of her wisdom and compassion. It is with great sorrow that we share the news of her passing last week.
“There is a deep relationship between the inner revolution of prayer and the transformation of social structures and social consciousness. Our hope lies in the fact that meditation is going to change the society that we live in, just as it has changed us.”
—RICHARD ROHR
Upcoming Events
Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat
Embark on an inner journey this December. Gather in contemplative community LIVE with James Finley at our upcoming Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat, December 5-8.
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Register Now for Students of Life: The Webcast
What if you could embrace all of life as an opportunity for prayer and connection? Join us live online Nov. 1-3 (or watch the replay) as we explore ways to transform and heal our hurting world.
“Contemplation embodies compassion. The more we are transformed in compassion, the more we act with compassion toward others.”
—JAMES FINLEY
what’s new
New Release | “ONEING: The Path of the Prophet”
Explore the 3-part journey of the prophets, from anger to grief and eventually to love, in the fall issue of CAC’s biannual journal. Featuring essays from Richard Rohr, William Barber III, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Mirabai Starr, Pixie Lighthorse, and more.
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