A New Book from Richard Rohr
In The Tears of Things, Richard Rohr offers a hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets.
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The Integration of the Negative with Kaira Jewel Lingo and Adam Bucko
How can we stay open to, and perhaps even become curious about, our rough edges? Today we delve further into the themes of Richard Rohr’s book, ‘Eager to Love,’ focusing on the…
Daily Meditations
Guru Nanak: A Sage Warrior
In an interview for the Daily Meditations, Sikh activist Valarie Kaur tells a brief story of Guru Nanak (1469–1539), founder of the Sikh faith: The story goes that…
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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.
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Daily Meditations 2025: Being Salt and Light
Our 2025 Daily Meditations theme is Being Salt and Light, a way of being that offers hope and deep love for ourselves and our communities.
“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, CAC FOUNDER
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.
“Contemplation embodies compassion. The more we are transformed in compassion, the more we act with compassion toward others.”
—JAMES FINLEY, CAC FACULTY
CAC NEWS
Walking Through the Long Night in December’s We Conspire Series
“Hope fills us with the strength to stay present, to abide in the flow of the Mercy no matter what outer storms assail us. It enters us and fills us with its own life—a quiet strength beyond anything we have ever known.”—Cynthia Bourgeault How do we react in moments of isolation, difficulty, and
“Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the apathy of many in the face of suffering in our world. My connection with CAC helps ease those moments for me.”
—DIANE C., CAC COMMUNITY MEMBER
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