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Engaging in Contemplative Activism
November 25th, 2024
How do we face systems of oppression with greater courage and boundary-less love? In this month’s We Conspire series, we turn to voices of those who stand against oppression in many forms—political, social, and economic—and invite us to find ways to seek justice for those who suffer because of systems designed
Rule-Breaking Love
November 25th, 2024
In this stirring interview, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis speaks in her own words about her journey to become a teacher, spiritual leader, and advocate for boundless and boundary-less love. The Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City and the host of CAC’s podcast Love Period, Jacqui shares her deep
Deep Thought and Expansive Compassion
November 25th, 2024
In times of war and oppression, young voices have often explored new depths of human ethical and spiritual life. Trained in the school of French philosophy in the early 20th century, Simon Weil was a young Jewish philosopher whose heart ached for people who lived under oppressive systems. Find inspiration for thinking
The Watchman Sounds the Alarm
November 25th, 2024
In this recently published article in “Oneing: The Path of the Prophet,” excerpted from their book White Poverty, William J. Barber II with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove reflect on the devastating reality of poverty in America today. Hear the rallying call from the “watchmen” of our society, as they challenge us
A Parenting Approach
November 22nd, 2024
The irony for me is that despite years of sincere seeking and a commitment to CAC teachings, grace was forced on me by my strong-willed, verbally advanced child. She broke me in early, triumphantly proclaiming, “Mommy, I will always win against you because I have more energy to fight until the end!” She was
From Duality to Acceptance Through Contemplation
November 22nd, 2024
“We do not think ourselves into new ways of living; we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.”—Richard Rohr
Quotes from philosophers, psychologists, and contemplatives hold such beautiful truths that have helped me through a journey of trying to make sense of myself. Studying the concept of
Graced Metamorphosis
November 22nd, 2024
Growing up in a Southern Baptist family on the Texas Gulf Coast, I was taught to be kind, helpful, and always willing to lend a hand. My family insisted that our religion stressed obedience, good manners, and putting others first. While I loved my family and wanted to please God, I sometimes felt like I had to do
Thinking It Through
November 22nd, 2024
NIt seems to me that “Graced Metamorphosis” is a significant request from the challenges in life.
Life is abundant in its evolutions and transitions, from birth to death. These organic changes may be graced, but there are also times when we feel stuck in transitions, and the transformative power of unalterable
The Graced Metamorphosis of CAC and This Expanding Community of Support
November 22nd, 2024
Nearly five years ago, in January 2020, Fr. Richard Rohr wrote the following in anticipation of transitioning from his day-to-day leadership role with the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC).
As I happily enter my final years, the CAC continues to grow. We realize it is our responsibility to offer something
Walking a Peaceful Path in October’s We Conspire Series
October 25th, 2024
This month, we invite you to explore walking a peaceful path through October’s We Conspire series. We reflect on the mystical theologian Howard Thurman, the spiritual resilience of Etty Hillesum with Living School guide Valerie Dodge-Reyna, and a centering practice from peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh.
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