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“Suppose our passage into the next life will not be determined by the amount of holiness pursued; just joy.” —Dr. Barbara Holmes When God invites us to dance, sometimes it’s to a song of despair, pain, or uncertainty. In this video, Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) faculty member, Dr. Barbara

What if our actions were totally aligned with our spiritual beliefs? Learn more about the inspiring work of Dorothy Day, someone who dedicated her life to offering love and support to those in need. Join us in following her example of embracing Love as a transformative force that we send into the world. How is our

What if we were totally aligned in our words and our actions? Many of us who feel deeply about the state of the world are free to speak when we see injustice—but what if all our actions supported the spiritual truths that we held dear? We’re inspired by Francis of Assisi who writes, “As you announce peace

How do we integrate all our gifts in service to others? In this moving reflection, Rose Feerick of Wisdom & Money reflects on the endless possibilities of service when we align our financial decisions with a powerful and equitable vision for the future. In my memory, Father Bruno stands at a white board

What is the greatest challenge of standing in solidarity? Jon Huckins of Journey Home reflects that crossing the abyss within us is the first step to understanding and standing by others. Find solidarity grounded in compassion in this timely reflection from September’s We Conspire series. I’ve lived a life of

What would your life look like if instead of following your bliss, you followed your heartbreak? In this thoughtful conversation, Episcopal priest and Center for Spiritual Imagination co-founder Fr. Adam Bucko, sits down with CAC’s Digital and Print Publications Manager, Mark Longhurst to discuss his book Let

As an Asian-American woman raised in the evangelical Christian tradition, I have been culturally and religiously conditioned to be a martyr. I received praise when I sacrificed my time, energy, and wellbeing for the people around me.  My bend toward martyrdom was reinforced (I thought) by the teachings of Jesus. A

Over the past few months, I’ve enjoyed tuning in to the CAC’s Everything Belongs podcast, not only for the brilliant guests, but especially to eavesdrop on Fr. Richard’s conversations with co-hosts Paul Swanson and Mike Petrow as they learn from one another. I feel like a fly on the wall, listening to these

Weather Report Severe storm warning. Resist the temptation to shelter inside. Go out into it, and bring calm steadiness. It will change the storm. —Steve Garnaas-Holmes While in prison, John the Baptist grew concerned about the actions (or nonactions) of Jesus. Apparently, Jesus was not behaving like

Death is my mentor, guide, and companion. Sudden death. Wrongful death. Accidental death. Threatening death. These are the spiritual mentors which have guided my life, my relations, my quiet moments, and my committed actions.  Some people believe I have had more sudden death in my life than most. There is no way