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ReVisioning Together: Compassion in Action

February 13th, 2026
When my wife told me that her birthday wish was to attend the CAC’s ReVision: What Do We Do with Christianity? conference in Albuquerque, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had never been to such a gathering before, but of course I would never say no to her birthday wish. I didn’t realize how deeply the weekend

St. Teresa of Ávila | Season 2 Wrap-Up of “Turning to the Mystics”

In Season 2 of Turning to the Mystics, James Finley and Kirsten Oates turn to 16th-century Spanish mystic St. Teresa of Ávila for spiritual guidance, exploring timeless wisdom from her book, The Interior Castle. In this book, Teresa describes a luminous crystal castle composed of seven "mansions." We invite you to

News from New Mexico | Events and Meditations from CAC!

Our newsletter, News from New Mexico, highlights opportunities to help you engage more compassionately in the world around us. This February, we invite you to discover practices that support transformation and inspire loving action. Stay up to date by subscribing to our monthly newsletter! SUBSCRIBE

The Debut of a Beloved Podcast from CAC | Season 1 Wrap-Up of Learning How to See

How do we transform and transcend our biases? From judgments made unconsciously to complacency in systemic evil, we must learn how to see if we are to learn how to transform. In the fall of 2020, CAC debuted the first season of Learning How to See. Brian McLaren, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, and Fr. Richard Rohr came

St. John of The Cross | Season 3 Wrap-Up of “Turning to the Mystics”

In Season 3 of Turning to the Mystics, James Finley and Kirsten Oates turn to 16th-century Spanish mystic St. John of the Cross for spiritual guidance in an exploration of his writings. Over the course of this season, listeners will discover how to integrate the poetry and teachings of St. John of the Cross into their

We Conspire: What Is Ours to Do?

January 16th, 2026
We Conspire is a series from the Center for Action and Contemplation featuring wisdom and stories from the growing Christian contemplative movement. Sign up for the monthly email series and receive a free invitation to practice each month.  SUBSCRIBE TODAY Following the Spirit’s Flow of GenerosityRose

Following the Spirit’s Flow of Generosity

January 16th, 2026
We Conspire is a series from the Center for Action and Contemplation featuring wisdom and stories from the growing Christian contemplative movement. Sign up for the monthly email series and receive a free invitation to practice each month.  SUBSCRIBE TODAY From Georgetown classrooms to Haitian streets

Retreat Is Within Reach

January 16th, 2026
We Conspire is a series from the Center for Action and Contemplation featuring wisdom and stories from the growing Christian contemplative movement. Sign up for the monthly email series and receive a free invitation to practice each month.  SUBSCRIBE TODAY After decades of public service, Anthony Romero

Listening for the Sound of the Genuine

January 16th, 2026
We Conspire is a series from the Center for Action and Contemplation featuring wisdom and stories from the growing Christian contemplative movement. Sign up for the monthly email series and receive a free invitation to practice each month.  SUBSCRIBE TODAY How do we discern what is ours to do? This

Approaching the World with Wonder | Season 2 Wrap-Up of Learning How to See

What could happen if we approached the world in silent wonder, with a humility and openness to learning? Brian McLaren is back for Season 2 of Learning How to See with Gigi Ross, Mike Petrow, and Paul Swanson unpacking the biases that impact the way we see — and ultimately love — ourselves and each

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