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Celebrating February’s Holidays | Black History Month and Ramadan

This February, as we celebrate Black History Month and the start of Ramadan, we invite you to reflect on our past and discover inspiration in interfaith practices. Black History Month: Celebrating Those Who Came Before Us Black History Month is a time to reflect on the experiences and triumphs of Black

Prophetic Vision—The Truth That Artists Tell

February 21st, 2025
Noé Barnett’s original painting inspired by the themes of “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr. Who are today’s prophetic voices? In Richard Rohr’s new book, "The Tears of Things,” we turn to the voices of the Hebrew prophets for guidance on how to see, hear, and recognize prophetic wisdom in our

Embracing Our Tears | The News from New Mexico

Discover new opportunities for spiritual growth with these upcoming experiences from the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC)! The News from New Mexico, our monthly newsletter, features opportunities to grow your consciousness and realign your faith, values, and actions. The CAC exists to awaken a more loving

Watch the Deluxe Trailer for “The Tears of Things” by Richard Rohr

February 14th, 2025
Featuring artwork by Noé Barnett, the deluxe trailer of “The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage,” explores themes and images of Richard Rohr’s newest book. Take a visual journey through the process of expressing prophetic wisdom through artistic creation and expression.   In his first

Living Wisdom of the Prophets

February 7th, 2025
For more than 50 years, Fr. Richard Rohr has illuminated the spiritual path with his teachings on incarnational mysticism, nondual consciousness, and contemplation—always with a deep commitment to transforming the world through love and justice.  In his newest book, “The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for

Enhancing CAC’s Online Courses: Looking Ahead to 2025

We have made the thoughtful decision to pause many of our online courses for 2025 to review and refine our offerings. This pause reflects our commitment to quality and relevance, ensuring our courses better support your journey of discovery and transformation. Improved versions of these courses will return in 2026.

2025 Daily Meditations: Being Salt & Light

The process of choosing a Daily Meditations annual theme is months in the making. This year’s theme of “Being Salt and Light” began with listening. The Daily Meditations editorial team invited CAC Dean of Faculty, Brian McLaren to dialogue with staff about what theme would be most helpful to our readers and the

CAC Honors January Holy Days and Holidays | New Year’s Day, Epiphany, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This month the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC)’s online contemplative community honors holy days and holidays that invite us find courage for rebirth and regrowth. New Year’s Day: Find a New Direction with Contemplative Prayer CAC founder Richard Rohr explains how contemplative prayer can

News from New Mexico ⎮ January 2025

Explore January’s Featured Experiences Learn more about these opportunities to further your spiritual growth and explore the contemplative path of transformation. Explore “The Tears of Things” Website Ignite Your Practice with “Being Salt and Light” Find Deeper Insights with “Turning to the

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

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