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Embodying the Divine Presence in January’s “We Conspire” Series

January 24th, 2025
“When I felt fear or anxiety arising within me, I would pause and ask myself the question, ‘How would this be different if I was energized by love and not by fear in this moment?’” —Wendy VanderWal Martin How can we cultivate the presence of Divine love in our lives? In January’s "We Conspire" series

Resting in God Through Silence and Stillness

January 24th, 2025
How does stillness help us embody love? The practice of Centering Prayer invites us to receive and rest in the Divine presence. Colleen Thomas of Contemplative Outreach illustrates how contemplation enriches the spiritual lives of individuals and communities. She shares about her work with younger contemplatives and

Practicing the Presence

January 24th, 2025
How do you experience the Divine presence in the midst of your committed and busy life? In January’s "We Conspire" series, we meet the 17th century Carmelite monk, Brother Lawrence, whose simple guidance and humble life have inspired millions to “practice the presence of God.” His wisdom reminds us that Divine

Monkeys in the Banana Tree

January 24th, 2025
How can we embrace contemplation when we experience inner turmoil? Wendy VanderWal of the Henri Nouwen Society reveals how Nouwen encourages us to move from fear to love through prayer, community, and justice. Nouwen’s journey of vulnerability and connection offers a roadmap for living authentically and cultivating

Walking Through the Long Night in December’s We Conspire Series

December 18th, 2024
“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

Experiencing Transformational Nights

December 18th, 2024
Have you ever experienced a “Dark Night of the Soul?” In December’s We Conspire series, we turn to the wisdom of St. John of the Cross, the poet and mystic whose personal challenges inspired language for the universal experience of spiritual isolation—and the sense of wholeness that awaits us as we continue to

Longing for Union with Divine Love

December 18th, 2024
What happens when we experience a collective sense of spiritual isolation? In this profound interview, journey deeper into John of the Cross’ concept of the “Dark Night of the Soul” with translator, mystic, and writer, Mirabai Starr. Catch this episode of Nikki Walton’s “Be Here Now” podcast to explore how

Rooting in Hope

December 18th, 2024
What does living with hope have to do with our emerging consciousness? Cynthia Bourgeault offers new maps for understanding our world and ourselves in this in-depth episode of “Science and Nonduality” podcast. Find perspective for humanity’s short and intense time on earth—a rise in consciousness—and find

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

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