News From New Mexico

What does it look like to grow and nurture a contemplative community today? Pastor Tia Norman shares three guidelines that have served her while expanding her contemplative community, Awakenings, in Houston, Texas. A question I carry close to my heart while serving as pastor of a contemplative community is: “What

Are you a part of a contemplative community? Whether you gather with fellow contemplatives or are simply interested in connecting with those walking a similar path, this month’s We Conspire series reflects on contemplative communities, past and present. As you read, consider reflecting on these questions: What

How do we find courage and trust during times of transition and turbulence? Living school sendee Felicia Murrell invites us to hold transitional moments in our minds and hearts in this moving poem, “Liminality and Certitude,” originally published in “ONEING: Transitions.” Liminality and certitude are

How do we continue to learn from each season of our lives? Award-winning author and poet Kaitlin Curtice offers us wisdom for healing our relationships with reality, our Creator, and ourselves in this emotional untitled poem, originally published in “Oneing: Falling Upward.” Don’t forget, my

What if we took a moment to listen to the voice of Kadijah, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad? Discover what Kadijah’s perspective can offer us about the nature of faith, belonging, and the love of God. Author Avideh Sashaani invites us to embrace love beyond all boundaries in this evocative poem, O’ Beloved!

“Poetry gives you resonance more than logical proof, and resonance is much more healing and integrating. It resounds inside of you. It evokes and calls forth a deeper self.” –Richard Rohr Have you ever experienced contemplative stillness by reading poetry? In December’s We Conspire series, we explore

Rev. Stephen A. Gaertner, O.Praem. shares how the ancient Norbertine tradition of hospitality is not only alive and well—but expanding its circle of welcome. Feel inspired to cultivate your own space of stillness in this moving reflection on the Norbertine Spirituality Center located in Albuquerque, New

What if the path to deeper understanding lies on the edge of societies, institutions, and our own understanding? This month, we reflect on the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, a spiritual teacher who lived on the edge of the inside of the Catholic Tradition. Fiercely dedicated to compassion and simplicity, St. Francis

Co-Director of Discerning Deacons, Casey Stanton, offers her reflections of staying true to our own individual interpretations of Jesus’ message. Join her in the call for new voices to speak at the table of spiritual leadership. One Sunday, I’m waiting for our priest to offer his homily on Matthew 16, the

Can science reveal that Love dwells at the heart of the cosmos? In this thought-provoking video, Sr Ilia Delio OSF, explores the scientific and spiritual intersections of Teilhard’s theory of evolution and Christian mysticism. Learn more about how the arc of the universe bends towards connection, expansion, and