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Center for Action and Contemplation

Join the Bonaventure Circle

The Bonaventure Circle of Support is the CAC’s community of monthly givers making Christian contemplative wisdom more accessible to a new generation of spiritual seekers.

With your ongoing support, more people will experience the transformative power of the contemplative path and discover their belovedness in God—many for the very first time.

Together We Can Change the World

Our founder Richard Rohr always intended for the CAC to be about more than himself. By carrying forward his vision of transformed people working together to transform our world, we believe that the CAC can become a catalyzing force for change of consciousness inside Christianity and each of our communities.

Join the Bonaventure Circle of Support today and together we can make Christian contemplative wisdom more accessible to a new generation of spiritual seekers.

“Our vision of transformed people helping to transform the world is much more than any one person can take on by themselves… We are part of a living tradition of action and contemplation, people who have gone beyond the theoretical and are living out this wisdom in their daily lives. Truly, it will take a movement of such people to create a world where everything belongs.”

– Richard Rohr

Investing in the Future of This Work

The CAC serves as a gateway to spiritual development by introducing seekers to Christian contemplative wisdom and practice. We work to empower individuals and communities to become instruments of love and positive change in the world.

Your monthly support helps fund the expansion of our programs while ensuring they remain accessible to everyone regardless of a person’s financial resources.

Expanded programs

Expanding our core offerings to include new online courses, podcasts, publications, and events.

financial assistance

Providing scholarships and pay-what-you-can pricing to ensure all have the opportunity to access this transformative wisdom.

growing faculty

Expanding and diversifying the teachers we partner with to build on Richard Rohr’s lineage and legacy.

global impact

Increasing our impact through new technology to improve quality, enhance user experience, and expand the reach of our programs.

Your Gifts Transform Lives

Every person is important. Every donation matters. Learn how your monthly donations are supporting transformation in people’s lives around the world!

“Recently my husband, an Anglican priest, walked away from a 47-year marriage to live with someone else. He left me, our sons, our parishioners, and our friends stunned and heart-broken. I recently heard of your Daily Meditations, and they have become a blessing for me. I find it so difficult when people tell me to move on. For me, the most helpful reflections have been on living through liminal times and facing transition. I still feel that I am flying without wings, but now I am aware that God is guiding me into the next phase of life.”


“I volunteer a lot, but primarily in service to those experiencing homelessness. Reading the Daily Meditations and Richard Rohr’s books has helped me feel anchored in Love during moments of stress. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the apathy of so many people in the face of suffering in our world. The connection I have found with CAC helps ease those moments for me.”


“I live in Tennessee where Christian nationalism seems to be creeping in everywhere. But I deeply believe in a faith that is not based on indoctrination, hate, and exclusion. I make a point to support organizations that are grounded in the best of what humans can be. I do believe CAC is a positive force in the world. It’s gratifying to be part of a community full of good-hearted people committed to living with each other respectfully and in celebration of our diversity.”

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times

800 years ago, St. Francis of Assisi intuited a new tradition in Christianity that was humble, loving, inclusive, and harmonious.

St. Bonaventure, a student of St. Francis, documented his transformative teachings and created the structures to make Franciscan spirituality accessible to Christian mystics, friars, and priests. This ancient tradition has largely hidden on the margins of the institutional church until its revival in the 20th century.

For the first time in history, we have an opportunity to make the Christian contemplative traditions accessible to all sincere spiritual seekers around the world. By making a meaningful monthly donation to the CAC, you’ll follow the path of St. Bonaventure, expanding the reach and accessibility of transformative wisdom and practices that create a more just, connected, and loving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I update the payment method for my donation?

To make any changes to the payment method you use for your monthly recurring donation, please contact our Community Support team

How do I adjust my monthly donation amount?

If you would like to increase or decrease your monthly donation amount, please contact our Community Support team

Can I skip my upcoming monthly donation?

Yes, you can skip your upcoming monthly donation and do this as often as needed. For assistance in skipping a monthly donation, please contact our Community Support team

How do I cancel my donation?

To cancel your monthly donation, please contact our Community Support team

How can I obtain a statement of my donations to CAC?

CAC acknowledges every donation with a receipt for tax records. If you gave a total of $250 or more in a given year, please contact our Community Support team to request a statement of your donations. 

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For all other questions or concerns about your donation please contact our  Community Support team 

Transformed People Transforming Our World

The CAC is not funded by any large institution, endowment, or big foundation but by thousands of people like you who have been impacted by this work.

Join the Bonaventure Circle of Support and together we can make Christian contemplative wisdom more accessible to a new generation of spiritual seekers.

Nurture a New Christian Consciousness

Expand Program Reach & Access

Support Transformation

Inspire Loving Action

Bring Healing to Our Suffering World