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Which Christian mystic said this quote?

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We invite you to reflect on this week's "Daily Meditations" theme of Christianity as a Living Tradition. buff.ly/KPfJzDu

Discover practical ways to embody our “Daily Meditations” theme of Being Salt and Light with this video, featuring Carlos Rodríguez, who is the visionary leader behind The Happy Givers. In this… Carlos Rodríguez on Being Salt and Light — Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations

In this video, Carlos Rodríguez shares how his nonprofit invests in nurturing vulnerable communities across Puerto Rico — including bringing meals to the elderly. He explains that “there's nothing like just being present with the ones who need presence.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH9Z...

"Black contemplative preaching unites the head and the heart, the personal and the communal, and spiritual formation and social transformation as it bears witness to the liberating and life-giving gospel of Jesus Christ," writes E. Trey Clark in "ONEING." buff.ly/WEyII8K

Mystical Sobriety — which has been revamped and is now self-paced — integrates contemplative practice and 12-step spirituality to foster inner healing. Step deeper into Love in this online course, which features LIVE calls with James Finley. buff.ly/HPacNHu

In this week's "Daily Meditations," explore how Christianity can be a living tradition. buff.ly/Rar4Ewq

Opening this week's meditations, Richard Rohr writes, "I believe the teaching of contemplation is absolutely key to embracing Christianity as a living tradition."

How do the teachings of Brother Lawrence intertwine with Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross?

In this "Turning to the Mystics" episode, James Finley shares how the teachings of these Christian mystics can awaken us to a life lived in God’s presence. buff.ly/mjJDHCu

“Empires live by numbness. Empires, in their militarism, expect numbness about the human cost of war... Governments and societies of domination go to great lengths to keep the numbness intact." —Walter Brueggeman

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NEW ISSUE — "ONEING: A Living Tradition.”

In times of uncertainty, contemplative traditions invite us deeper into the heart of Christian spirituality. Explore the living path through essays, poetry, and translation. Order or download your copy today! buff.ly/OEEBalV

"Jesus had a clear and unambiguous vision of the healthy world that God intended and that he addressed any issue — social, economic, or political — that violated that vision." —Obery Hendricks Jr.

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Thirty-eight years ago, Fr. Richard Rohr opened the Center for Action and Contemplation, creating a space for transformed people to work together for a more just and connected world.

In what ways has the CAC helped you experience a spiritual transformation in your life?

“Jesus offered the promise of justice, healing, and redemption.… Jesus became the prophetic teacher of a spiritual renewal for the poor and the oppressed.” —Steven Charleston

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"If we take Jesus seriously as a prophet, we take his incarnation seriously, because Jesus comes into a particular historical situation... The crucifixion makes sense because prophets’ lives don’t usually end well."

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Discover how former soldier Diana Oestreich embraced a radical path of peace through what she calls a “desert baptism” — a moment that revealed the sacredness of individual life and reshaped her understanding of what truly matters. buff.ly/sxcSoKL

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This course, featuring James Finley, integrates contemplative practice, psychological insight, and 12-step spirituality to foster inner healing. Registration is now open! buff.ly/HPacNHu

"It's beyond you to comprehend that God is infinitely in love with you in the frailties of your ways." —James Finley, "Turning to the Mystics" buff.ly/mjJDHCu

Even when we feel weak, God’s love meets us in our frailty. How does this truth resonate for you?

In this month's “We Conspire” series, explore how choosing less — less harm, less striving, less attachment — can lead to more love, courage, and connection. Through stories of surrender, we’re invited to let go — and live into what matters most. buff.ly/CTxCIgC

Are you interested in attending "ReVision: What Do We Do With Christianity?" Online ticket holders will have access to video replay from the full event, LIVE chat rooms, and drop-in discussions with fellow attendees. buff.ly/zYNnalP

ReVision runs October 24-26.

"Jesus is absolute about money and power because he knows what we’re going to do. Most of us will serve this god called mammon." —@RichardRohrOFM

What's the relationship between money and spirituality? Unpack it in this week's "Daily Meditations." tinyurl.com/yvxerhmj

Join us in a meditation inspired by the Feast of St. Francis, “Blessing the Animals” events that take place throughout the world. This practice is featured in Richard Rohr's Daily Meditations on… Blessing the Animals — Richard Rohr's Daily Meditations

In honor of St. Francis’s Feast Day, we invite you to step out of the scroll, pause the noise, and join us for one minute of calm with this guided meditation: youtu.be/QFl1EEBInCM

SPEAKER UPDATE! We're thrilled to announce that author Mirabai Starr will be joining our lineup at "ReVision: What Do We Do With Christianity?"

We still have online tickets available for our upcoming “ReVision “conference, October 24-26. buff.ly/58B52wp

“James Finley is a treasure. He explores the teaching of the mystics in a down-to-earth style grounded in extensive scholarship and personal experience," writes a listener of CAC's "Turning to the Mystics" podcast. buff.ly/2fvbFwa

On Season 12 of Turning to the Mystics, unpack Brother Lawrence’s Spiritual Maxims, which are short poetic teachings. buff.ly/2fvbFwa

Everything is possible—Brother Lawrence expands on this statement in his first Maxim. How would your life change if you believed this?

Everyday Mystics are all around us.

How are you inspired by these words of resilience from a member of our CAC community?

Explore Our NEW Fall Contemplative Resources | The News from New Mexico Explore contemplative events, online courses, and new offerings in the Center for Action and Contemplation newsletter, such as a live podcast recording at ReVision and Fr. Richard on Oprah

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➳ There’s still time to register for the ReVision 2025 conference!
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➳ We've revamped our online courses with a new self-paced format.

OUT NOW! Listen to the first podcast episode of our newest season of “Turning to the Mystics.” buff.ly/xsgcm7h

In this premier episode, James Finley introduces Season 12, which focuses on the book "Practice of the Presence" by Brother Lawrence, translated by @cab_phd.

Can you guess who said these thoughtful words?

"This love ethic must be at the center of our whole life… We have to practice drawing our lives from this new source, in thought, word, emotion, and deed… or we will never be prepared for the major confrontations… that will come our way." —Fr. Richard Rohr buff.ly/h1xZStN

In this video, author Christine Valters Paintner sits down with CAC’s Publications Manager Mark Longhurst to discuss themes from her new book “Give Me a Word: The Promise of an Ancient Practice to… Christine Valters Paintner on the Power of a Word — Richard’s Rohr Daily Meditations

Author Christine Valters Paintner recently sat down with the CAC team to discuss themes from her new book “Give Me a Word.” How can we receive a “word?” Christine discusses practical tactics like contemplative listening, dreamwork, and embodiment. youtu.be/drHJiJ7qZHw