come not to bring this old peace which is merely the absence of tension; I come to bring a positive peace which is the presence of justice and the Kingdom of God. Peace is not merely the absence of something. but it’s the presence of something. —Martin Luther King, Jr. Depending on who you ask, the second candle on the advent wreath is said to symbolize ...
As we begin Advent, our season of preparation for the celebration of Christmas, Benedictine nun Joan Chittister explains how learning to gaze contemplatively at the struggles around us and find Christ there may be the best way to prepare:...
Most of us have probably heard by now that the direct translation of the word eucharist is “thanksgiving”. What better time to examine the significance of this word from a contemplative perspective. Franciscan contemplative Richard Rohr tells us...
At times, it’s funny to recognize that we still often think our “search” for God, poetically described as “nearer than our breath,” as somehow being self-initiated. Did you ever think that the best way to truly “find” the Divine Presence permeating all things is to...