Living in the Now Time-Tested Wisdom Sunday, November 19, 2017 Embrace the present moment as an ever-flowing source of holiness. —Jean Pierre de Caussade

God as Us: Week 2 Summary: Sunday, November 12-Friday, November 17, 2017 We do not create this temple; we only occasionally dwell within it—by a daring

God as Us: Week 2 The Invisible Character of White Privilege Friday, November 17, 2017 If we are going to talk about God as me, we must also talk about

God as Us: Week 2 See, Look, Pay Attention Thursday, November 16, 2017 Tim Shriver, Chair of Special Olympics and a dear friend, works with many people

God as Us: Week 2 Conscious Love Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Cynthia Bourgeault, one of CAC’s core faculty members, names Jesus’ teaching and way of life

A Special Thank You from CAC Core Faculty Richard Rohr, Cynthia Bourgeault, and James Finley offer a few words of gratitude. If you have not yet donated,

God as Us: Week 2 Purity and Passion Monday, November 13, 2017 I want to say a little about purity and about passion. What I mean by purity is singleness

God as Us: Week 2 Gates to the Temple Sunday, November 12, 2017 Authentic love is about giving a bit of myself to another—and, in this surrender,

God as Us: Week 1 Summary: Sunday, November 5-Friday, November 10, 2017 The divine DNA is in everyone and everything God has created “from the beginning.”

God as Us: Week 1 Different Paths, Same Destination Friday, November 10, 2017 If we do not name the sacred character of gender and sexuality, we will keep

As 2017 was drawing to a close, the horrors of war and people's yearnings for peace were on Pope Francis' mind and in his prayers.

God as Us: Week 1 Identity and Desire Thursday, November 9, 2017 Another beautiful metaphor in the Bible used for God is that of a lover. The allure of a

God as Us: Week 1 Mother God Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Why does it matter whether our image of God is masculine or feminine or even a non-binary gender?

God as Us: Week 1 Sophia: Wisdom of God Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Theologian Marcus Borg’s study of Scripture reveals many female metaphors for God. Here

God as Us: Week Images of God Monday, November 6, 2017 In the image of God they were created, male and female God created them. —Genesis 1:27 We are

God as Us: Week 1 Divine DNA Sunday, November 5, 2017 “God as Us” is the title for the next two weeks of meditations. Perhaps you might think this daring

Cosmology Summary, Sunday, October 29-Friday, November 3, 2017 This week I shared reflections from Franciscan scientist Ilia Delio and CAC’s core faculty

Cosmology God's Heartbeat Friday, November 3, 2017 CAC’s core faculty member, Cynthia Bourgeault, shares insights from other mystics—current and past—to

Cosmology Swimming in Mercy Thursday, November 2, 2017 (All Souls Day) As we read yesterday, Ilia Delio sees love as the foundation of the universe.

Cosmology Coming to Be Love Wednesday, November 1, 2017 (All Saints Day) Ilia Delio, a Franciscan sister and scientist, continues reflecting on love as

500th Anniversary of the Beginnings of the Reformation Today we celebrate an important milestone in the history of Western Christianity. On this day in

Cosmology Love at the Heart of the Universe Tuesday, October 31, 2017 We used to believe that reality was comprised of little separate “elemental”

Cosmology We Are Already One Monday, October 30, 2017 There was no place in the universe that was separate from the originating power of the universe.

Cosmology A New Cosmology Sunday, October 29, 2017 When I was growing up, the common perception was that science and religion were at odds. Now that we

Faith and Science Summary, Sunday, October 22-Friday, October 27, 2017 Since the rift that occurred between science and religion with the Copernican

Faith and Science Praying for Creation Friday, October 27, 2017 This September on the World Day of Prayer for Creation, Pope Francis and Ecumenical

Faith and Science Climate Change Thursday, October 26, 2017 Science and religion should be natural partners when it comes to caring for our common home.

Faith and Science Evolution Wednesday, October 25, 2017 The whole creation is eagerly waiting for the full revelation of the children of God. . . . From

Faith and Science The Shape of Reality Tuesday, October 24, 2017 As I shared in my book The Divine Dance, and earlier this year, I believe that the

Faith and Science Open to Change Monday, October 23, 2017 God comes into the world in always-surprising ways so that the sincere seeker will always find.

Faith and Science Long Lost Friends Sunday, October 22, 2017 Science and religion are long-lost dance partners. —Rob Bell Faith provides evidence for

Exploring the Mystics with Cynthia Bourgeault Summary: Sunday, October 15-Friday, October 20, 2017 This week guest writer and CAC faculty member Cynthia

Exploring the Mystics with Cynthia Bourgeault The Work of Contemplation Friday, October 20, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member Cynthia Bourgeault

Exploring the Mystics with Cynthia Bourgeault Knowing from the Whole Thursday, October 19, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member Cynthia Bourgeault

Exploring the Mystics with Cynthia Bourgeault Falling Fearless into Love Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member Cynthia

Exploring the Mystics with Cynthia Bourgeault Don't Co-Exist. Coalesce! Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member Cynthia Bourgeault

Exploring the Mystics with Cynthia Bourgeault Deep Hope Flows Over Deep Time Monday, October 16, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member Cynthia

Exploring the Mystics with Cynthia Bourgeault Teilhard for Troubled Times Sunday, October 15, 2017 I’ve invited Cynthia Bourgeault, one of CAC’s core

Exploring the Mystics with James Finley Summary: Sunday, October 8-Friday, October 13, 2017 This week CAC faculty member and guest writer James Finley

Exploring the Mystics with James Finley Only Love Is Real Friday, October 13, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member James Finley continues sharing

Exploring the Mystics with James Finley Experiencing God's Love Thursday, October 12, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member James Finley continues

Exploring the Mystics with James Finley Love Is Our Origin and Destiny Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Today James Finley will introduce us to another great

Exploring the Mystics with James Finley Being with Ourselves Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Guest writer and CAC faculty member James Finley continues

Exploring the Mystics with James Finley Made in God's Image Monday, October 9, 2017 CAC faculty member James Finley continues exploring The Interior

Exploring the Mystics with James Finley Seven Mansions Sunday, October 8, 2017 James Finley, one of CAC’s core faculty members, will be reflecting on two

Mysticism: Week 2 Summary: Sunday, October 1-Friday, October 6, 2017 “ to learn the curriculum of a truly spiritual life . . . grounded in love, mercy,

Mysticism: Week 2 Thomas Merton, Part II Friday, October 6, 2017 I learned the terms “True Self” and “false self” from Thomas Merton—words he used to

Mysticism: Week 2 Thomas Merton, Part I Thursday, October 5, 2017 Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was born in France and lived most of his adult life as a

Mysticism: Week 2 Thérèse of Lisieux, Part II Wednesday, October 4, 2017 I understand so very well that it is only through love that we can render

Mysticism: Week 2 Thérèse of Lisieux, Part I Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897) has long been an important teacher for me. The French