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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our new online course — The Tears of Things: Integrating the Prophetic Path. tinyurl.com/bd96kft7 Based on the themes of @RichardRohrOFM’s new book, students will discover deeper meaning in the Hebrew prophets and find inspiration from today’s truth-tellers.

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“Prophets are full truth-tellers, not fortune tellers.” —@RichardRohrOFM, "The Tears of Things" Join us for a series of FREE Virtual Sit Meditations, Sunday mornings during Lent at 8:30 am PT. Learn more: tinyurl.com/enfy39mv

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Journey deeper into our #DailyMeditations themes in this conversation featuring Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III — a third-generation warrior for civil and human rights who built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. Watch the full video on our website: tinyurl.com/5t53a3x6

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In the latest episode of #EverythingBelongs podcast, hosts Drew Jackson and Mike Petrow join theologian Pete Enns in conversation about how to approach the Bible as a conversation, a poem, and a guide—if we read it with an open mind and heart. #TheBibleforNormalPeople tinyurl.com/2zm2epsv

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"If we don’t see the shape of evil or recognize how we are fully complicit in it, it will fully control us, while not looking the least like sin." — Richard Rohr Read more in this week's #DailyMeditations on contemplative nonconformity: tinyurl.com/yvxerhmj

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"How Can Contemplative Christianity Help Me?" Discover your faith anew at our LIVE online event on 5/18. Brian McLaren, James Finley, and Carmen Acevedo Butcher will guide attendees through practices to help us explore contemplative Christianity. tinyurl.com/3munekb6

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Explore themes like radical grace and the alchemy of tears in an online community of spiritual seekers. tinyurl.com/3c2j74uw Discover the wisdom of prophets from ancient and modern times in The Tears of Things: Integrating the Prophetic Path, our NEW online course. Registration opens April 9!

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Howard Thurman offers instructions for practicing stillness and silent meditation: "We must find sources of strength and renewal for our own spirits, lest we perish." We invite you to read on. #DailyMeditations tinyurl.com/mvc8zfk8

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In this Season 11 premier of “Turning to the Mystics,” James Finley introduces us to the work of French philosopher Gabriel Marcel. tinyurl.com/yt3hspec Were you previously familiar with Gabriel Marcel or his teachings?

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Do you consider yourself a truth teller—or an outcast? Often, those who have the courage to voice difficult truths feel isolated even within their own community. If you feel moved, share your story with us—it may speak to others’ experiences.

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In this week's #DailyMeditations, we are exploring the importance of welcoming the stranger. tinyurl.com/yvxerhmj

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We’re honored to share that Richard Rohr’s latest book, "The Tears of Things," has made the New York Times Non-Fiction Best Sellers list.⁠ This recognition reflects the deep resonance of Richard’s message. nytimes.com/books/best-s... Congratulations, Richard, on this well-deserved achievement.⁠

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"Most Christians tend to echo the cultural prejudices and worldviews of the dominant group in their country, with only a minority revealing any real transformation of attitudes or consciousness," writes #RichardRohr in our #DailyMeditations. tinyurl.com/mv7tn8rz

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LISTEN Now! Season 3 of “Everything Belongs” podcast explores the themes of Richard Rohr’s NEW book, “The Tears of Things.” This season CAC Staff, #RichardRohr, and guests explore finding our prophetic voices embedded in our anger. Subscribe today! tinyurl.com/2zm2epsv

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Join us in a Lectio Divina (sacred reading) contemplative practice from Isaiah 61, inspired by Richard Rohr’s new book, “The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage." youtu.be/0q_oYBIYf14

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What if we all embraced our inherent creativity? In creating the book trailer for “the Tears of Things,” CAC staff worked closely with Noé Barnett, a visual artist based in New Mexico. Learn more about his process. See the full video: tinyurl.com/4xhx7av3

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In today's meditation, #RichardRohr writes that "our refusal to allow ourselves to be loved undeservedly and unconditionally will probably forever be the anguish of every prophet and the burden of every mystic or saint." #DailyMeditations tinyurl.com/yhjbcjph

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Release the old—make room for expansion. This Lent, join our FREE Virtual Sit Meditations, inspired by Richard Rohr’s new book “The Tears of Things." tinyurl.com/enfy39mv The guided meditations will be hosted by our teachers, including Richard Rohr, James Finley, Carmen Acevedo Butcher, and others.

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The trailer for “The Tears of Things” by #RichardRohr features original artwork by Albuquerque-based artist Noé Barnett. tinyurl.com/msc2ymer Check out Noé’s beautiful original artwork that bridges spiritual depth with artistic innovation and a unique understanding for Fr. Richard’s message.

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We’re excited to announce that bestselling author Valarie Kaur will be joining Brian McLaren and Richard Rohr for our anticipated upcoming event, “What Do I Do with My Anger?” Hear more from Valarie in this Daily Meditations interview from 2024 tinyurl.com/yc4xpczm

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"It is our task to cultivate this seed and give it nourishment so that the divine image in us can grow… Our spiritual journey consists in nourishing… this God-seed that is in all of us" writes Matthew Fox in "Passion for Creation." tinyurl.com/4exue35z #DailyMeditations

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We've reached the final chapter of Richard Rohr's book "Eager to Love." tinyurl.com/2jed7c97 In this episode of Everything Belongs we'll discuss the "life flow" of St. Francis of Assisi, which Fr. Rohr describes as St. Francis' "essential and radical message."

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"The Tears of Things" by #RichardRohr invites us to explore the wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. He writes, “Power distorts truth, so God plants and develops it at the edge, where the power-hungry least expect it,” inviting us to the “edge of the inside.” tinyurl.com/46z9574r

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Embarking on a 21st-century Freedom Ride in the southern United States, writer-activist Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove rediscovered how our fight for the future is grounded in our personal history. #DailyMeditations tinyurl.com/ytev4dx8

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Watch an extended cut of the original artistic trailer for Richard Rohr’s “The Tears of Things.” Take a visual journey through the process of expressing prophetic wisdom through artistic creation. youtu.be/CNr0crLIiK0

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"When I was growing up, most of the mystics… I was introduced to were of European lineage. Although their messages of faith, personal salvation, and the love of God continue to bless me to this day, I needed more." —Dr. Barbara Holmes tinyurl.com/4x6dnjmc #DailyMeditations

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What do you do with your anger? #RichardRohr and #BrianMcLaren invite you to an online event to learn how the contemplative path offers hope and guidance for these troubling times. Learn more at tinyurl.com/fs496nw5

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"The prophetic rarely comes from the usual suspects. It emerges from the odd or strange & typically from groups on the margins of society… Some might say the prophetic is queer." tinyurl.com/ybt2bjce Read from Cassidy Hall, originally published in #ONEING. #DailyMeditations

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In a time of chaos and division, what does it mean to take a prophetic stance? #RichardRohr joins Fr. John Dear for a powerful conversation about grief, faith, and speaking truth in our world today on "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast.” tinyurl.com/y7x2pz5p

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"In the Bible, the prophet is described "as a 'sentry' or a 'watcher' whose job is to hold Israel maddeningly honest, and to stop them from relying on arms, money, lies, and power to keep themselves… in control," explains #RichardRohr. Read on in the #DailyMeditations. tinyurl.com/yvxerhmj

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“In speaking about peace, Henri Nouwen calls us to prayer, resistance, and community. In speaking about justice, he calls us to contemplation, community, and care," writes Wendy VanderWal Martin from the Henri Nouwen Society in this #WeConspire article. tinyurl.com/yhdjaxjc

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In this month's #WeConspire, we learn about Brother Lawrence’s humble practice of prayer & Dutch priest Henri Nouwen’s invitation to move from fear to love. We’ll also discover how Centering Prayer fosters transformation by resting in the presence of God. tinyurl.com/bdd8hec6

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If you are angry at the world’s broken systems, join #RichardRohr and Brian McLaren on 3/14 (or watch the reply) and learn how to transform your anger into acts of love. Registration starts at $5. Learn more at tinyurl.com/fs496nw5

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"The Tears of Things" by Richard Rohr invites us to explore the wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. He writes “Power distorts truth, so God plants and develops it at the edge, where the power-hungry least expect it,” inviting us to the “edge of the inside.” tinyurl.com/46z9574r

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How do we find hope in a season of rubble and conflict? Find new energy for 2025 with Rev. Jacqui Lewis in this special episode of the "Love Period." podcast. Find company along the path as we travel together through times like these. Listen in at tinyurl.com/nsw7rfeu

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Whether you are looking for a new #podcast or #contemplativewisdom for challenging times, you just may find your next favorite practice in our January eNews! Read more at tinyurl.com/3z92dm4z

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In today's reflection, Richard Rohr explains that "organized religion is almost structurally certain to create hypocrites (the word literally means 'actors'), those who try to appear to be pure and good, or at least better than others" tinyurl.com/yvxerhmj #DailyMeditations

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This week, we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recommit to the nonviolent pursuit of justice and equity. How have Dr. King’s teachings inspired you to respond with love in the face of hate?

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"A community is a group of women & men who have found the truth in Christ & in his gospel & who follow the truth & join together to follow it more resolutely. It is not just a matter of individual conversion." Read more from Óscar Romero. #DailyMeditations tinyurl.com/454e5mh3

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How do we live our lives with a new ecological consciousness? In the final episode of the season, Brian McLaren answers listener questions about how to move forward with a new understanding of our relationship to the planet. #LearningHowToSee. tinyurl.com/5ewpuwt3

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How do we find hope in a season of rubble and conflict? Find new energy for 2025 with Rev. Jacqui Lewis in this special episode of the "Love Period" podcast. Find company along the path as we travel together through times like these. tinyurl.com/nsw7rfeu

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OUT MARCH 4! In "The Tears of Things" — his most personal book yet — Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today. tinyurl.com/46z9574r

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In 2025, Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations turn to Jesus’ timeless metaphor for reflecting love into the world. Amid this season of uncertainty, join us in living with trust — “Being Salt and Light.” Join us on a journey to go deeper into these teachings. tinyurl.com/yz4pzx8f

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Richard Rohr reminds us that "God’s movement in history is larger than any denomination, any culture, or any tradition’s ability to verbalize it." tinyurl.com/yvxerhmj We invite you to journey into this transforming movement in this week's #DailyMeditations.

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Have you ever experienced a “Dark Night of the Soul?” In #WeConspire, we turn to the wisdom of St. John of the Cross, the poet and mystic whose personal challenges inspired language for the universal experience of spiritual isolation. tinyurl.com/j5ka6m8b

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#HappyNewYear! What intention will you set for 2025? “When we celebrate the beginning of a new year, we celebrate the rebirth of time. We wait for God to do new things. We wait for who we are.” — Richard Rohr

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COMING SOON — A new book from bestselling author @RichardRohrOFM! Discover wisdom for an age of outrage in "The Tears of Things,” by Richard Rohr. Pre-sale copies are now available! tinyurl.com/4r4n4xhp

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"A mature believer knows that it is impossible not to be connected to the Source, or to be 'on the vine,' as Jesus says,” writes Richard Rohr. tinyurl.com/2s3789wh Read on to explore this week's #DailyMeditations topic of mutual indwelling.

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What do candles symbolize in your life? We want to invite you into a one-minute moment of contemplation with this video practice. Light a candle, holding the words, “Here I am, God’s servant, here” in your heart. What do you feel after this experience? tinyurl.com/5dwfvhvh

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