As Christians around the world celebrate Holy Week, a time in which we tend to the breadth and depth of the Paschal Mystery—the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus the Christ—we are afforded apt opportunity to reflect on the fact of dynamism, not only as part of the spiritual journey, but also as a key… Read more
Interpersonal Skills in Support of Contemplative Dialogue: Receptivity and Openness
In the last few weeks, a phrase resonating in our shared public life here in the United States caught my attention: “we are in a battle for the soul of our nation.” Phrases like this from our shared public life sear the seemingly inward-facing orientation of the often personal work that is done in retreat… Read more
Mystics Series: Julian of Norwich
Who was the mysterious Middle Ages mystic Julian of Norwich, and what do her teachings have to offer us today? In this video lecture, Christine Luna Munger gives an overview of the life and times of Julian of Norwich, delves into her book Revelations of Divine Love (the first surviving book in English written by… Read more