Center for Action and Contemplation
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The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) introduces contemplative wisdom and practices to inspire personal transformation and compassionate action in the world. Founded by Richard Rohr. Learn more at cac.org.
“We all have… assumptions and limitations, prejudices and preferences, likes, dislikes and triggers, fears and conflicts of interest, blind spots and obsessions that keep us from seeing what we could and would see if we didn’t have them.” —Brian McLaren buff.ly/Ho5axLW
November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“We all have… assumptions and limitations, prejudices and preferences, likes, dislikes and triggers, fears and conflicts of interest, blind spots and obsessions that keep us from seeing what we could and would see if we didn’t have them.” —Brian McLaren buff.ly/Ho5axLW
On Season 9 of “Learning How to See,” we continue to learn how to see through the eyes of love. In our season premiere, Kaitlin Curtice shares Indigenous wisdom and daily rituals of gratitude, illuminating how to meet your authentic self with compassion. buff.ly/zZ4ABuY
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On Season 9 of “Learning How to See,” we continue to learn how to see through the eyes of love. In our season premiere, Kaitlin Curtice shares Indigenous wisdom and daily rituals of gratitude, illuminating how to meet your authentic self with compassion. buff.ly/zZ4ABuY
“Prophets, then, are full truth-tellers, not fortune tellers.” — Fr. Richard Rohr
What would it mean to you to rediscover the Bible’s prophets? Explore that question in our newest online course — The Tears of Things: Integrating the Prophetic Path. tinyurl.com/4zfenw7v
What would it mean to you to rediscover the Bible’s prophets? Explore that question in our newest online course — The Tears of Things: Integrating the Prophetic Path. tinyurl.com/4zfenw7v
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Prophets, then, are full truth-tellers, not fortune tellers.” — Fr. Richard Rohr
What would it mean to you to rediscover the Bible’s prophets? Explore that question in our newest online course — The Tears of Things: Integrating the Prophetic Path. tinyurl.com/4zfenw7v
What would it mean to you to rediscover the Bible’s prophets? Explore that question in our newest online course — The Tears of Things: Integrating the Prophetic Path. tinyurl.com/4zfenw7v
"I have so much gratitude for James Finley’s teaching. Mystical Sobriety laid the foundation for my biggest inner breakthroughs." —Jon H.
We hope that you can also experience inner breakthroughs with our recently revamped Mystical Sobriety online course. buff.ly/HPacNHu
We hope that you can also experience inner breakthroughs with our recently revamped Mystical Sobriety online course. buff.ly/HPacNHu
November 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"I have so much gratitude for James Finley’s teaching. Mystical Sobriety laid the foundation for my biggest inner breakthroughs." —Jon H.
We hope that you can also experience inner breakthroughs with our recently revamped Mystical Sobriety online course. buff.ly/HPacNHu
We hope that you can also experience inner breakthroughs with our recently revamped Mystical Sobriety online course. buff.ly/HPacNHu
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time in which we celebrate the Native American individuals, cultures, and communities who raise our collective consciousness and model resilience and strength.
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time in which we celebrate the Native American individuals, cultures, and communities who raise our collective consciousness and model resilience and strength.
Registration is open for Being Presence | Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat. Find inspiration with LIVE teachings from James Finley.
December 4-7, gather online in a contemplative community to journey deep into mystical wisdom. buff.ly/h796VWq
December 4-7, gather online in a contemplative community to journey deep into mystical wisdom. buff.ly/h796VWq
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Registration is open for Being Presence | Turning to the Mystics Online Retreat. Find inspiration with LIVE teachings from James Finley.
December 4-7, gather online in a contemplative community to journey deep into mystical wisdom. buff.ly/h796VWq
December 4-7, gather online in a contemplative community to journey deep into mystical wisdom. buff.ly/h796VWq
This week in the “Daily Meditations,” we explore sacramental reality:
Richard Rohr explains, "Acknowledging the intrinsic value and beauty of creation, including the cosmos, elements, plants, and animals is a major paradigm shift for most Western and cultural Christians." buff.ly/mY8cJD0
Richard Rohr explains, "Acknowledging the intrinsic value and beauty of creation, including the cosmos, elements, plants, and animals is a major paradigm shift for most Western and cultural Christians." buff.ly/mY8cJD0
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This week in the “Daily Meditations,” we explore sacramental reality:
Richard Rohr explains, "Acknowledging the intrinsic value and beauty of creation, including the cosmos, elements, plants, and animals is a major paradigm shift for most Western and cultural Christians." buff.ly/mY8cJD0
Richard Rohr explains, "Acknowledging the intrinsic value and beauty of creation, including the cosmos, elements, plants, and animals is a major paradigm shift for most Western and cultural Christians." buff.ly/mY8cJD0
Join us today as we celebrate Duns Scotus' Feast Day, honoring the 14th-century friar who had a substantial impact on Franciscan theology.
November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join us today as we celebrate Duns Scotus' Feast Day, honoring the 14th-century friar who had a substantial impact on Franciscan theology.
On this bonus episode, Carmen Acevedo Butcher shares how translating Brother Lawrence's work during the COVID-19 pandemic became a healing practice. tinyurl.com/3dhnsype
As this season of "Turning to the Mystics" comes to a close, what have you learned from Brother Lawrence?
As this season of "Turning to the Mystics" comes to a close, what have you learned from Brother Lawrence?
November 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
On this bonus episode, Carmen Acevedo Butcher shares how translating Brother Lawrence's work during the COVID-19 pandemic became a healing practice. tinyurl.com/3dhnsype
As this season of "Turning to the Mystics" comes to a close, what have you learned from Brother Lawrence?
As this season of "Turning to the Mystics" comes to a close, what have you learned from Brother Lawrence?
Living on the Mexico border, India Aubry feared the President would do irreparable harm. She was angry and afraid.
“All of a sudden, I had this surge of energy… I had this clear vision about what it was I was supposed to do.” Voices from the Border was born. buff.ly/XHOMDO0
“All of a sudden, I had this surge of energy… I had this clear vision about what it was I was supposed to do.” Voices from the Border was born. buff.ly/XHOMDO0
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Living on the Mexico border, India Aubry feared the President would do irreparable harm. She was angry and afraid.
“All of a sudden, I had this surge of energy… I had this clear vision about what it was I was supposed to do.” Voices from the Border was born. buff.ly/XHOMDO0
“All of a sudden, I had this surge of energy… I had this clear vision about what it was I was supposed to do.” Voices from the Border was born. buff.ly/XHOMDO0
On our newest episode of “Everything Belongs,” explore Chapter 8 of Richard Rohr’s "The Tears of Things."
You'll also hear from Cassidy Hall. She discusses women’s often-erased voices, queerness as a contemplative lens, and the prophets on the margins. buff.ly/L92eR51
You'll also hear from Cassidy Hall. She discusses women’s often-erased voices, queerness as a contemplative lens, and the prophets on the margins. buff.ly/L92eR51
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On our newest episode of “Everything Belongs,” explore Chapter 8 of Richard Rohr’s "The Tears of Things."
You'll also hear from Cassidy Hall. She discusses women’s often-erased voices, queerness as a contemplative lens, and the prophets on the margins. buff.ly/L92eR51
You'll also hear from Cassidy Hall. She discusses women’s often-erased voices, queerness as a contemplative lens, and the prophets on the margins. buff.ly/L92eR51
In a world full of outrage, this month's "We Conspire" features stories of spiritual leaders who turned grief into transformative love.
In our three new "We Conspire" articles, explore how anger can become a sacred catalyst for love and action. buff.ly/4c1AMD3
In our three new "We Conspire" articles, explore how anger can become a sacred catalyst for love and action. buff.ly/4c1AMD3
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
In a world full of outrage, this month's "We Conspire" features stories of spiritual leaders who turned grief into transformative love.
In our three new "We Conspire" articles, explore how anger can become a sacred catalyst for love and action. buff.ly/4c1AMD3
In our three new "We Conspire" articles, explore how anger can become a sacred catalyst for love and action. buff.ly/4c1AMD3
In today's meditation, Richard Rohr considers how challenging it is to live out Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount. "Jesus taught an alternative wisdom that shakes the social order instead of upholding the conventional wisdom that maintains it." buff.ly/sSuSqpI
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In today's meditation, Richard Rohr considers how challenging it is to live out Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount. "Jesus taught an alternative wisdom that shakes the social order instead of upholding the conventional wisdom that maintains it." buff.ly/sSuSqpI
Today is All Souls Day, a day to pray for those who have already departed.
The ancient Celts described All Saints Day and All Souls Day as "thin days." On a “thin day” like today, how do you connect to your ancestors who are still at work within you?
The ancient Celts described All Saints Day and All Souls Day as "thin days." On a “thin day” like today, how do you connect to your ancestors who are still at work within you?
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today is All Souls Day, a day to pray for those who have already departed.
The ancient Celts described All Saints Day and All Souls Day as "thin days." On a “thin day” like today, how do you connect to your ancestors who are still at work within you?
The ancient Celts described All Saints Day and All Souls Day as "thin days." On a “thin day” like today, how do you connect to your ancestors who are still at work within you?
Join us as we commemorate All Saints Day, celebrating the saints and martyrs of the Christian Church!
Fr. Richard Rohr described today as "a celebration of all of us precisely in our togetherness, which is why the New Testament (in 20 places!) called all God lovers 'the saints.'"
Fr. Richard Rohr described today as "a celebration of all of us precisely in our togetherness, which is why the New Testament (in 20 places!) called all God lovers 'the saints.'"
November 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join us as we commemorate All Saints Day, celebrating the saints and martyrs of the Christian Church!
Fr. Richard Rohr described today as "a celebration of all of us precisely in our togetherness, which is why the New Testament (in 20 places!) called all God lovers 'the saints.'"
Fr. Richard Rohr described today as "a celebration of all of us precisely in our togetherness, which is why the New Testament (in 20 places!) called all God lovers 'the saints.'"
Which Christian mystic said this quote?
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Which Christian mystic said this quote?
Explore October’s “News from New Mexico!” buff.ly/RGoNquS
➢ Our REVAMPED Mystical Sobriety course is now self-paced — enroll today.
➢ Hear from Carlos Rodríguez (@CarlosHappyNPO) on nourishing our communities.
➢ We’re hiring! Explore current openings.
➢ Our REVAMPED Mystical Sobriety course is now self-paced — enroll today.
➢ Hear from Carlos Rodríguez (@CarlosHappyNPO) on nourishing our communities.
➢ We’re hiring! Explore current openings.
October 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Explore October’s “News from New Mexico!” buff.ly/RGoNquS
➢ Our REVAMPED Mystical Sobriety course is now self-paced — enroll today.
➢ Hear from Carlos Rodríguez (@CarlosHappyNPO) on nourishing our communities.
➢ We’re hiring! Explore current openings.
➢ Our REVAMPED Mystical Sobriety course is now self-paced — enroll today.
➢ Hear from Carlos Rodríguez (@CarlosHappyNPO) on nourishing our communities.
➢ We’re hiring! Explore current openings.
We invite you to reflect on this week's "Daily Meditations" theme of Christianity as a Living Tradition. buff.ly/KPfJzDu
October 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We invite you to reflect on this week's "Daily Meditations" theme of Christianity as a Living Tradition. buff.ly/KPfJzDu
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
October 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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."
Opening this week's meditations, Richard Rohr writes, "I believe the teaching of contemplation is absolutely key to embracing Christianity as a living tradition."
October 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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."
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
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
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
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
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
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
October 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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
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.
Read more in today's "Daily Meditations." buff.ly/OlPBNPr
Read more in today's "Daily Meditations." buff.ly/OlPBNPr
October 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
"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.
Read more in today's "Daily Meditations." buff.ly/OlPBNPr
Read more in today's "Daily Meditations." buff.ly/OlPBNPr
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?
In what ways has the CAC helped you experience a spiritual transformation in your life?
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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?
In what ways has the CAC helped you experience a spiritual transformation in your life?
"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."
Read more from Brian McLaren: buff.ly/nXsaB85
Read more from Brian McLaren: buff.ly/nXsaB85
October 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"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."
Read more from Brian McLaren: buff.ly/nXsaB85
Read more from Brian McLaren: buff.ly/nXsaB85