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ONEING: A Living Tradition 

Explore the living path through essays, poetry, and translation. Writers draw from the wisdom of the desert tradition, monastic renewal, and contemplative voices rooted in justice.

DEEPEN YOUR EXPERIENCE

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Brian McLaren’s Life After Doom

If you have ever feared for our planet and generations to come, find solace in Life After Doom from Brian McLaren — a new book written for challenging times.

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Brother Lawrence's Practice of the Presence

Study Brother Lawrence’s rich work, Practice of the Presence, translated by CAC Faculty Carmen Acevedo Butcher, on Season 12 of the Turning to the Mystics podcast — out now!

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WHO WE ARE

Richard Rohr founded the Center for Action and Contemplation because he saw a deep need for the integration of both action and contemplation.

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Modern Science, Ancient Wisdom

Discover new intersections between science and indigenous wisdom in Dr. Barbara Holmes' beloved book, Race and the Cosmos which explores “race” through the lenses of physics and cosmology.

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Daily Practices for Spiritual Nourishment

Revisit Richard Rohr's profound daily wisdom with A Spring Within Us, a collection of meditations that invite readers to rediscover God’s presence that dwells within.

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Transform Trauma With James Finley’s Latest Book The Healing Path

In The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation, James Finely offers a window into his recovery from traumatic wounds, offering spiritual guideposts for readers as they walk their own path towards wholeness. 

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