Center for Action and Contemplation

Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico

Center for Action and Contemplation 

Founded by Franciscan Richard Rohr, this center helps people unpack the tradition of Christian contemplation and put it into action. 

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Richard Rohr on the Hard Work of Transformation

Transformation is always a process of letting go, living in the confusing, shadowy space for a while, and eventually being spit up on a new and unexpected shore.
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Richard Rohr on Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton is still having an effect on Christian thought, says Richard Rohr, a longtime admirer.
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Advent Is Always

The suffering, injustice, and devastation on this planet are too great now to settle for any infantile gospel or any infantile Jesus.
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6 Media Ministries to Nourish Your Soul

Amid growing calls for meaningful digital resources, these media ministries are responding daily with content that feeds the soul.
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How Can Anyone Pray ‘Always’?

Prayer is saying “yes” to the paschal mystery at work in all things.
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Richard Rohr on Sacred Violence

Both René Girard and Gil Bailie have taught us that the most effective and common way to turn social hatred into social harmony is via a scapegoat.
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