Merton Monday: What it really means to be grateful
The key to gratitude: Recognizing God's love in everything
Reflect: Merton’s Prayer for Peace
"Save us then from our obsessions! Open our eyes, dissipate our confusions, teach us to understand ourselves and our adversary."
Wisdom Wednesday: Chris Pramuk talks Merton and the Feminine Divine
“If the dominant face of the Bible comes to us in traditionally masculine imagery, wisdom or ‘Sophia’ is the Bible’s more hidden counter-testimony to the hidden face of God.”
Merton Monday: The Child that lies in the manger
“The Child that lies in the manger, helpless and abandoned to the love of His creatures, dependent entirely upon them,,,"
Reflect: In Labor and In Rest
"We who survive deep pain don’t need to be anyone’s hero, but we can give someone courage, in that moment, to take another breath."
Wisdom Wednesday: Richard Rohr explains his spiritual roots
"I knew the spiritual world was real, and in many ways, more real than the material world."
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Virtual Services
A guide to online services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Have a #MerryChristmas and stay #HealthyAtHome!
Merton Monday: The answer lies in “truly living”
Words of wisdom on "truly living" from "New Seeds of Contemplation."
Reflect: Spend Your Dollars With Your Children in Mind
The Center for Interfaith Relations is revisiting Festival of Faiths catalogues in search of insight, wisdom and inspiration. Our hope is that these written words will spur meaningful reflection and serve as a beacon of hope amid challenging times.
Common Action: Lifting Up Our Local Community
Every Friday, CIR encourages a specific action intended to strengthen the community. We lift up nonprofits helping diverse populations and recommend simple acts of kindness and compassion.