Wisdom Wednesday: Protestant theologian on what it means to be alive
“If you had 5 minutes to transmit what being alive means to you, what would you say?”
Merton Monday: ‘Our vocation is not simply to be’
Words of wisdom from "New Seeds of Contemplation"
Wisdom Wednesday: The ethical questions of globalization
"We are global citizens, no matter if we like it or not. The question is whether we’re good global citizens or not."
Merton Monday: On gratitude
Thomas Merton shares the key to "awakening to new wonder.”
Wisdom Wednesday: ‘How wide is your circle of compassion?’
Dr. Omid Safi talks compassion, love and humanity at the 2018 Festival of Faiths.
Merton Monday: On creating our identity and our destiny
“Our vocation is not simply to be, but to work together with God in the creation of our own life..."
Celebrating a Milestone: $25 for 25!
The first Festival of Faiths commenced 25 years ago this month! To honor this milestone, we are revisiting key moments in Festival history. As we reminisce, we invite you to consider donating $25 for 25.
Wisdom Wednesday: Exemplifying “Radical Presence”
Storyteller, author and cultural geographer Carolyn Finney discusses purpose and faith at the 2019 Festival of Faiths.
Reflect: Let the Light Enter
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.
Wisdom Wednesday: Dr. Vivek Murthy on Loneliness
“Whether it’s in the workplace or whether it’s in schools, whether it’s in society more broadly where people are feeling increasingly separated and distanced from other people, that disconnection affects our ability to function together as a society."