Wisdom Wednesday: On Race and Othering
The Rev. Willie Francois III says he doesn’t want white allies to be motivated by guilt; “I want you to be motivated in this work because it’s right.”
Merton Monday: The reality of personal relationships
In "A Letter to a Young Activist," Merton writes about the importance of relationships to change the world.
Reflect: Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson discusses the principles of nonviolence
"The greatest challenge in promoting nonviolence is the English language and its limitations. The next is our perception, rooted for centuries, that violence is the only way we can resolve our problems."
Louisville Prays: Interfaith Initiative to Hold Our City in Prayer, Presence and Love
Series of prayer events seeks to offer spiritual solace amid challenging times.
Wisdom Wednesday: Journalist Ann Curry on True Compassion
"Would you consider the possibility that you are a part of an ever rising force for good that is no less than humanity's greatest hope?"
Merton Monday: On Finding Truth
The first step toward finding God, Who is Truth, is to discover the truth about myself...
Reflect: MLK’s “Where Do We Go From Here?”
"I'm concerned about a better world. I'm concerned about justice; I'm concerned about brotherhood; I'm concerned about truth... And when one is concerned about that, he can never advocate violence."
Festival Flashback: A song to a beloved son
In this moving song named for his son, Benjamin, singer-songwriter Danny Flanigan explores the enduring bond between a parent and child.
Merton Monday: ‘There is only one true flight from the world’
A call for unity, peace and love from Thomas Merton's "New Seeds of Contemplation."
Reflect: Still I Rise
CIR is revisiting Festival 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.