How to Pray When You Can’t Hear Yourself Think
Perseverance. Courage. Openness. Grace. ... Arianne Lehn prays from and into the noisy spaces where it can be hard to hear the still small whispers that need most to be heard.
spiritual practice
The Spiritual Practice of Conversation
A Lutheran pastor describes how certain kinds of conversations can be considered a spiritual practice, particularly when done across religious traditions.
Not Getting Published as a Spiritual Practice
"I can see now that my writing life has not been about success, but about fruitfulness. If it was about success, I would have given up already."
Collegeville Institute Greats: Henri J. M. Nouwen
In a rare speech from 1976, spiritual writer and former Resident Scholar Henri J. M. Nouwen asks: "Is compassion a real human possibility?" and "How is compassion disciplined?" — questions increasingly relevant for Christians today.
The Soul of Discernment
Elizabeth Liebert discusses why discernment is central to a vibrant spiritual life, the role of individuals versus systems in discernment, and what Pope Francis thinks of this spiritual practice.
Reading as a Spiritual Practice
Susan VanZanten asserts that reading can be a spiritual practice, making us more attentive to the movement of God in our life and in the world.
Notes on Spirituality and Aging
At present, when ageism and age-denial are common and products marketed as “anti-aging” are widespread, the notion that elders may be fresh and green seems radical.
Embodying Christ in Every Context, Part Two
"What my various vocations have called forth in me is to help people interpret their lives... to know where the spirit is moving and to be accountable for that knowledge." — John Lewis
Embodying Christ in Every Context, Part One
As a New Testament scholar, Episcopal priest, and former attorney, John Lewis is passionate about helping people integrate faith into their daily lives.
Eat, Pray, Sleep
Laura Kelly Fanucci’s series on spiritual practices with newborns includes reflections about feeding, cleaning, comforting, beholding, and holding a baby.
