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Bathing the Body
There is a long and rich tradition of spiritual bathing in all the world's wisdom traditions. Bathing becomes a devotional act when we combine water, prayer, and ritual with the intention of sheddin…
The Open-Ended House
Open-ended: That's how I describe the home where my husband and I now live. Since we purchased our well-worn (shabby-sans-chic) historic house 3 years ago, we have been renovating and restoring. For…
Spirit Bathing for the Worried and Beleaguered
We must risk delight. We can do without pleasure, but not delight. Not enjoyment. We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world.
— Jack Gilbert, A…
Sitting Is the New Smoking; Walking is the Antidote
On YesMagazine.org, Jay Walljasper writes about walking as "the wonder drug" that researchers and physicians are recommending to help prevent diabetes, depression, breast and colon cancer, high bloo…
Perpetual Wonder: A Spiritual Virtue
"I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it."
— Alice Walker
In the spiritual alphabet offered by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat…
Loving God by Knowing Many Things
The immensely talented artist Vincent Van Gogh wrote a letter to his brother Theo in which he spoke from his heart: "I think that the best way to know God is to love many things." In a sensitive and…
Advice for Challenging Times
I used to always turn to the books that surround me at the Center for solace, advice, and instruction. And books are great helps. But now I also can browse the Internet to find gems of insight for m…
A Prayer for Leadership
Great God, on November 8, 2016, the people of the United States will elect a new president. We know that guidance is needed for voters and candidates alike.
News: The Republican Party is holding …
"H" is for Hospitality
"How shall we live? Welcoming to all."
— Mechtild of Magdeburg,
Preaching to Birds and Squirrels
A new sculpture called "Saint Francis and the Birds" was recently celebrated among nei…