Phileena

I’m convinced that we are all spiritual creatures—whether we are religious or not. To live a fulfilling life, I believe we must be mindful of... Read More

If you choose to be a part of social and ecological change then you are someone who is connected to Love. That love may take... Read More

We are caught in a global web of unrighteousness and injustice and it’s a wonder any of us can do any good at all. If... Read More

I’ve spent nearly 20 years cultivating relationships and building community all over the world among children who are victims of AIDS, former child soldiers and... Read More

I’m convinced we cannot live and endure with real life-giving impact in the world without a deep spirituality. A surface, shallow existence has little effect... Read More

Thomas Keating—a Cistercian monk and founder of Contemplative Outreach—says that our spiritual life is marked by 2 key questions. At the point of initial conversion... Read More

For years, I thought community was the very thing that would make it possible for me to stay faithful to my service in the world.... Read More

Contemplative spirituality supports a deep life journey. It is nurtured by Christian prayer practices such as lectio divina, centering prayer, breath prayer and prayer of... Read More

I believe like the Buddha, that we live most of our lives asleep. I hope this blog in some part helps us wake up.

Our true or essential self is not defined by what we have, what we do or what others say about us. Our Divine Center, our... Read More