• Spirituality and Spiritualities

    Spirituality and Spiritualities

    Today’s post is by Ron Rolheiser What is spirituality and what makes for different spiritualities? The word spirituality is relatively new within the English-speaking world, at least in terms of how it is being used today. Prior to the 1960s you would have found very few books in English with the word “spirituality” in their…

    read more


  • Now is the moment

    Now is the moment we have, and all of life is contained in it… ~Rose Mary Dougherty

    read more


  • The Power of Being Present

    The Power of Being Present

    Today’s post is by Bryan Berghoef “Hello? Are you there, Dad?” I am awakened from my thoughts by my youngest child poking me, as I had apparently gone somewhere else while playing a game with her. This is a less common experience than it used to be, but still happens from time to time. We…

    read more


  • You will discover

    In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of meaning and love. ~Cesar Chavez

    read more


  • Lent is a Time to Listen

    Lent is a Time to Listen

    Today’s post is by Mary van Balen While reading some reflections by Richard Rohr on the presence of Christ in creation from the beginning, I was struck by the phrase “Christ-soaked world.” It brought to mind two Scripture readings from Paul used for the beginning of Lent: one from 2 Corinthians and the other from…

    read more


  • On Being Perpetually Distracted

    On Being Perpetually Distracted

    Article by Ron Rolheiser (March 2019 eNews) There’s a story in the Hindu tradition that runs something like this: God and a man are walking down a road. The man asks God: “What is the world like?” God answers: “I’d like to tell you, but my throat is parched. I need a cup of cold…

    read more


Mission

Our mission is to nurture contemplative living and leadership.

Vision

In 2025, Shalem will be a dynamic and inclusive community, empowered by the Spirit, where seekers engage in transformation of themselves, their communities, and the world through spiritual growth, deep connection, and courageous action.

Cancel