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Shalem eNews

September 2018 eNews: September 2018 eNews

The Intimacy of Transition, by Ann Dean—plus the latest at Shalem!
August 2018 eNews: August 2018 eNews

The Mystics Invite Us to Imagine by Bernard McGinn. Plus the latest at Shalem!
July 2018 eNews: July 2018 eNews

Love in Action, by Aria Kirkland-Harris. Plus the latest at Shalem!
June 2018 eNews: June 2018 eNews

Deep Diving, by Joan Maxwell—plus the latest happening at Shalem!
May 2018 eNews: May 2018 eNews

From Burnout to Aliveness, by Eliza Ramos
April 2018 eNews: April 2018 eNews

The Birthing of a New Earth Consciousness, by Ann Dean
March 2018 eNews: March 2018 eNews

Contemplatively Oriented Intercession, by Tilden Edwards
February eNews 2018: February eNews 2018

The Journey Toward More, by Amy Cole
January eNews: January eNews

Setting the Stage for a Contemplative New Year, by Winston Charles
December eNews: December eNews

Glimpsing God in the Dark Night, by Margaret Benefiel, and more!
November 2017 eNews: November 2017 eNews

Compassion through Contemplation, by Catherine Kerr—and more!
October 2017 eNews: October 2017 eNews

Learning and Connecting: In Person and Virtual, by Jane Sharp—and more!
September 2017 eNews: September 2017 eNews

Deep Listening: Spiritual Direction and Beyond, by Joan Conway—and more!
August 2017 eNews: August 2017 eNews

Into the Wilderness, by Trish Stefanik—and more!
July 2017 eNews: July 2017 eNews

New Movements of the Spirit, by Margaret Benefiel
June 2017 eNews: June 2017 eNews

Poetry as Prelude to Prayer, by Dana Greene
May 2017 eNews: May 2017 eNews

Grounded in Love: Creative Leadership for our Times, by Margaret Benefiel
April 2017 eNews: April 2017 eNews

Feature article by Gerald May: “Nature’s Healing.”
March 2017 eNews: March 2017 eNews

Feature article by Mirabai Starr: “A Mystic for Our Times.”
February eNews: February eNews

Feature article by Ginger Essink: The Quiet Miracles of Spiritual Direction in Groups
January eNews: January eNews

Feature article by Carole Crumley: Pilgrimage: The Way of the Heart
December eNews: December eNews

Feature article by Winston Charles.
November eNews: November eNews

Feature article by Patience Robbins.
October eNews: October eNews

Feature article by Margaret Benefiel.
September eNews: September eNews

Feature article by Tilden Edwards.
August eNews: Online presence: August eNews: Online presence

Feature article by Gerald May.
July eNews: To be a pilgrim: July eNews: To be a pilgrim

Feature article by Peter Crosby.
June eNews: Summer Reading List: June eNews: Summer Reading List

Feature article by Bryan Berghoef
May eNews: Love in Action: May eNews: Love in Action

Feature article by Aria Kirkland-Harris.
April eNews: Only a Feather: April eNews: Only a Feather

Feature article by Margaret Benefiel.
March eNews: A Consciousness of Belonging: March eNews: A Consciousness of Belonging

Feature article by Ilia Delio.
February eNews: The Divine Indwelling: February eNews: The Divine Indwelling

Feature article by Father Thomas Keating.
January: Awakening: January: Awakening

The latest in our contemplative programs and offerings.
December: Stepping Back: December: Stepping Back

Feature article by Carole Crumley

Friday Blog

Please Come Back: Please Come Back

Rose Mary Dougherty 3 days ago

by Rose Mary Dougherty A wooden heart hangs on my office door; one side says, “Welcome,” the othe… Read More
Proximity and Hope: Proximity and Hope

Mary van Balen 1 week ago

by Mary Van Balen A movie or book can be transforming. For Black History Month, I’m sharing an ex… Read More
Reflection on Contemplation and Race: A Letter: Reflection on Contemplation and Race: A Letter

Fay Acker 2 weeks ago

By Fay C. Acker When I was a child, I used to sit in the living room in a little alcove formed by… Read More
A Long Breath in the Season of Busyness: A Long Breath in the Season of Busyness

Areeta Bridgemohan 2 weeks ago

Today's blog is by Areeta Bridgemohan One sunny Saturday early in December, 12 church members and… Read More
Center Down: Prayer in the Struggle for Justice: Center Down: Prayer in the Struggle for Justice

Jessica Smith 3 weeks ago

Today's blog is by Jessie Smith “How good it is to center down! To sit quietly and see one’s sel… Read More
Finding Hope: Finding Hope

Mary van Balen 1 month ago

Today's blog is by Mary van Balen People long for hope, for peace, for cooperation. While some are… Read More
Evening with the Senator: Evening with the Senator

Patience Robbins 1 month ago

Today's blog post is by Patience Robbins I recently had the wonderful opportunity to spend an eve… Read More
Reimagining Confession As Noticing: Reimagining Confession As Noticing

Winston Charles 1 month ago

Confession has always been a part of the Christian tradition of spiritual deepening. As such, it has… Read More
Snowdrops: Snowdrops

William Dietrich 2 months ago

Today's blog is by Bill Dietrich Recently someone who knows I enjoy gardening asked what I did du… Read More
What Holding A Newborn Can Teach Us About God’s Amazing Love: What Holding A Newborn Can Teach Us About God’s Am…

Thomas Adams 2 months ago

Today's blog is by Tom Adams Sometimes I find it very difficult to appreciate and accept how much… Read More
Advent Listening: Advent Listening

Mary van Balen 2 months ago

Today's blog is by Mary van Balen I am poring through Scripture readings and books while preparin… Read More
To Have Eyes to See as the Saints See!: To Have Eyes to See as the Saints See!

Susan Dillon 3 months ago

An Evening in Assisi In the spring of 2016, I spent ten days in Assisi and its surrounding region… Read More
Community of Heart: Practicing in Common-Unity: Community of Heart: Practicing in Common-Unity

Keith Kristich 3 months ago

Today's post is by Keith Kristich Communities of spiritual practice are often home to those who w… Read More
Deeds Come First: Deeds Come First

Mary van Balen 3 months ago

Today's blog post is by Mary van Balen Peter Claver, a 16th century Spaniard, was canonized by th… Read More
Tending the Garden That is our Life: Tending the Garden That is our Life

Dawn Peck 3 months ago

Just supposing God wrote a letter, a real letter, to us at birth? I imagine it as something like thi… Read More
Sports as Contemplative Practice: Sports as Contemplative Practice

Tilden Edwards 4 months ago

Today's blog is by Tilden Edwards, the founder of Shalem Institute. Given the Washington National… Read More
Learning To Sit With Not Knowing: Learning To Sit With Not Knowing

Carrie Newcomer 4 months ago

Today's Special Video Blog is by Carrie Newcomer, the recipient of Shalem's 2019 Contemplative Voice… Read More
Listening from the Spiritual Heart: Listening from the Spiritual Heart

Keith Kristich 4 months ago

Today's blog is by Keith Kristich “An atmosphere of intentional prayer precedes and follows group… Read More
The Wisdom of Pope John XXIII: The Wisdom of Pope John XXIII

Mary van Balen 4 months ago

Today's blog is by Mary Van Balen. Friday, October 11, is the 57th anniversary of the opening session of Vatican II. It is also the fifth time the Catholic church celebrates the feast of Saint John… Read More
Discernment as Responsible Love: Discernment as Responsible Love

Rose Mary Dougherty 4 months ago

Article by Rose Mary Dougherty, October 2019 eNews How can I be sure that I am doing God’s will?… Read More
A Beautiful Soul: A Beautiful Soul

Ernest Yau 5 months ago

Today's blog is by Ernest Yau. “The meaning of earthly existence lies not, as we have been used t… Read More
Note to Self When Walking (Because I Forget): Note to Self When Walking (Because I Forget)

Carrie Newcomer 5 months ago

Today's blog is by Carrie Newcomer, recipient of Shalem's 2019 Contemplative Voices Award When wa… Read More
Niksen: A Time for Be-ing: Niksen: A Time for Be-ing

Mary van Balen 5 months ago

Today's post is by Mary van Balen There is a Dutch word for doing nothing: Niksen. I know this no… Read More
A Space for Silence & Prayer: A Space for Silence & Prayer

Judy Walsh-Mellett 5 months ago

Article by Judy Walsh-Mellett - September 2019 eNews As a child walking in the woods, I was not… Read More
Miracle, Light and Considerable Magic: Miracle, Light and Considerable Mag…

Carrie Newcomer 7 months ago

Article by by Carrie Newcomer - August 2019 eNews “Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign?” (Mark 8:12) Albert Einstein said, “There are two ways to live your life. One is as though… Read More

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