Starting off with the story of a “mondegreen” mix-up regarding the lyrics in John Lennon’s famous song, Gerry Turcotte takes us on a timely exploration of the challenging path of peacemaking. Continue reading
Roger Sessions brings us the captivating story of a little idea, birthed in 2011, that has grown into an ongoing, life-enhancing experience for people in more than 30 countries around the world. The idea? Virtual meditation groups using a (then) brand-new video conferencing platform called Zoom. Continue reading
As Sr. Joan Chittister shows us in this remarkable true story, proceeding in the “ways of peace” often means having the courage to make human connections with those who might think differently than us, or even with those we fear. It doesn’t happen easily, but is the surest road to healing. Continue reading
We’re pleased to present this rich and profoundly hopeful video interview with teacher and scholar Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev, author of The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets; Then and Now. His engaging insights give us a vision of a just and compassionate society, and point to a new way forward. Continue reading
Daniel Berrigan – the Jesuit priest, poet, pacifist and playwright – once gave this advice: “Learn from monks; they have secrets worth knowing.” In this thought-provoking column, Fr. Ron Rolheiser shares the wisdom he has gleaned from spending time with monks, and from his own experience of living in a religious community for over fifty years. Continue reading
Just in time for Father’s Day, Stephen Rendall brings us the story of wisdom gained the hard way through a high school ‘misadventure’ … along with some wise advice from his father. Continue reading
Lutheran Pastor and author Nadia Bolz-Weber gifts us with a prayer for the past mind-boggling year, and for the months unfolding before us. With her usual honesty and vulnerability, she reflects on lessons learned and fears/hopes for the future. Continue reading
Jack Kornfield, bestselling author and one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West, graces us with wise words to steady our hearts, enlarge our awareness, and grow in the power of compassion. Continue reading
Playwright, poet, teacher and novelist Eugene Stickland has worked with First Nations people in a number of capacities over his long career. He recently has been working with a group of young Indigenous women as their writing mentor. The experience gave him some new and important insights … and led to the creation of an award-winning collaborative film project. Continue reading
Robert Ellsberg is publisher and editor-in-chief of Orbis Books, and an award-winning author. In our video interview, Robert recalls the people that have been inspirational on his own journey – such as Dorothy Day, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Franz Jägerstätter, and his father, the political activist Daniel Ellsberg. His thoughtful reflections help us rediscover the courage around us, and within us. Continue reading
