Spiritual Texts
In this section we will regularly present texts from all horizons which we hope will help those who are on a spiritual path to progress and to broaden their perspective on what constitutes spirituality which many people tend to encompass in rather narrow limits.
We want all readers to feel welcome and included, and while in these texts we will use “God“ whenever an author chooses that term, we should like to point out that there are many, many different names and attributes for deity: divine or cosmic Love, Creator, Source, Infinite Mind, Allah, Buddha, Jehovah, Great Spirit, It, Universe, Principle, Father-Mother, etc. etc. So please choose what best resonates with you!
Graceful Guidance
Our angels are here to help us and by calling on them for assistance, they're able to do their job. At some point in our lives, we are likely to find ourselves asking for help, perhaps from no one in particular and without knowing where help could possibly come from....
The Super Chrysalis
by John J. PrendergastWhile walking along a creek path a few weeks ago, I stopped to inspect a Monarch Waystation that had been constructed this past spring. There were a series of carefully tended planter boxes filled with Milkweed plants (the only plants that...
Acts of Kindness
AI - based on the works of Sharon Salzberg. Acts of kindness can be profound when they stem from a genuine intention to connect with others and alleviate suffering. Here are some meaningful ways to offer kindness, drawing from the wisdom shared in my teachings:1....
Living and Growing on Purpose
What if before you came to earth, you chose a direction you wanted to grow in for this incarnation? We could call it a purpose. What if you were given the capacity to remember this purpose, and the capability to grow and live within it. What if it was never too late...
Wisdom from a Sufi mystic
The piece below, from the 13th century poet Rumi, carries within it an essence that is central to many spiritual traditions around the world. The teaching itself may seem simple, but the most powerful ones always do Everything that comes our way in this life, good or...
Praying with Ordinary Things
From https://cac.org/daily-meditations/practicing-gratitude-weekly-summary/ Episcopal priest Laurie Brock invites us to reflect on our relationship with the things we use every day and how our gratitude might help us discover the sacred significance they hold: We...
What the years teach us
Nicole CharestThe years steal nothing. They lighten our load. Slowly, patiently, they carry away the useless, the illusions, the battles lost before they began. They relieve us of what weighed down our hearts, what distanced us from ourselves. As time passes, we learn...
Something Beautiful
By Stephanie RuttI Said to God*, “I want to do something beautiful for You.” And God Answered… Just do your part.Be a seed planter. Do not fool yourself in thinking you created the tree. I alone create the tree. And remember, it may not even come to full fruition in...
Love Now!
Sandy WilderTo love without conditionsmeans that you loveeveryone as they are right now,without exception. Your conditioned mind can’t do thisand doesn’t want to. Your authentic heart can,and knows that this is whatyou are on earth this timeto learn to do. Which will...
Gratitude Now
by Mary Davis from her book, Every Day Spirit: A Daybook of Wisdom, Joy and Peace.Being thankful isn’t all about what’s going right. It’s about finding a little light in this moment we’re in. During Thanksgiving week, we might gather around a table to share a meal...
The Work of Grief and Love
Buddhist teacher and environmental activist Joanna Macy (1929–2025) identifies four stages of work that support our ongoing participation in the healing of the world: The spiral of the Work That Reconnects maps out an empowerment process that journeys through four...
Saying “I Love You”
Learning How to See invites listeners into contemplative practices that strengthen our ability to see through the eyes of love. CAC faculty member Carmen Acevedo Butcher leads this guided meditation: We’re going to meditate on love in a very personal and contemplative...
Be Brave and Be Yourself
Excerpt from How To Rise Above the Dark Days of Life, Innerself.com magazine, July 28, 2025, By Marie T. Russell Each one of us is unique. We are the only person like us in the whole Universe. So, when we try to be like someone else, not only are we not being true to...
Recognise The Divinity Within You
The divine spark is within each individual, but it needs to be drawn out and fanned into a flame in many souls. Wake up from your slumbers, recognise the divinity within you, and nurture it and allow it to grow and flourish. A seed has to be planted in the soil before...
A Collective Impact
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis considers how individual decisions create collective change: All of us must face and embrace the urgent need for deep social change—change that begins within, then spreads like ripples on a pond, and finally becomes a tsunami of love-inspired...
Surrendering
Surrender is the discovery that we are in a river of love and that we float without having to do anything. —David Benner, Surrender to Love Father Richard Rohr considers how surrendering is simply accepting the reality that we are not in control: If we cannot...
How Forgiveness Changes You and Your Brain
Excerpt from https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_forgiveness_changes_you_and_your_brain“Forgiveness … does not mean condoning or endorsing anything that was done that caused harm to you. Forgiving also does not necessarily involve trying to reconcile or...
Contemplation: A Path to Compassion
Excerpt from CAC’s meditation Friday, March 28, 2025, Fr. Richard Rohr Father Richard reminds us that regular contemplative practice is not an end in and of itself, but for the sake of solidarity with the suffering of the world: One of the main works of contemplation...
The Serenity Prayer – a guide for the soul
Although widely known, the Serenity Prayer remains an invaluable tool for regaining inner balance and calm. Its universal values and timeless wisdom transcend all forms of spirituality, offering everyone, whatever their path, a path to peace. Sometimes it's the...
Just Add Love: A Recipe for Life, Love and Happiness
by Marie T. Russell. Many years ago, someone I knew had a “mantra” or “catch-phrase” which he repeated to all who were willing (or not) to hear. And it was: “Love Is All There Is”. And while I felt was a lofty statement, part of me bristled every time I heard it....
A Blossoming Journey: The Inspiring Symbolism of the Cherry Tree
Excerpts from Excellence Reporter, February 25, 2025 The Cherry tree, adorned with gentle pink and white blossoms, has long been revered across many cultures for its breathtaking beauty and profound spiritual resonance. In particular, its symbolism holds deep roots in...