Kids Value Humility Over Arrogance, Study Finds

In a new study, children as young as five-and-a-half years old show a preference for intellectually humble adults over overconfident ones, signaling an innate appreciation for open-mindedness. The research, led by Shauna Bowes of Vanderbilt University, involved...

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...

The Gentle Art of Blessing

This month’s blog is a review by Helena Regan of Pierre’s book  The Gentle Art of Blessing, published July 19, 2025, on Goodreads.com.  Years after its initial publication, this book continues to touch and change lives.  Thank you for this lasting gift to humanity,...

Excerpt from “The Force of Kindness” – Sharon Salzberg

Our guest blog this month is an excerpt from Sharon Salzberg’s book The Force of Kindness. Sharon is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to...

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...