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...

A Blessing for the New Year

by Pierre Pradervand, first shared in January 2018 and still so relevant today! We bless this coming year for the innumerable opportunities for good that will manifest as we open up to their possibility. We bless You, divine Love for the unknown blessings that are...

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 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,...

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...