Chefs Who Left Prestigious Culinary Jobs to Cook at Nursing Homes

David Martin passionately reinvents nursing home cuisine with Harry Shen, turning stereotypes about elderly dining on their head. At St. Vincent’s Care in Melbourne, Australia, they craft meals that rival top restaurants, ensuring residents savor every bite...

Something Beautiful

By Stephanie Rutt I 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...

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 meaning of life and simplicity of life

The text below is the translation of an excerpt from a book by Pierre published in 1996 by Jouvence. Pierre used to share it with participants at some of his workshops. Simplicity of life is much more than just consuming a little less; and to present it in this way is...

A Letter of Gratitude to Pierre Pradervand

The January guest blog is in the form of a letter written by Mary Davis from Every Day Spirit. Learn more at everydayspirit.net. Dearest Pierre, Although you left our world on July 26, 2024, your love lives on through the countless souls who were graced by your...