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Find Hope in Difficult Times with The Wisdom Pattern

In this full revised and updated version of his earlier book, Hope Against Darkness, Richard Rohr illuminates the way understanding and embracing wisdom can give us hope in difficult times like these. "Knowing the full pattern allows us to let go of our first order, trust the disorder, and, sometimes even hardest of all—to trust the new reorder. Three big leaps of faith for all of us, and each of a different character." With this new lens, Fr. Richard’s book gives us the courage to push through great chaos to find a new way of being in the world.

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Discover the Wisdom of Mary Magdalene with Cynthia Bourgeault

Mary Magdalene is possibly one of the most misunderstood and forgotten characters in the Gospels. Who was this woman who earned the title “Apostle to the Apostles?” Cynthia Bourgeault brings to light what made Mary Magdalene one of Jesus’ most important and beloved disciples in this 8-week online course. Join participants from all over the world to discover Mary Magdalene’s path of conscious love—one that we, too, are invited to walk.

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Apply for financial assistance by Sept. 9. Registration closes Sept. 16 or when full.

Explore the Teachings of Teresa of Avila with James Finley

“Let nothing disturb you. Let nothing frighten you. Everything passes away except God.” ―St. Teresa of Avila

Highly controversial in her time, 16th century Christian mystic Teresa of Avila boldly spoke truth to power as a reformer, activist, author, poet and a profound teacher in the Christian contemplative tradition.

Teresa’s story inspires us to hold on to courage in troubled times. For most of her life she was plagued by pain and persecution. Despite her frail health, she personally led the way for the reformation of the Carmelite order away from wealthy excesses and toward simplicity, deep quiet and contemplation. Teresa teaches us to seek to hear God’s voice in their own Interiors, which she called the Interior Castle.

Go deeper with James Finley into the life and teachings of Teresa of Avila:

Interior Castle with James Finley and Mirabai Starr

Take a spiritual journey through St. Teresa of Ávila’s seven mansions in this online course. Weekly practices of prayer, reflection, humility and self-knowledge turn spiritual insights into experiential and embodied wisdom. Apply for financial assistance by Aug. 26. Registration closes Sept. 2 or when full.

Turning to the Mystics: Teresa of Ávila

Turning to the Mystics is a podcast for people searching for something more meaningful, intimate, and richly present in the divine gift of their lives. In the most recent season, James Finley offers a modern take on the historical contemplative practices of Teresa of Avila. Listen on cac.org or your favorite podcast platform.

Registration is Open for Richard Rohr's Breathing Under Water

This spiritual study of the Twelve Steps is an invitation to let go of egoic attachments and step into freedom and wholeness. Based on Richard Rohr’s best-selling book, this online course combines contemplative practice and spiritual wisdom to rewire our unhealthy patterns of thinking. As Fr. Richard often says, “We do not think ourselves into new ways of being; we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.”

Learn more about this 8-week online course

Apply for financial assistance by Aug. 12. Registration closes Aug. 19 or when full.

Reader Favorites:
Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations

Mary Magdalene: Go Back to the Gospels
Contemplative Activists: Contemplation: A Life’s Journey
Wisdom in Times of Crisis: The Wisdom of Job

Find additional meditations by Father Richard in the online archive.

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