Dear John,

While we can’t predict the future or know exactly where history is heading, we know for certain that your participation matters. Your commitment to the contemplative life, in solidarity with the great Body of Christ, is how the world is transformed. 

In his book The Universal Christ, Father Richard writes:

Humans and history both grow slowly. We expect people to show up at our doors fully transformed and holy before they can be welcomed in. But growth language says it is appropriate to wait, trusting that metanoeite, or change of consciousness, can only come with time—and this patience ends up being the very shape of love. Without it, church becomes the mere enforcing of laws and requirements. Without an evolutionary worldview, Christianity does not really understand, much less foster, growth or change. Nor does it know how to respect and support where history is heading… For the planet and for all living beings to move forward, we can rely on nothing less than an inherent original goodness and a universally shared dignity. Only then can we build, because the foundation is strong, and is itself good. 

As 2020 draws to a close, we want to thank you for all the ways you have been a healing presence for your family, friends, and communities—in big and small ways—during these difficult times. 

Your generosity and partnership are what sustain the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) community, introducing more and more people around the world to the transformative teaching of the Christian contemplative path. We are so grateful for your trust and support. 

We invite you to watch a short message from Father Richard expressing his appreciation for all that you are and for all that you do. 

Blessings, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!

The CAC Team

PS: We trust your discernment on how best to help during this season of giving and we appreciate any support you are able to continue providing the CAC. You can donate securely online at cac.org/donate or send a check to CAC, PO Box 12464, Albuquerque, NM 87195. Learn more at cac.org/support. Email us at Development@cac.org if you are considering making a legacy or estate gift. Again, thank you so much for being partners on this journey. We couldn’t do it without you! 

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