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While on a scientific expedition through the steppes of China, Teilhard de Chardin found himself without bread and wine to celebrate the Eucharist. So he used the elements God had given him: the earth itself became his altar; the earth’s land, labor, loss, and longings, his bread and wine. Read the full text of Teilhard's Mass on the World.

Elia had big desires. Like many of the people I walk with in spiritual direction, she was hungry to learn. She wanted homework. Book...

The Mystics' Secret to Bliss I can’t remember the first time it happened in prayer. But I remember the first conversation I tried to have...

Let’s be honest: meditation is not always sunshine and roses. If you’ve ever tried to sustain a spiritual practice, you’ve probably...

Recently I was invited to participate in a gathering of young(ish) contemplatives, to dialogue together about the future of the...

I recently had the distinct privilege of speaking to a very eclectic group in Birmingham, England. I was asked to speak to a group on...