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Author of Befriending Silence, The Big Book of Christian Mysticism, Answering the Contemplative Call, and other books. Retreat leader. Speaker. Professed Lay Cistercian. essed Lay Cistercian.


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The Challenges of Spiritual Simplicity
One of the most attractive, although challenging, qualities of the Cistercian charism... read more
Julian of Norwich's Timeless Message
We know the first woman who wrote a book in the English... read more
Persevering Through the Dry Times of Prayer
In response to a post I wrote last year — "What to... read more
After Wisdom: Speculating on the Future of Humanity
What is the future of humanity? Will we ever evolve beyond our... read more
I'm Uncomfortable with the Notion of the "False...
A reader named Dave recently sent this question to me: Hi Carl,... read more
Advice to a Young Christian — about Witchcraft...
Since I have written about witchcraft and neopaganism — both books and... read more
The Royal Donkey and the Reign of Humble...
A Meditation for Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019 Rejoice greatly, O daughter... read more
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