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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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Seven Contemplative New Year's Resolutions (That Are Worth...
I know, I know — a blog post about new years' resolutions... read more
"I feel called to a life of solitude....
A reader named Thomas wrote to me: Dear Sir; Blessings.  Where can... read more
The Contemplative Life in Three Easy Steps
Origen of Alexandria came up with the idea first. Unless you're a... read more
Twelve Contemplative Books for Spiritual Transformation
A reader named Andrew wrote to me and asked this question: What... read more
After the Silence, or, the Long Process of...
So you've been to a centering prayer workshop or two, and now... read more
Planting the Seed and Watching it Grow
I grew up in the suburbs, and gardening was not something my... read more
Silence is Not a Vow (Not Even for...
"There are times when good words are to be left unsaid out... read more
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