Father Richard Rohr is a Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher who bears witness to the deep wisdom of Christian mysticism and traditions of action and contemplation. He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) and academic Dean of the Living School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he has lived since 1986. For over fiftyContinue reading “Richard Rohr”
Category Archives: Contemporary Teacher
Cynthia Bourgeault
Modern day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer, and internationally known retreat leader, Cynthia Bourgeault divides her time between solitude at her seaside hermitage in Maine, and a demanding schedule traveling globally to teach and spread the recovery of the Christian contemplative and Wisdom path. She has been a long-time advocate of the meditative practice of CenteringContinue reading “Cynthia Bourgeault”
Marshall Davis
Marshall Davis lives in a small New Hampshire village where he enjoys the mountains and lakes. He is a husband, father, grandfather, cribbage and backgammon player, tea drinker, wood stove feeder, vegetable gardener, walker, occasional hiker, nature lover, and Baptist minister. Along the way he has earned some theological degrees, served as a full-time pastorContinue reading “Marshall Davis”
Brother John Martin
Brother John Martin Sahajananda, born in 1955, was one of the closest followers of Father Bede Griffith, who strongly influenced him. He made his theological studies at St.Peter’s Seminary of Bangalore, where he discovered the writings of the founders of Shantivanam (Jules Monchanin and Henry Le Saux). This discovery has transformed his vision of Christ andContinue reading “Brother John Martin”
Brother David Steindl-Rast
(Adapted from his website.) Brother David was born in 1926, in Vienna, Austria. He spent all of his teen years under the Nazi occupation, was drafted into the army, but never went to the front lines. After the war, he studied art, anthropology, and psychology, receiving an MA from the Vienna Academy of Fine ArtsContinue reading “Brother David Steindl-Rast”
Mirabai Starr
Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialog. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. HerContinue reading “Mirabai Starr”
James Finley
As a contemplative practitioner and clinical psychologist, James Finley helps seekers who desire to live a contemplative, whole life. Drawing from his experience as a former monk and spiritual directee of Thomas Merton, Jim offers trustworthy guidance for the spiritual journey through this website, online courses, occasional retreats, and the Center for Action and ContemplationContinue reading “James Finley”
Nondual Christianity 