Joan Chittister on the many meanings of stealing.
Category Archives: Spirituality
Book Excerpt: Francis of Assisi
Leonardo Boff's presentation of the strategy that Francis of Assisi used to liberate individuals from hatred and violence by practicing kindness and compassion.
Spiritual Literacy Blog: Bringing Compassion to the Middle East
Karen Armstrong visits the Middle East and calls upon young and old, students and leaders to lend their support to the Charter for Compassion.
Book Excerpt: The Dream of the Earth
Thomas Berry on being mindful of the earth, the planet we have abused.
Naming the Days Feature: Beltane – May Day
May Day celebrates the start of the bright half of the year. One of four main festivals of Celtic spirituality, it's a time to make merry.
Book Excerpt: Soulsong
Thomas A. Forstheofel on the spiritual practice of smiling.
Book Excerpt: Talking to God
Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the spiritual practice of silence in prayer and meditation.
Feature Film Review: The Good Heart
An emotionally affecting film about a young man whose good heart transforms the life of angry bar owner.
Feature Film Review: Please Give
One of the best movies ever about guilt as the guardian of our goodness and a sign of our yearning to belong to the larger world.
Book Excerpt: We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For
Alice Walker on being nurturing as a grandparent to all children.
Book Review: Hand Wash Cold
A lyrically written meditation on everyday spirituality from a Zen priest, errant wife, delinquent mother, and expert laundress.
Book Review: A Whole New Mind
A thought-provoking and highly creative assessment of a new era of art and heart, where the entire mind must be used at work and in all of our activities.
Book Review: The Green Hour
A sprightly sampler of ideas and activities designed for families as they play together and explore the natural world during a green hour every day.
Book Review: A Different Kind of Luxury
Profiles of eleven men and women who have discovered ways to live simple, creative, fulfilled, and contented lives in rural Japan.
Book Excerpt: Mandela’s Way
Nelson Mandelo's advice on exercising leadership by empowering others.
Book Review: Oscar Romero and the Communion of Saints
Richly illustrated biography of the prophet and martyr Oscar Romero.
Book Review: Mandela’s Way
Presents 15 core qualities of Nelson Mandela's character and leadership abilities.
Book Excerpt: A Different Kind of Luxury
Andy Couturier with a profile of Kogan Murata, a Japanese man who espouses the art of being present.
Book Excerpt: The Green Hour
Todd Christopher on why families that play together outdoors are happier and healthier.
Book Review: Secrets of Great Marriages
Interviews with 27 couples in long relationships who share their wisdom.