Progressive Christian Practices

Accepting The Embrace of God: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divinia. Dysinger, Fr. Luke, O.S.B.  1990. 

The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society works to integrate contemplative awareness into contemporary life in order to help create a more just, compassionate, reflective, and sustainable society.

Practicing Love and Forgiveness - from the project of Love and Forgiveness offered by The Fetzer Institute

A Guide to Spiritual Practice - Written by CREDO faculty members Renée Miller and Brian Taylor, the reflections introduce and explain a range of spiritual practices and disciplines--from Centering Prayer and Spiritual Writing to other manners of being that include music, art, and even the mindfulness of movie-going.

Recommended Reading

Wisdom Distilled from the Daily: Living the Rule of St. Benedict Today. Chittester, Joan.  1991.

Living Simply Through the Day: Spiritual Survival in a Complex Age.  Edwards, Tilden. 1998.   Explore the Google book preview

Seasons of Grace: The Life-Giving Practice of Gratitude. Jones, Alan, and John O'Neil.  2003.

The Awakened Heart: Opening Yourself to the Love You Need.  May, Gerald. 1993.

Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives. Muller, Wayne. 2000.

A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life. Palmer, Parker. 2004.   Explore the Google book preview.

Contemplation in Action.  Rohr, Richard.  2006.

Jesus' Plan for a New World: The Sermon on the Mount.  Rohr, Richard.  1996.