Spirituality Resources
Spirituality
is the aspect of humanity that refers to the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and the way they experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the significant or sacred. [Christina Puchalski, MD, Director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health]
We hope that the resources below will serve as guideposts on your own spiritual path.
General Overview
- Spirituality and Practice (Extensive resources including e-courses, teachers, practices, film and book reviews)
- Center for Action and Contemplation (Faculty includes Richard Rohr, Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, and Dr. James Finley)
- On Being with Krista Tippett (Conversations with representatives of a number of spiritual/religious traditions and exploration of a broad range of topics relating to spirituality.)
Spiritual Companioning/Spiritual Direction
- Spiritual Companioning/Spiritual Direction at Mercy Conference and Retreat Center
- Spiritual Directors International (the process of discernment; description of spiritual direction/companionship)
Reflections on Spirituality and Justice:
The Critical Concerns are a lens through which to view/act in areas of our lifestyle, our engagement with community, and our civic participation such as voting. The following are articles and links regarding the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy:
- ANTI-RACISM: The Assumptions of White Privilege and What We Can Do about It, by Bryan N. Massingale
- IMMIGRATION: Sorrow and Mourning Flee Away: Pastoral Letter on Migration to the People of God in the Diocese of El Paso, by Bishop Mark J. Seitz
- WOMEN: Future Church, seeks changes that will provide all Roman Catholics the opportunity to participate fully in Church life and leadership
- NON-VIOLENCE: Grounded in the belief that peace is possible and that vicious cycles of violence and injustice can be broken, Pax Christi International addresses the root causes and destructive consequences of violent conflict and war
- EARTH: Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment
- Common Prayer for the Fifth Anniversary of Laudato Si
- Mercy Earth Challenge, A year-long series of personal, communal, and systemic actions throughout six distinct seasons.
- Catholic Climate Covenant, Guides the U.S. Church's response to climate change by educating, giving public witness, and offering resources
- TAKE ACTION on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Practical actions to take for all the Critical Concerns
