Jim Forest was an activist and author, but more than anything he was a man of relationship and ritual. To know Jim was to know his family,… Read more ““One need not be a contemplative monk in a remote monastery to be overwhelmed by a sense of human inter-connection.””
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Maybe it’s time for me to let go of Thomas Merton
Today marks 53 years since Merton died in Bangkok, Thailand. I wrote the following article originally published by The Christian Century on December 6, 2021. “How can we be sure younger generations… Read more “Maybe it’s time for me to let go of Thomas Merton”
The Tireless Pursuit of Peace
Looking up, I knew this was a moment to behold. Across the living room from me sat Jim Forest, laughing among friends while in Toronto for the… Read more “The Tireless Pursuit of Peace”
Loving to Love
Today I set out walking to walk. Visiting a new city fills me with childlike wonder and awe—each nook a new treasure to behold, every turn an… Read more “Loving to Love”