Rain down gently upon us: an Advent reflection by Cynthia Bourgeault

Cynthia Bourgeault | December 31, 2021

I am working strongly with two items: the “Rorate Coeli,” that ancient Gregorian Advent chant, plus the Gurdjieff Movement 39. Together they circumscribe a space whose qualities are repentance, comfort, and simple, unwavering presence. There is a distinctly feminine quality to the presence, which began with the surprise “guest appearance” of Mary at our Advent retreat last week, her tenderness palpable.

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Hold Fast the Hope

Cynthia Bourgeault | December 22, 2021

Hold fast the hope, friends. Despite everything being broadcast to us announcing a season of grim and impending planetary lockdown, I simply cannot bring myself...

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Constraint and the Common Good

Cynthia Bourgeault | September 4, 2021

From everything I’ve said so far about flow systems and keeping the infrastructure rolling, you may get the idea that any form of constraint is...

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A Wisdom Reading List

Cynthia Bourgeault | July 20, 2021

There are rich currents flowing through the Wisdom stream, so it’s hard to offer a “one size fits all” reading list. Some people will be...

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