Treasures
These resources and treasures provide a small sample of the many that are available for you to explore. They have been curated by the team. There may be occasionswhen the views of authors or organisations do not align with those of Spirit Weavers.
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Books
The Universal Christ – Richard Rohr OFM
Drawing on scripture, history and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God's constant, unfolding work in the world.
Richard Rohr — Center for Action and Contemplation
Yes, And … - Richard Rohr This perennial book features 366 meditations, each written by Rohr and adapted or excerpted from his many written and recorded works.
Richard Rohr — Center for Action and Contemplation
The Tears of Things - Richard Rohr OFM. In his first major work since The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets.
The Tears of Things – CAC Bookstore
Between Heaven and Mirth - James Martin, SJ, assures us that God wants us to experience joy, to cultivate a sense of holy humor, and to laugh at life's absurdities-not to mention our own humanity. Father Martin invites believers to rediscover the importance of humor and laughter in our daily lives and to embrace an essential truth: faith leads to joy.
james j. martin (priest) books - Search
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything - James Martin, SJ, translates the insights of St. Ignatius for a modern audience and reveals how we can find God--and how God can find us--in the real world of work, love, suffering, decisions, prayer, and friendship.
james j. martin (priest) books - Search
Reclaiming Spirituality - Diarmuid O Murchu, an English priest and social psychologist celebrates the spiritual renaissance of our time as an alternative to religious fanaticism and religious indifference. He sees this phenomenon as part of the evolving spiritual story of humankind stretching back 70,000 years. The spirituality that is appealing to seekers today embodies global, inclusive, co-operative, egalitarian, and feminine values.
God in the Midst of Change – Diarmuid O’Murchu, helps us make sense of the upheavals in society, culture, and church, while offering direction and hope for a promising future. This book is a compelling synthesis of O'Murchu's evolutionary work.
Understanding God and Jesus in a New Millennium – Michael Morwood
This volume asks: is God localized somewhere above, looking down on humanity; did God lock humanity out of heaven; did Jesus "come down" from Heaven to save humanity; are human beings the cause of death and disaster on this planet? These and similar questions challenge an outdated world view that has influenced people's images and ideas of God to the present day. The book tries to bridge the gap between Church doctrine and the essential Gospel message that is the Christian legacy.
Bringing Forth Hope – Christopher Ryan MGL is based on the words of Pope Francis to the youth gathered at World Youth Day 2013. Bring Forth Hope is a collection of 52 weekly reflections, each containing -a poignant quote from Pope Francis -a "Think About It" which asks the reader to reflect on the Pope's message -a "Take Action" which invites the reader to act on the Pope's message -and a prayer that will inspire the reader to keep the Pope's words in their heart throughout the week.
In the Light of the Cross – Fr Christoper Ryan MGL. In 2007/08 Fr Chris Ryan, a member of the Missionaries of God’s Love, travelled with the World Youth Day Cross and Icon throughout its twelve-month journey around Australia in the lead up to WYD08. In this book he tells some of the stories of this remarkable journey and reflects on what it means to believe ‘in the light of the Cross.
Inner compass – Margaret Silf. Anyone seeking to deepen his or her relationship with God will greatly benefit from Inner Compass, Margaret Silf’s dynamic presentation of the profound insights of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises. While reflective, the work exudes a congenial, practical outlook and a thoroughly modern sensibility.
Heroes of the Ignatian Tradition: Margaret Silf - Jesuits.org
At Sea With God – Margaret Silf takes a best-loved spiritual writers in an exciting new direction. Taking the image of sea-faring as a model for our spiritual journey she invites us to leave the safety of the boatyard for the uncertainty and risk of a journey across uncharted waters to a mysterious destination.
Heroes of the Ignatian Tradition: Margaret Silf - Jesuits.org
Close to the Heart – Margaret Silf. A real-life approach to prayer Sharing her own life-changing prayer experiences as well as those of others, Margaret Silf invites us to embark on our own adventure in prayer, with promises that we will not be disappointed. In Close to the Heart, she introduces a world of imaginative yet simple ways to approach personal prayer, tempting us to search for "clues to the kingdom" in everyday life.
Heroes of the Ignatian Tradition: Margaret Silf - Jesuits.org
Where the Hell is God? - Fr Richard Leonard. Starting with a very personal story of the author's sister being left a quadriplegic from a car accident twenty years ago, 'Where the Hell is God?' gently leads the reader through "take home" messages that are sane, sound, and practical. Among these messages are: God does not directly send pain, suffering, and disease; God does not punish us; God does not send accidents to teach us things, though we can learn from them; and God does not will earthquakes, floods, droughts, or other natural disasters.
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Why Bother Praying? Fr Richard Leonard. This accessible volume is less about how to pray, and more about why we pray and what it does for us, for God and for the world. The author explores the context within which we pray, what is distinctive about Christian prayer, praying to Jesus, what communal prayers do, how Mary and the Saints help us pray, and finally, what the point of prayer is - sending us out with Christ to witness to the reign of God in our world.
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The Prodigal God – Timothy Keller. New York pastor Timothy Keller uses the story of the prodigal son to shine a light on the central, beautiful message of Jesus: the gospel of grace, hope and salvation. Keller argues that the parable of the prodigal son, while Jesus' best-known parable, is also his least understood. He introduces the reader to all the characters in this timeless story, showing that it concerns not just a wayward son, but also a judgemental older brother and, most importantly, a loving father.
Jesus and the Natural World – Denis Edwards. Denis Edwards encourages us as Christians to wholeheartedly embrace ecological conversation and to connect with people around the globe in their deepening commitment to the survival of life on earth.
Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide - View Biography
Begin with the Heart - Recovering a Sacramental Vision – Daniel O’Leary. Begin with the Heart introduces a radical dimension to the work of catechesis and religious education. It calls for a dynamic theology and vital spirituality in all aspects of our educational endeavours.
Begin with the heart: recovering a sacramental vision - Catholicireland.netCatholicireland.ne
Divine Interruptions - Maternal Theology and Experiences - Eds. Cristina Liedo Gomez and Julia Brumbaugh. This book explores a theology of motherhood. Stories of motherhood from everyday experience.
The Afternoon of Christianity: The Courage to change - Tomas Halik. This is a reflection on the modernday crisis in Christianity affected by secularisation, globalisation, war and pandemic.
Tomáš Halik | Books, Patience with God, The Afternoon of Christianity, & Facts | Britannica
The Grace in Living: Recognise it. Trust it. Abide in it - Kathleen Dowling Singh. Dowling Singh gives us a guide to recognising our own spiiritual story, helping us to recognise grace in our lives.
Kathleen Dowling Singh, RIP – Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMIFr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI
The Grace in Aging: Awaken as you grow older - Kathleen Dowling Singh. Dowling Singh encourages to recognise grace as we grow older.
Kathleen Dowling Singh, RIP – Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMIFr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI
The Grace in Dying: How We are Transformed Spiritually as We Die - Kathleen Dowling Singh. In this book Dowling Singh gives us a message of hope, comfort and spiritual transformation.
Kathleen Dowling Singh, RIP – Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMIFr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Authors who may interest you
Margie Abbott RSM - Author of Cosmic Sparks: Interview with Margie Abbott - Author of 'Cosmic Sparks'
Thomas Berry CP - Home - Thomas Berry
Cynthia Bourgeault - Cynthia Bourgeault
Joan Chittister OSB - Welcome | Joan Chittister
Mary Coloe PBVM - Professor Mary L.Coloe
Noel Connolly SSC- Columban Missionary Fr Noel Connolly SSC remembered for his storytelling | The Record
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin SJ - pierre teilhard de chardin books - Search
Helen Delaney RSM - 2020 01 Mother Xavier Maguire Book - SHC Geelong
Ilia Delio OSF - Ilia Delio | Center for Christogenesis
Denis Edwards -Death in Australia of Eco-Theologian Denis Edwards | ICN
Barbara Fingleton SSB - Unconventional Women: a book review | Melbourne Catholic ; For the Life of Faith | Sydney Review of Books
James Finley- James Finley — Center for Action and Contemplation
Maureen Flood SSB - Writings of Sister Maureen Flood ; For the Life of Faith | Sydney Review of Books
Marie Grunke SSB - Unconventional Women: a book review | Melbourne Catholic ; For the Life of Faith | Sydney Review of Books
Vianney Hatton SSB - Unconventional Women: a book review | Melbourne Catholic: ; For the Life of Faith | Sydney Review of Books
John Haught - John F. Haught List of Books - Book Notification
Jocelyn Hedley - Dr Jocelyn Hedley | The Catholic Weekly
Elizabeth Johnson CSJ - elizabeth johnson (theologian) books - Search
Timothy Keller - Timothy Keller
Richard Leonard SJ- You searched for Richard Leonard - Jesuits Australia
Tracy McEwan - Tracy McEwan - Google Scholar
Anthony M Maher - BOOK LAUNCH Anthony M Maher — Concerned Catholics Canberra Goulburn
James Martin SJ - James Martin, SJ, Author at Ignatian Spirituality
Thomas Merton OCSO - Thomas Merton List of Books - Book Notification
Michael Morwood - Michael Morwood – ProgressiveChristianity
Daniel O’Leary - About – Begin with the Heart
Monica O’Leary - Unconventional Women: a book review | Melbourne Catholic ; For the Life of Faith | Sydney Review of Books
Diarmuid O”Murchu MSC - Home
Karl Rahner SJ - Bibliography | Karl Rahner Society
Richard Rohr OFM - Richard Rohr — Center for Action and Contemplation
Ronald Rolheiser OMI - Books - Explore Fr. Ron's Published Books | [Website Name]Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Tracey Rowland - Professor Tracey Rowland | Notre Dame
Joyce Rupp - Joyce Rupp – Author & Speaker
Christopher Ryan MGL - Our Team - Arete Centre
Margaret Silf - Heroes of the Ignatian Tradition: Margaret Silf - Jesuits.org
Haley Stewart - Haley Stewart | Substack
Brian Swimme - Human Energy
Carole Walker - The Saviour of Living Cargos – The Life and Work of Caroline Chisholm, 1808–1877 – Australian Scholarly Publishing
Phyllis Zagano - Phyllis Zagano | National Catholic Reporter
Podcasts
Turning to the Mystics is a podcast for people searching for something more meaningful, intimate and richly present in the divine gift of their lives. James Finley, clinical psychologist and Living School faculty, offers a modern take on the historical contemplative practices of Christian mystics like Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross.
turning to the mystics podcast - Search
AMDG Jesuits and friends come together to look at the world through Ignatian eyes, always striving to live Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam -- For the Greater Glory of God.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amdg-a-jesuit-podcast/id1473033613
At the Well journeys with you to facilitate encounter and deeper reflection on topics concerning young women today. Topics aim to empower, encourage and equip young women to recognise their identity in God and to live out their daily call to holiness.
https://parracatholic.org/resources/at-the-well-podcast/
Another Name for Everything with Richard Rohr is a conversational podcast series on the deep connections between action and contemplation.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-name-for-every-thing-with-richard-rohr/id1452609613
Feminists Talk Religion is a platform for feminist discussions about all things related to religion. It is an opportunity to hear from new and old voices, to be challenged to learn about and from the scholastic world of another, and to have discussions we might not have otherwise. It is a space where the historically marginalized, especially women, are taken seriously.
https://www.fsrinc.org/feminists-talk-religion-podcast/
The Francis Effect - In each of these three books twelve prominent Catholic leaders from a variety of sectors and ministries offer broad and deep reflections in response to Pope Francis’ Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium, his ecological encyclical Laudato Si' and also reflections written in light of The Year of Mercy, Amoris Laetitia and Pope Francis’ leadership and witness.
Center for Action and Contemplation - Explore thought-provoking conversations that invite you to see more deeply, love more fully, and act more justly. Rooted in the Christian contemplative traditions, the Center for Action and Contemplation’s (CAC) podcast series offer spiritual insights and practical guidance to nurture transformation—within yourself and the world.
Podcasts — Center for Action and Contemplation
Center for Christogensis -
Podcasts | Center for Christogenesis
James Finley
Turning to the Mystics — CAC Podcast with James Finley
ABC Religion & Ethics
Listen - ABC Religion & Ethics
Spiritual Misfits
Australian Women Preach
Australian Women Preach - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast
AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast - Jesuits.org
Bread4Today Podcast
Bread For Today | Podcast on Spotify
Centering Prayer Podcast
Centering Prayer - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
The Holy Rosary Podcast
The Holy Rosary - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Pray As You Go Podcast
Pray As You Go - Daily Prayer - Podcast - Apple Podcasts
Pray Catholic Prayers
Catholic Prayers Daily | Podcast on Spotify
Reimaging the Examen Podcast
Reimaging the Examen Podcast - Search Videos
You Tube/Videos
Sr Joan Chittister OSB
https://www.joanchittister.org/
Sr Hilda Scott OSB
https://www.jamberooabbey.org.au/shared-benedictine-tradition-underpins-support-for-jamberoo-abbey/
Eckart Tolle
Ken Wilber
Ilia Delio OSF
Links & Videos | Center for Christogenesis
Abraham Conference 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tLqfaNAwQ0
The Chosen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E-8-NcL7tc
Richard Rohr
Richard Rohr's Daily Meditations - YouTube
John Haught - Videos
Apps and Websites
WCCCM Australia Meditation App: The WCCM Meditation App | WCCM
Bread 4 Today App: Bread4Today – The Redemptorists – Asia & Oceania
The Majellan App: our-apps – Majellan Media
Centering Prayer App: Centering Prayer Mobile App – Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.
Click to Pray App: Click To Pray - Apps on Google Play
The Holy Rosary App: The Holy Rosary - Apps on Google Play
Jesuit Prayer App: JesuitPrayer on the App Store
Pray As You Go App: pray as you go app - Search
Pray Catholic Prayers App: Intercede - Catholic Prayers | Intercede
Companions on the Way: Home | Companions on the Way
Click to Pray - eRosary: Click To Pray
People to Follow
Cynthia Bourgeult is a modern-day mystic. Episcopal priest, writer and internationally known retreat leader. She divides her time between solitude a her seaside hermitage in Maine and a demanding schedule travelling globally to teach and spread the recovery of the Christian contemplative and Wisdom paths. Cynthia is a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation.
https://cynthiabourgeault.org/
Joan Chittister is one of the most influential religious and social leaders of our time. For 50 years she has passionately advocated on behalf of peace, human rights, women’s issues and church renewal.
https://www.joanchittister.org/
Paula D’Arcy is a writer, retreat leader, conference and seminar speaker. She is Pesident of the Red Bird Foundation, which supports the growth and spiritual development of those in need as well as those invested in the opening of the heart and the healing of this world.
http://www.redbirdfoundation.com/about
Ilia Delio OSF is a Franciscan Sister of Washington, DC and American theologian specializing in the area of science and religion, with interests in evolution, physics and neuroscience and the import of these for theology. Ilia founded the Omega Center which has an exploration of the divine as an awareness of God’s loving, dynamic presence. This is a holistic vision–integrating spirituality, science, and contemplation–and open to all faith traditions.
https://christogenesis.org/about/ilia-delio/
Kerrie Hide is an Australian woman who enjoys silence, gardening and pondering mystical texts, and has been a spiritual director for 35 years. Currently she enjoys writing, and giving retreats.
https://contemplatio.com.au/dr-kerrie-hide/
Barbara A Holmes is a spiritual teacher, activist, and scholar focused on African American spirituality, mysticism, cosmology and culture.
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James Martin SJ, a Jesuit priest, editor at large@Americamag, author of "Learning to Pray" and "Jesus: A Pilgrimage," consultor to the Dicastery for Communication@VaticanNews
https://twitter.com/JamesMartinSJ?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Caroline Myss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality and mysticism, health, energy medicine, and the science of medical intuition. Caroline established her own educational institute in 2003, CMED (Caroline Myss Education), which offers a diverse array of programs devoted to personal development and draws students from all over the world.
John O’Donohue was a priest, poet and philosopher living in Ireland. His legacy directs our search for intimacy to crucial thresholds: tradition and modernity, past and future, life and death, the visible and the invisible world. At the heart of John's awakened beliefs was the premise that ancient wisdom could offer desperately needed nourishment for the spiritual hunger experienced in our modern world.
Daniel O’Leary was an Irish priest with a deep interest in the ‘sacramental imagination’ in all spiritual endeavours. The website promotes adult spirituality celebrating the vision of Incarnation which reveals the divine presence in all people, all life, all creation. The website invites you to embark on a journey of transformation for personal spirituality, for the quality of your lives. It is also devoted, throughout, to discussing the role of the Church and sacraments in protecting and deepening this catholic vision.
http://www.djoleary.com/?LMCL=gQZETf
Christine Valters Paintner PhD, OblSB, REACE is the online Abbess of Abbey of the Arts, a Benedictine oblate, and the author of several books on monastic spirituality and creativity, as well as a poet, photographer, spiritual director, pilgrim guide, and teacher.
Jan Richardson is an artist, writer, and ordained minister in the United Methodist Church. She serves as director of The Wellspring Studio, LLC, and has traveled widely as a retreat leader and conference speaker. Known for her distinctive intertwining of word and image, Jan’s work has attracted an international audience drawn to the welcoming and imaginative spaces that she creates in her books, online blogs, and public events.
https://www.janrichardson.com/
Ron Rolheiser OMI is well known as speaker. His retreats and workshops have inspired many. Along with his academic knowledge in systematic theology and philosophy, he is a popular speaker in the areas of contemporary spirituality and religion and the secular world.
https://ronrolheiser.com/en/#.X40lVNAzY2w
Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fr. Richard’s teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy—practices of contemplation and self-emptying, expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized.
Monica Brown is one of Australia's most highly respected Christian composers and workshop facilitators, a teacher with additional studies in spirituality, pastoral guidance, liturgy and creative arts. Monica is the founding director of Emmaus Productions and also the creator and editor of liturgy website Liturgy Ritual Prayer.
https://www.emmausproductions.com/
James Finley is a contemplative practitioner and clinical psychologist, he helps seekers who desire to live a contemplative, whole life. Drawing from his experience as a former monk and spiritual directee of Thomas Merton, Jim offers trustworthy guidance for the spiritual journey through this website, online courses, occasional retreats, and the Center for Action and Contemplation.
Joyce Rupp OSM is well known for her work as a writer, international retreat leader, and conference speaker. She is the author of numerous bestselling books, including Praying Our Goodbyes, Open the Door, and Fragments of Your Ancient Name. Fly While You Still Have Wings is among her publications earning an award in the spirituality books category from the Catholic Press Association.
Mary Southard CSJ uses her artistic skills to assist us in engaging creatively with creation. “May you see images which spark your energies of hope, passion for life, and the power of your own gifts to create with others a world that works for all.”
Ministry of the Arts (MOTA) | Mary Southard
Bairbre Cahill has a particular interest in the spirituality of family life with a firm belief that it is in the bits and pieces of our everyday lives that we encounter God. She is a published writer, a speaker and trainer with a strong background in Ignatian spirituality and experience in spiritual direction.
https://bairbrecahill.wixsite.com/walkingthespiral/publications
Eckhart Tolle is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring and visionary spiritual teachers in the world today. His profound yet simple teachings focus on the significance and power of Presence, the awakened state of consciousness that transcends ego and discursive thinking. Eckhart sees this awakening as the essential next step in human evolution.
Mary Coloe PBVM
Joyce Rupp
Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. Author of books such as Faith after Doubt and Life after Doom- wisdom and courage for a world falling apart. He also has some sessions on You Tube.
Thomas Berry is an historian, theologian and environmentalist who co-wrote The Universe Story with Brian Swimme
Brian Swimme is a cosmologist and cofounder of the Center for the Story of the Universe.
Brian Swimme Documents | The Library of Consciousness
Australian Catholic Theologians - Dr Gemma Cruz - ACU
ACU theologians among Top Women | ACU
Dr Maeve Louise Heaney ACU - Theological aesthetics, music, fundamental theology, spirituality, preaching, and women’s leadership
Maeve Louise Heaney | ACU Researcher
Dr Tracey McEwan - ACU (Newcastle) - Women in Catholicism; gener-based violence; church participation; generations, and life stage.
Dr Tracy McEwan / Staff Profile / The University of Newcastle, Australia
Professor Robyn Homer ACU - Experience of God, phenomenology, and the work of Jean-Luc Marion
Patricia Gemmell
The Context for Ecological Theology and Spirituality - The Grail Australia
