Robert Ellsberg is publisher and editor-in-chief of Orbis Books, and an award-winning author. In our video interview, Robert recalls the people that have been inspirational on his own journey – such as Dorothy Day, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Franz Jägerstätter, and his father, the political activist Daniel Ellsberg. His thoughtful reflections help us rediscover the courage around us, and within us. Continue reading
The mysterious presence of ‘non-periodic tiling’ was thought to have been discovered by Nobel laureate Roger Penrose in 1974. Three decades later, it was recognized in ancient art and architecture, shedding light on how knowledge and faith worked in harmony in the Golden Age of Islam. Continue reading
Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ is an astronomer, physicist, and Director of the Vatican Observatory. He is also a gifted teacher, and we were kept spellbound during our interview by his infectious enthusiasm. Continue reading
Abbess, artist, composer, mystic, pharmacist and poet – St. Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) was an extraordinary figure for her times. Br. Curtis Almquist reflects on her vitality and her gifts, and the important lessons she still imparts to us today. Continue reading
Born in Manhattan, Christine Valters Paintner is a prolific author and poet, as well as the Abbess of an online ecumenical community, Abbey of the Arts. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about her life, work, and spiritual inspirations…and the path which led her and her husband to a new life in Ireland. Continue reading
Christmas changes everything, and taking time to ponder the events surrounding that singular night in Bethlehem can change us, too. Kadee Smedley brings us a beautiful reflection on the gifts of Advent. Continue reading
Time Magazine has written that “few souls are as synched to the world’s mysteries as Barbara Brown Taylor”. We are excited to share our lively, stimulating chat with this best-selling author and treasured faith leader, about her life, work, and latest book, Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Continue reading
Rabbi David Markus found a holy place filled with holy teachers when he visited inmates taking part in a Masters Program in theology and spiritual service at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. Continue reading
Imagine leaving everything familiar behind, and being engulfed in culture shock. Katarzyna Czyz takes us on her journey to Canada from her native Poland, where she eventually found peace and a new inner strength. Continue reading
Travis Reed is the founder and filmmaker at The Work of the People – a remarkable website with literally hundreds of daring, engaging short films that he has created, bringing together the wisdom of thinkers, activists, artists and theologians. Reed shares his unique story, and the life-changing insights he’s gained. Continue reading
