Practicing Presence
The Abbey Blog
Welcome to The Abbey Blog 2.0, so to speak. In addition to redesigning the website, we are revamping the blog. I’m delighted and humbled to take on the role of editor. My goal is to create and curate content in support of the mission of The Abbey and as a resource to those who visit.
We’ve titled the blog Practicing Presence, a title that could mean several things—creating an individual practice of presence, practicing (repeating, rehearsing) to get better at being present wherever we are, working together in community as a practice of presence to each other and the divine, or whatever these words might mean for you.
At Practicing Presence, we welcome submissions and are open to general submissions year-round. Several times a year we will have special calls for submissions around themed issues. General Submission Guidelines can be found here.
Practicing Presence is published weekly, on Wednesdays. You may subscribe if you’d like to be notified via email each time a new post publishes. Comments are welcome—both public comments on the blog itself as well as comments sent directly to me via email. You may reach me with comments, suggestions, and any feedback you’d like to share at editor@theabbey.us.
I look forward to practicing presence with you as companions on the spiritual path.
I Found Joy in the Days of Awe
By Melanie P. Moore I’ve learned that these ten days between Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur
Contemplative Trove: Practice Opportunities in September and October
By Melanie P. Moore, et. al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and
How Do We Live Into the Good News of the Gospel in a Climate-changed World?
By Joseph Clavijo As the world swelters under record-breaking heat, ablaze by wildfires, more severe storms,
Practicing Holy Listening in Daily Life
By Holly Porter Phillips In Margaret Guenther’s book Holy Listening, she calls the spiritual director a
Interrupting Autopilot: Noticing Habits, Rhythms, and Rituals
By Rebecca Hall Rituals are an intentionally recurring topic for The Abbey blog, and as I
Walking the Way: Pilgrimage Lessons and Gifts
The path to Espagnac-Sainte-Eulalie (Photo credit Liz Keller Whitehurst) By Liz Keller Whitehurst The fall after
Contemplative Trove: Practice Opportunities in August and September
By Melanie P. Moore, et al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and
Contemplative Trove: Practice Opportunities in July and August
By Melanie P. Moore, et. al. July 2023 Eremos Summer Interlude Series Dates and Times: Wednesdays
Walking the Talk: Eid al-Adha and the Hajj
Today, June 28, 2023, is Eid al-Adha, one of two major Islamic holidays celebrated each year.