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 [email protected].
I look forward to practicing presence with you as companions on the spiritual path.
Waiting in the Dark: An Advent and Winter Solstice Roundup
As we round the bend toward Christmas, having today emerged from the longest night of the
Rio Madre: Celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
By Melanie P. Moore and Judy Beene Myers The Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Contemplative Trove: Spiritual Practice Opportunities in December and January
By Melanie P. Moore, et. al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and
Following the Feast – A Gratitude Roundup
By Melanie P. Moore For your recovery day after turkey trots and tryptophan naps, here’s a
What Do You Do When Religion Haunts Your Faith?
By Hannah Gourgey and Melanie P. Moore The two of us have been selected to lead
Finding More Than Moose Droppings in Talkeetna
By Melanie P. Moore He told me his name was Dog. “When I’m in the south,
Contemplative Trove: Spiritual Practice Opportunities in November and December
By Melanie P. Moore, et. al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and
Being Curious: A Technologist Reflects on God, Human, Animal, Machine
By Shakeel Rashed Meghan O’Gieblyn has a classic story to tell in her new book, God
