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.

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

Contemplative Trove: Spiritual Practice Opportunities in October and November
By Melanie P. Moore, et. al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and

A Journey of Repair: Raising a Bigger Voice to Start a Revolution
By Melanie P. Moore Bess Hilpert is (and has been) many things—student, actress, runner, CEO, swimmer,

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: Spiritual Practice Opportunities in September and October
By Melanie P. Moore, et. al. Each month, we publish a listing of upcoming contemplative and