The Center for Action and Contemplation was founded in 1987 as a gathering place for those seeking to integrate contemplative spirituality with work towards social justice. Radical Grace, the bi-monthly newletter of CAC, reaches a community of 5,000 people all over the world. This book is compiled from articles from Radical Grace and other journals, and calls us to meet reality directly in contemplation and bring the fruits of our time in prayer and meditation to the efforts of our daily lives. Contributors include: Richard Rohr, Pat Simmons, Jerry Ortiz y Pino, Christina Spahn, Jack Tischhauser, Linda Hardy, Mary Vineyard, Sue Brown, Mike Roche, Kent Smith, Avis Crowe, Dykeman Vermilye, Maria D. Habito, Eileen Burke, Marie Nord, and Rebecca Wood. Topics include: The debt crisis, women’s issues, psychotherapy, charity, political action, sexuality, married priesthood, spiritual emptiness, and kindness.