Christine Valters Paintner on the Power of a Word — Richard’s Rohr Daily Meditations

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In this video, author Christine Valters Paintner sits down with CAC’s Publications Manager Mark Longhurst to discuss themes from her new book “Give Me a Word: The Promise of an Ancient Practice to Guide Your Year.” How can we receive a “word?" Christine discusses practical tactics like contemplative listening, dreamwork, and embodiment. She also invites you to embrace nature and sacred thresholds to tune into the voice of God. Watch this video to discover more on this unique contemplative practice and learn more about our 2025 Daily Meditation theme of Being Salt and Light. THE DAILY MEDITATIONS Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations are free email reflections sent every day of the year. Each meditation features Richard Rohr and guest authors reflecting on a yearly theme, with each week building on previous topics — but you can join at any time! Get the Daily Meditations in your inbox. Sign-up today to receive the Daily Meditations every day. You will receive an emailed meditation every day of the week, including the Weekly Summary on Saturday. https://bit.ly/3wy9sj8 CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is an educational nonprofit introducing seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. Founded by Richard Rohr in 1987, our programs and resources are designed to help deepen prayer practice and strengthen compassionate engagement in the world. Learn more about Who We Are: https://bit.ly/3D8TtdU Learn more about What We Do: https://bit.ly/3qrYFGc Learn more about Richard Rohr: https://bit.ly/3ozYdmP Learn more about Contemplation: https://bit.ly/3wNojGF