Diana Butler Bass, Author of “A Beautiful Year” — Richard Rohr’s “Daily Meditations”

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What surprising insights can the Christian liturgical calendar offer us? In this new “Daily Meditations” video, we hear from author Diana Butler Bass. She sits down with CAC’s Publications Manager Mark Longhurst to discuss themes from her new book “A Beautiful Year.” You’re invited to rediscover the liturgical calendar as an alternative spiritual rhythm shaped by Jewish, Roman, and ecological traditions. Reflect on this current season of Lent, which can be a season of realism, inward reflection, and moral reckoning. Diana also highlights emerging scholarship on Mary Magdalene and the role she played as the “Apostle to the Apostles.” Step deeper into our 2026 “Daily Meditations” theme of Good News for a Fractured World through this discussion on justice, abundance, and human oneness. 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