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The Word is their Bond

Posted on Jul 5th, 2009 by Jayne  : contemplative activist Jayne

The word is their bond: From a rare friendship, a book club for the homeless is born.     The story of the book club, now in its 10th month, is a tale of ordinary... More »

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Radical Hospitality

Posted on May 19th, 2009 by Jayne  : contemplative activist Jayne

"It is possible to serve meals in a nursing home, to cook in a homeless shelter, or read stories to children at an inner-city library and never let others into your heart. It is possible... More »

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We have a responsibility to one another

Posted on Dec 10th, 2008 by Jayne  : contemplative activist Jayne

Heart of the Treasure Valley - Idaho Statesman Article, Dec. 8, 2008 by Katherine Jones A t precisely 6 p.m., she opens the doors. More than 100 people are waiting outside to come into the... More »

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Understanding Suffering

Posted on Aug 14th, 2007 by Jayne  : contemplative activist Jayne

We all have the experience of suffering within our lives – even if we have found our way out of suffering to one extent or another. We have people in our families – people we... More »

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5 Types of Service: Andrew Harvey

Posted on Jul 29th, 2007 by Jayne  : contemplative activist Jayne

Two years ago, I consciously began walking the path of sacred service. I was a nun in a contemplative spiritual order for about 4 years when I had the opportunity to serve in a deeper... More »

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