The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) supports those seeking healing within themselves and in the world around them through everyday Christian contemplative wisdom and practices. Founded by Richard Rohr in 1987, CAC believes that transformation begins with learning to see and love the world as it is. Their work is rooted in a long tradition of Christian contemplation but presented in ways that meet people where they are today. Whether through teachings, practices, or community engagement, CAC’s goal is to help people live out this wisdom in practical ways—so that they become instruments of love, peacemaking, and positive change in the world. CAC offers programs and resources that introduce Christian contemplative wisdom and practices, guiding seekers toward personal transformation and inspiring compassionate action. Their vision is transformed people working together for a more just and connected world, and their mission is to introduce Christian contemplative wisdom and practices that support transformation and inspire loving action.
Why it matters: CAC matters because it bridges the gap between inner transformation and outer action, demonstrating that contemplative practice and social justice work are inseparable. By making ancient Christian contemplative wisdom accessible to contemporary seekers, CAC provides practical pathways for personal healing that naturally flow into compassionate engagement with the world’s challenges. Founded by one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time, CAC offers an alternative to both superficial activism and escapist spirituality, showing how learning to see and love the world as it is becomes the foundation for meaningful change and authentic peacemaking.