Podcasts from Saint James & the Urban Well

Contemplative Citizenship

Reflections and prayer practices to help us hold convictions
and reduce divisions

Held on consecutive Tuesdays for 6 weeks before the 2024 general election, the Contemplative Citizenship series, led by Fr. David Peck, opened with his thoughts and reflections on topics related to common fears and anxieties about the upcoming election. He then introduced a democracy-strengthening idea or practice followed by a discussion on contemplative citizenship. Each session presented a practice that can be implemented in one's own way, regardless of political perspective.

February 7: The Armor of God in
Times of Conflict

February 14: Dear Prudence
With Mother Stacey Carpenter

February 28:Virtue of Justice,
Featuring Dr. Dennis Downey

October 1: The Trouble with Understanding & The Lord’s prayer

October 8:  The Need for Theology & the Breath prayer

October 15: The Reality of Sin &
The Jesus prayer

October 22: The Stability of Hope & the Mantra prayer

October 29: The Strength of Compassion & Metta prayer

November 5:  Post-election Thoughts and Musings

November 12, 2024: Post-election Reflections and Musings

November 19, 2024: Mtr. Stacey Carpenter and Her Contemplative Journey

November 26, 2024
Thanksgiving Reflections

December 3, 2024: Mtr. Stacey Carpenter with Dennis Downy

December 12, 2024: Sylvia Cavanaugh shares her Contemplative Journey

December 17, 2024