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The Associates of the Institute for Contemplative Living are participating in our current book project Centuries of Contemplation dovetailing off of Richard Valantasis's Centuries of Holiness.  This web page consists of the Introduction to Centuries of Contemplation and one of our short essays, Sacred Space, from our current book project.  By becoming an Associate today you also can begin reading and conversing with others on the topic of contemplation refracting the tradition for current daily living. 

Click here to read the Introduction

Entry to a Side Chapel at St. John the Divine
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Photo by Doug Bleyle


Click here to read the Sacred Space Essay

Reredos at Las Golondrinas
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Photo by Doug Bleyle