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From Lament to Spaciousness centering prayer journey katie rea lament spaciousness wisdom tree wednesday Oct 15, 2025

This week, I felt a quiet tug, an invitation to return to Scripture. I’d been praying with apps like Hallow and through Centering Prayer, but this felt different. I needed a new rhythm. Not analysis. Not to study. I’ve done plenty of that lately.

What I longed for was presence.

Less head, more hea...

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As our 2025 Cohort came to a close, one of the students shared writing inspired by the retreat. I’m delighted to share it now with our broader community. Deep gratitude to the Benedictine Sisters at the Immaculate Conception, whose hospitality and love made our time together especially meaningful.Ā 
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Wisdom Tree Collective Spotlight: Meet Dr. Robbie Pinter centering prayer robbie pinter spiritual direction spiritual formation wonder Apr 05, 2024

Many of you know Robbie Pinter, but it’s likely that few at Wisdom Tree Collective know the extent of her service and experience.

Recently retired after teaching English at Belmont University for forty years, Robbie has certainly a earnedĀ  few years on the porch, admiring her hydrangeas and reading...

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Writing as a Spiritual Practice centering prayer spiritual practice writing Jan 27, 2023

I have long regarded writing as a spiritual practice. A word lover from way back, putting pen to paper is like prayer for me. How might you add writing to your basket of spiritual practices?

According to Wikipedia, a spiritual practice can be defined thusly: ā€œAĀ spiritual practiceĀ orĀ spiritual disci...

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