On today’s episode of The “Center,” we’re joined by contemplative activist Leslye Colvin. Leslye is a writer, educator, and spiritual companion rooted deep within her Catholic faith. Leslye writes her blog “Leslye’s Labyrinth” and has been published in the National Catholic Reporter and U.S. Catholic. Leslye serves on the boards of FutureChurch, and NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice.

During today’s conversation, Leslye and podcast host Marsha Thrall will discuss how embodied empathy can direct social equity and advocacy work, and how both the Advent and Christmas seasons can remind us to compassionately live in community with one another beyond the holiday season itself.

We hope you find comfort and motivation to advocate for social equity from listening to this conversation.

Please note: The views expressed here are individual views that do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa.

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Resources:

To learn more about Leslye Colvin and her work as a contemplative activist, visit her website: https://www.leslyecolvin.me/

The booklet that Leslye authored for Advent and Christmas can be found on Pax Christi’s website: https://paxchristiusa.org/2024/10/21/order-your-2024-advent-reflection-booklets-with-reflections-by-leslye-colvin-today/

Leslye has written reflections on the contemplative anti-racism work done by Thomas Merton. This U.S. Catholic article highlights Leslye’s thoughts on Merton. Read it here:

https://uscatholic.org/articles/202209/discovering-the-anti-racism-of-thomas-merton/