Passionist Earth and Spirit Center Kentucky

The Passionist Earth & Spirit Center was initiated in 2005 by the Passionist Community of Holy Cross Province as an organization devoted to Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC). Since May 2010, the Passionist Earth & Spirit Center has been incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with an independent board of directors. While rooted in the Christian faith and the Passionist charism, and supported by the Sacred Heart Passionist Community, our programs and resources are available to all. Our Vision Recognizing that the Earth is our sacred home and collective responsibility, we envision a world in which human beings live in harmony – with one another, with the natural world and within themselves. Our Mission Our mission is to cultivate a mutually enhancing human-Earth relationship through transformative learning experiences and service opportunities in spiritual development, social compassion and Earth literacy. Our Values and Convictions The Earth and all its inhabitants form a single, diverse, sacred community. Spiritual growth and compassionate service are integral to each other. Our Passionist heritage calls us to respond to suffering in the human community and of the Earth. We fulfill our mission by creating an inclusive and equitable community that serves people of all faiths, identities and backgrounds. Meditation is an ancient spiritual practice that has remarkable benefits for both body, heart and mind. This class offers step-by-step guidance for developing a personal meditation practice using mindfulness. It presents meditation in a clear and straightforward way. Participants receive guidance on how to navigate the inner world. Each class offers: basic instruction in the techniques of mindfulness meditation that come from various spiritual traditions; the psychological principles and spiritual underpinnings of the practice; and clear guidance for bringing the fruits of the meditation practice into everyday life.