Wild Christianity
About Wild Christianity
With two millennia of wisdom and traditions, Christianity offers a wealth of practices that—liberated from dusty theology and church hierarchies—can help you in the here and now.
Creating an At-Home Altar to Bring Spiritual Peace and Joy
No matter your spiritual outlook, creating a place that is set apart will help you in countless ways. Create a holy altar at-home to bring spiritual peace and joy to your life as you balance all the other activities in your living spaces.
Memento Mori: A Practice for Living
Memento Mori: Remember your death. It may seem grim, but it's an ancient practice meant to invigorate your life.
Examen Practice: Following the Thread
An examen practice can assist in finding and interpreting the thread of spirituality that is always in your life.
From Sickness to Sabbath: Embracing Rest
Sabbath is a time to set aside work and embrace rest and recovery. “In the busyness of our lives, we don’t just forget that we need to rest, we forget how to rest.”
Creating an At-Home Altar to Bring Spiritual Peace and Joy
No matter your spiritual outlook, creating a place that is set apart will help you in countless ways. Create a holy altar at-home to bring spiritual peace and joy to your life as you balance all the other activities in your living spaces.
Devotionals: Connecting With Unexpected Ancestors
Devotionals serve as a grounding presence during unprecedented times. “The practice of a daily devotion connects to the idea of spiritual reflection as a way to gain clarity and peace. Daily time for devotion creates inner peace, slows us down, and allows us to connect with the divine.”
The Labyrinth: A Journey Back Home
“We need to go on a journey sometimes—whether it’s walking a candlelight labyrinth in a Gothic cathedral or running the trail behind our apartment. The goal is to come home new.”
Christian Fasting: A Spiritual Practice for Now?
Christians (and non-Christians) can embrace fasting as a way to overcome our deep-rooted idea that the spirit and the body are separate.
Memento Mori: A Practice for Living
Memento Mori: Remember your death. It may seem grim, but it's an ancient practice meant to invigorate your life.
Rediscovering the Rosary
Not a rosary person? No matter your beliefs, you may be surprised at the power of this famous tool.
Lectio Divina: Divine Reading for the Here and Now
Lectio Divina is an ancient Christian practice that can give you a fresh take on any text.
A Centering Prayer
"After experiencing silence and surrender in yoga, I returned to ancient Christian prayer techniques and postures with renewed interest and a willingness to be playful. In the process, I discovered prayer practices that have opened places in my heart to which I didn’t previously have access."