In monasteries around the world, monks and nuns usually have at least one day a week where they listen to sacred readings during their mealtime. We invite you to join us as we integrate this sacred practice in the ordinary act of sharing a meal together. Bring your lunch and listen in silence to sacred readings, podcasts, social justice advocates and mystics. After listening and eating we will reflect with one another on what we heard and how it moves us to contemplation and action. We will begin by listening to short readings by Thomas Merton and the podcasts of James Finley about Merton's work as a contemplative and a social justice advocate. All are welcome!