Leslye Colvin is a writer, contemplative activist, and spiritual companion. She is a native of Alabama, the ancestral lands of the Muskogee.
Inspired by the tradition of Catholic social teaching, she is passionate about encouraging diversity of thought especially as it relates to those often marginalized within the community. Leslye has extensive experience in promoting the mission and expanding outreach of a variety of sectors including faith-based nonprofits.
She has been published and interviewed by national and international Catholic media on the intersectionality of faith and the flawed construct of race. Her blog, Leslye’s Labyrinth, features writing that transcends her African-American Catholic heart.
Leslye completed the Living School of the Center for Action and Contemplation, the Spiritual Direction Certification Program of the Haden Institute and the Apprenticeship Program of the Guild for Spiritual Guidance. Additionally, she earned her M.A. in Communication from University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an undergraduate degree from Xavier University of Louisiana. Leslye serves on the Board of Directors for FutureChurch and NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice.
Jesus calls the mourning bystanders to actively participate in the liberation of their sibling, Lazarus, by untying him...We too are being called to participate in the liberation of others.VIEW
In affirming them worthy of God’s loving, [Jesus] also inevitably disrupted the systems of power and oppression.VIEW
Jesus' questions are invitations for us to engage at a deeper level with Christ and our own inner being...VIEW
