Richard Rohr

In Silent Compassion, Richard Rohr explores practices for finding God in the depths of silence and shows us that the divine silence is more than the absence of noise. Silence has a life of its own, and in this short but powerful little book we are invited into its living presence to experience the wholeness of being and peace it brings. Drawing on centuries-old practices, in Silent Compassion Richard Rohr explores different aspects of Christian contemplation, showing how silence can absorb the challenges of life and connect us with the great chain of being – as well as building unity among different religions that all use the practices of silence. Packed full of thought-provoking wisdom, this is a book for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God and looking for spiritual fulfilment. It is perfect for morning or evening reflection, to help revitalise and refresh the way you look at prayer. Silent Compassion will inspire you and show that the peace of contemplation is not something just for monks, mystics, and those divorced from the worries of the world, but rather for all people who can quiet their own mind to listen in the silence.

A universal pattern can be found in all societies and in fact in all of creation. We see it in the seasons of the year, the stories of Scripture, and even in our own lives. In The Wisdom Pattern, Father Richard Rohr illuminates the way understanding and embracing this pattern can give us hope in difficult times and the courage to push through messiness – and even great chaos – to find a new way of being in the world. A new version of his earlier book Hope Against Darkness, Father Rohr offers reflections in The Wisdom Pattern that bring together a deep spirituality with Jungian psychology. They have been thoroughly updated for today’s world, and reveal a vision of Christianity that speaks to the heart of twenty-first century society. The Wisdom Pattern is a book for anyone looking to understand better the patterns in the world around us, and seeking hope for a divided and turbulent world. It will leave you with a vision for moving forward with faith and courage, as well as renewed empathy and compassion for those around you.

What does healthy male spirituality look like? In From Wild Man to Wise Man, Father Richard Rohr explores masculinity and what it means to be a Christian man, offering a reflective and helpful guide to lead men to understand their wilderness as path to God’s wisdom. Drawing on the four archetypes of masculinity, as well as Biblical examples, he explores what men need in order to develop a healthy, balanced male spirituality throughout their faith journey. He covers topics such as unresolved grief, expression of emotion and the stage of a man’s life, offering an honest and compassionate structure to help men grow in their spirituality. From Wild Man to Wise Man is a book for any man wanting to explore the masculine side of his spirituality in a balanced way. It will be helpful for older men wanting to engage more deeply or in a new way with their spirituality, and for younger men just starting out on their journey of faith. It also includes an appendix with a structure for the book to be used by small groups. For anyone questioning what it means to be a man in our society today, From Wild Man to Wise Man will leave you with a nuanced, thoughtful understanding of male spirituality and a fresh perspective on modern masculinity and identity.

Fifty-two readings to spark weekly group discussion on putting Jesus’ most central teachings into practice. Jesus’ most famous teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, possesses an irresistible quality. Who hasn’t felt stirred and unsettled after reading these words, which get to the root of the human condition? This follow-up to the acclaimed collection Called to Community: The Life Jesus Wants for His People taps an even broader array of sources, bringing together prophetic voices from every era and a range of traditions to consider the repercussions of these essential words. More than a commentary or devotional, this book is designed to be read together with others, to inspire communities of faith to discuss what it might look like to put Jesus’ teachings into practice today.

Yes, And . . . brings together some of Richard Rohr’s best and most thought-provoking writings in a book of 366 daily meditations, one for every day of the year. Arranged around seven themes, Yes, And . . . is packed full of open, engaging reflections that will expand your understanding of spirituality and leave you inspired and challenged in your walk of faith with Christ. A daily devotional designed for you to dip in and out of, this is perfect to use in early morning to help you feel spiritually invigorated for the day ahead, and for bedtime reading to round off your day with a quiet reflection. A wonderful exploration of the Christian faith, it will help revitalise your relationship with God and your own spirituality. Yes, And . . . is a perfect daily devotional for fans of Richard Rohr’s work and those new to his writings, and for anyone who are looking for an alternate way to live out their faith—a way centred around the open-minded search for spiritual relevance of a transforming nature.

In this small but masterly-crafted book, Richard Rohr addresses what Christianity views as the three traditional sources of evil – the world, the flesh and the devil – to encourage us to look beyond our personal moral failings and give us principles for resisting evil on a wider scale. Exploring how Christianity has focused almost exclusively on individual evil, or the sins of the flesh, he offers a gripping interpretation of Jesus’ teachings and the writings of Paul the Apostle to show how vital it is that we also understand the often subtle and well-disguised evil of the world and the devil. This book offers no easy solutions. Yet, skilfully distilling half a century of teaching and preaching, The World, the Flesh and the Devil will leave you with a greater understanding of evil and its role in the social issues of our time, and better equipped to recognise and fight it. With his characteristic wisdom and compassion, Rohr offers us principles for resisting the social evils pervading our lives, in which we are all complicit, through Christian contemplation and by reaching out to one another in love.

‘Rohr and Boland prove to be compassionate, encouraging mentors . . . Christians looking to deepen their spiritual practice will find rich material and wise guidance here.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY In his landmark book, The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr articulated a transformative view of what it means to recognize Jesus as 'Christ' – as a portrait of God's constant, unfolding work in the world, and in us. Now, in partnership with Patrick Boland, a psychotherapist and member of the Center for Action and Contemplation community, Rohr invites us to experience God’s work in practice through a series of 40 reflections. Each reflection in Every Thing Is Sacred draws on a key passage of The Universal Christ, pairing this with prayers, journal prompts and contemplative exercises to help us encounter the truth that the presence and compassion of God are all around us. A wonderfully encouraging read, filled with Richard Rohr’s characteristic wisdom, this devotional book is perfect for anyone who wants to make the liberating message of The Universal Christ part of their everyday lives. It is also suitable for newcomers to Rohr and those looking for reflections and meditations that will increase their awareness of God in the world and in us. Whether read daily for Lent 2021 or explored over the course of a year, Every Thing Is Sacred is a hope-filled journey into the love at the heart of all things.

Edici n 2021 con traducci n revisada, Prefacio de Brian McLaren y nuevo Ep logo del autor. BESTSELLER DEL NEW YORK TIMES - DE UNO DE LOS PENSADORES ESPIRITUALES M S INFLUYENTES DEL MUNDO, UN LIBRO LARGAMENTE ESPERADO QUE EXPLORA LO QUE SIGNIFICA QUE JES S HAYA SIDO LLAMADO "CRISTO", Y COMO ESTA VERDAD OLVIDADA PUEDE RESTAURAR LA ESPERANZA Y EL SENTIDO DE NUESTRAS VIDAS. En sus ya d cadas como profesor reconocido mundialmente, Richard Rohr ha ayudado a millones de personas a darse cuenta qu es lo que est en juego en materia de fe y espiritualidad. Aun as , Rohr nunca ha escrito sobre el tema m s perenne en el Cristianismo: Jes s. La mayor a sabe quien fue Jes s, pero qui n fue Cristo? Es esta palabra simplemente el apellido de Jes s? Con demasiada frecuencia, escribe Rohr, nuestras comprensiones han sido limitadas por la cultura, los debates religiosos, y la tendencia humana a ponernos a nosotros mismos en el centro. Recurriendo a las escrituras, la historia, y a la pr ctica espiritual, Rohr articula una visi n transformadora de Jesucristo como un retrato de la obra constante y en desarrollo de Dios en el mundo. "Dios ama a las cosas convirti ndose en ellas" -escribe-, y la vida de Jes s fue destinada a declarar que la humanidad nunca estuvo separada de Dios -excepto por su propia elecci n negativa. Cuando recuperamos esta verdad fundamental, la fe se vuelve menos acerca de probar que Jes s fue Dios, y m s acerca de aprender a reconocer que la presencia del Creador est a nuestro alrededor, y en todos los que conocemos. Provocativo, pr ctico, lleno de una esperanza y visi n profunda, El Cristo Universal es un libro emblem tico de uno de los escritores espirituales m s amados y populares, y una invitaci n a contemplar como Dios libera y ama todo lo que hay.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - With a new afterword - From one of the world's most influential spiritual thinkers, a long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called "Christ," and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. "Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book."--Melinda Gates In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus's last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God's constant, unfolding work in the world. "God loves things by becoming them," he writes, and Jesus's life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God--except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator's presence all around us, and in everyone we meet. Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is.

In this companion to The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr and Patrick Boland offer forty reflections and practices exploring what it means to live "in Christ." In his landmark book The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr articulated a transformative view of what it means to recognize Jesus as "Christ"--as a portrait of God's constant, unfolding work in the world. Now, in partnership with Patrick Boland, a psychotherapist and member of Rohr's Center for Action and Contemplation community, he invites readers to engage with the themes of the book through spiritual practice. Each reflection in this book draws on a key passage of The Universal Christ, paired with prayers, journal prompts, and embodied exercises that invite readers into a more personal encounter with the truth that the presence and compassion of the Christ are in every thing. Whether read daily for the season of Lent or explored over the course of a year, Every Thing Is Sacred is a hope-filled journey into the love at the heart of all things.

Kaipaatko tuoretta sanomaa toivosta? Siitä miten Jumala vie kaikkea kohti hyvää? Voisiko Jumala olla suurempi kuin olet tähän asti luullut? Entä kuka oli Kristus? Richard Rohrin teologinen pääteos Universaali Kristus vastaa kysymyksiin Raamatun tulkinnan, historian ja hengellisten harjoituksien varassa käyttäen laajasti nykyajan kulttuurin, uskontojen ja tieteiden tuntemustaan. Rohr on auttanut miljoonia ihmisiä ymmärtämään mikä kristillisessä uskossa ja hengellisyydessä on perustavanlaatuisesti tärkeää. Todellinen muutos parempaan vaatii aina uusia oivalluksia, koska maailmantilanteet ovat hajottavia ja suurelta osin synkkiä. Viesti on hyvä, sillä Jumala ohjaa evoluution kautta kaikkea kohti hyvää päämäärää. Synnyllä, elämällä, kuolemalla ja ylösnousemuksella on todellinen kaavansa kaikessa luomakunnassa. Kirja ei ole vain teologeille, vaan kaikille uskonasioista kiinnostuneille hengellisen harjoituksen oppaaksi ja maailmankuvan avartajaksi. Fransiskaanipappi Richard Rohr on yleismaailmallisesti tunnettu ekumenian opettaja.

Yksinkertaisuus - Irti päästämisen taito on fransiskaanimunkki Richard Rohrin teos yksinkertaisen elämän vapaudesta ja onnesta. Rohr kertoo teoksessaan, kuinka pääset eroon takertumisesta läheisiisi, ymmärrät miksi vähemmän on enemmän, opit mietiskelemään ja rohkaiset sisäistä henkistä vapauttasi. Richard Rohr pitää puheita ja retriittejä ympäri maailmaa mietiskelystä ja henkisestä uudistumisesta. Hänen parhaiten tunnettu teoksensa on Everything Belongs. Hän on New Mexicon Mietiskelykeskuksen perustaja.

BESTSELLER DEL NEW YORK TIMES - DE UNO DE LOS PENSADORES ESPIRITUALES M S INFLUYENTES DEL MUNDO, UN LIBRO LARGAMENTE ESPERADO QUE EXPLORA LO QUE SIGNIFICA QUE JES S HAYA SIDO LLAMADO "CRISTO", Y COMO ESTA VERDAD OLVIDADA PUEDE RESTAURAR LA ESPERANZA Y EL SENTIDO DE NUESTRAS VIDAS. En sus ya d cadas como profesor reconocido mundialmente, Richard Rohr ha ayudado a millones de personas a darse cuenta qu es lo que est en juego en materia de fe y espiritualidad. Aun as , Rohr nunca ha escrito sobre el tema m s perenne en el Cristianismo: Jes s. La mayor a sabe quien fue Jes s, pero qui n fue Cristo? Es esta palabra simplemente el apellido de Jes s? Con demasiada frecuencia, escribe Rohr, nuestras comprensiones han sido limitadas por la cultura, los debates religiosos, y la tendencia humana a ponernos a nosotros mismos en el centro. Recurriendo a las escrituras, la historia, y a la pr ctica espiritual, Rohr articula una visi n transformadora de Jesucristo como un retrato de la obra constante y en desarrollo de Dios en el mundo. "Dios ama a las cosas convirti ndose en ellas" -escribe-, y la vida de Jes s fue destinada a declarar que la humanidad nunca estuvo separada de Dios -excepto por su propia elecci n negativa. Cuando recuperamos esta verdad fundamental, la fe se vuelve menos acerca de probar que Jes s fue Dios, y m s acerca de aprender a reconocer que la presencia del Creador est a nuestro alrededor, y en todos los que conocemos. Provocativo, pr ctico, lleno de una esperanza y visi n profunda, El Cristo Universal es un libro emblem tico de uno de los escritores espirituales m s amados y populares, y una invitaci n a contemplar como Dios libera y ama todo lo que hay.

What do we do with the Bible? Does an ancient, sometimes violent and contradictory text that has been used to justify violence, racism, misogyny, homophobia and more, really have anything to teach us today? In this small but powerful book, Richard Rohr explores how we can read the bible in a contemplative and intelligent way. Focusing on Jesus' own method of using the Hebrew Scriptures, he shows us a way of interpreting the Bible that follows God's mercy, inclusion and compassionate justice, and creates a foundation for a hopeful vision from the beginning to the end of time. Warm and accessible, What Do We Do With the Bible? will give you a deeper, more genuine understanding of the Bible and transform your experience of Scripture - whether you are reading the Bible for the first time or returning to it over and over.