The Security to Be Insecure
Richard Rohr, OFM
January 14, 2022
A person with a great soul can move others toward the future with compassion and confidence—not judgment, paranoia, or accusation.
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Richard Rohr, OFM
Richard Rohr, OFM, is founder and codirector of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Richard Rohr on the Hard Work of Transformation
Richard Rohr, OFM
August 27, 2021
Transformation is always a process of letting go, living in the confusing, shadowy space for a while, and eventually being spit up on a new and unexpected shore.
Richard Rohr on Thomas Merton
Richard Rohr, OFM
April 12, 2021
Thomas Merton is still having an effect on Christian thought, says Richard Rohr, a longtime admirer.
St. Francis and the Marrow of the Gospel
Richard Rohr, OFM
February 4, 2021
For St. Francis, the heart of Franciscan spirituality is found deep within the Gospel.
Advent Is Always
Richard Rohr, OFM
December 17, 2020
The suffering, injustice, and devastation on this planet are too great now to settle for any infantile gospel or any infantile Jesus.
How Can Anyone Pray ‘Always’?
Richard Rohr, OFM
June 11, 2020
Prayer is saying “yes” to the paschal mystery at work in all things.
Richard Rohr on Sacred Violence
Richard Rohr, OFM
May 18, 2020
Both René Girard and Gil Bailie have taught us that the most effective and common way to turn social hatred into social harmony is via a scapegoat.