“richard rohr”

Inspired reflections by Richard Rohr and his colleagues at the Center for Action and Contemplation on how to be a healing presence in the world today, Grace in Action is a hopeful book that looks to the Church community as a positive change agent--a place where justice, healing, love and faith are u... More

The great stories and myths have much to teach today's men and women. For most men, none are more rewarding than the ancient Arthurian legends of the lives of knights dedicated to the search for the Holy Grail. At their core these stories invite men to move outside comfortable boundaries and to risk... More

The ancient story of Job that grapples with the question of why there is suffering in the world even for those who lead a good and upright life has challenged, perplexed, and comforted readers for millennia. Here Richard Rohr shares his understanding of the book, both in its historical setting and a... More

Using Zen parables and personal experiences, Rohr leads readers beyond the techniques of prayer to a place where they can receive the gift of contemplation--and know that everything belongs.This popular and best-selling book of the renowned Franciscan challenges us to move beyond the comfort of a se... More

One of Fr. Rohr's best-selling books, this revised and updated edition explores St. Francis's ancient call to the simple life, where joy, not dry theology helps us build relationships and find peace in ourselves.... More

Rohr explains his findings regarding the initiation rites that have been a part of every culture for thousands of years, including the essential lessons that young men learn regarding God.Based on decades of work, travel, and experience, Rohr, a Franciscan brother and best-selling author, unearths t... More

This book, designed for bedside devotion, offers the best of Richard Rohr's "Radical Grace" newsletter.... More

In this exploration of central themes of Scripture, Rohr transforms the written word, discovering in these ancient texts a new and vital meaning, relevant and essential for modern Christians. (Biblical Studies)... More

"Advent is not about a sentimental waiting for the Baby Jesus," Richard Rohr asserts. Advent is a time to focus our expectations and anticipation on "the adult Christ, the Cosmic Christ," who challenges us to empty ourselves, to lose ourselves, to surrender. Drawing on selections from his inspiratio... More