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Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher whose work is grounded in Christian mysticism, practices of contemplation and self-emptying, and compassion for the marginalized. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in show more Albuquerque, where he also serves as academic dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Richard is the author of many books, including the bestsellers Just This, What Do We Do with Evil?, The Universal Christ, and The Wisdom Pattern. show less
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Works by Richard Rohr

Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality (2007) — Author; Author — 297 copies
Near Occasions of Grace (1993) 79 copies
Contemplation in Action (2006) 79 copies
Quest for the Grail (1994) 62 copies
Experiencing the Enneagram (1786) 54 copies
A Spring Within Us (2016) 50 copies
Grace In Action (1994) 39 copies
True Self/False Self (2003) 19 copies
Called, Formed, Sent (2002) 9 copies
The Eight Core Principles (2013) 7 copies
Sermon on the Mount (2006) 7 copies
Der nackte Gott (1998) 6 copies
What Do We Do with Evil? (2019) 6 copies
Rebuild the Church (2005) 2 copies
Beginner's Mind 2 copies
Authentic Transformation (2016) 2 copies
Richard Rohr on Church (2010) 2 copies
Eucharist as Touchstone (2000) 2 copies
Oneing: Transgression (2014) 2 copies
The Little Way 2 copies
The Spirit of St. Francis (1994) 2 copies
Ins Herz geschrieben (2008) 1 copy
In the Beginning (2014) 1 copy
Svět, tělo a ďábel (2021) 1 copy
Der Weg der Weisheit (2021) 1 copy
Proč být katolíkem (2003) 1 copy
Die Reise nach Assisi (1993) 1 copy
Oddychajac pod woda. (2015) 1 copy
Oneing: Ripening (2014) 1 copy
Oneing: Evidence (2014) 1 copy

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I think I'm too young for this book, because I didn't understand at least a half of it.
 
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Donderowicz | 35 other reviews | Mar 12, 2024 |
I read “In the Footsteps of St. Paul” by this author in anticipation of an upcoming trip to Greece, including Ephesus (pictured). I loved the message and hearing more about Paul and his travels, though I will say if you’re hoping for something that describes some of the areas you’ll be visiting, this isn’t the book.
 
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bookworm12 | Feb 14, 2024 |
Francis found an “alternative way” to follow Jesus, one that disregarded power and privilege and held fast to the narrow path of the Gospel. Rohr helps us look beyond the birdbath image of the saint to remind us of the long tradition founded on his revolutionary, radical, and life-changing embrace of the teachings of Jesus.

Rohr draws on Scripture, insights from psychology, and literary and artistic references, to weave together an understanding of the tradition as first practiced by St. Francis. Rohr shows how his own innovative theology is firmly grounded in the life and teaching of this great saint and provides a perspective on how his alternative path to the divine can deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. - from the publisher… (more)
 
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PendleHillLibrary | 3 other reviews | Jan 17, 2024 |
Rohr's meditations on the daily readings of Lent are not for the sake of mere information, or even for academia (although the author hopes it will satisfy both), but for the sake of our transformation into our original "image and likeness," which is the very image of God. What always and finally matters for all of us is encounter!

Father Rohr begins each meditation with a single title or phrase that sums up the point. Then he offers the meditation followed by key passages from the readings. He ends each meditation with a Starter Prayer that invites you to self-disclosure and to enter the wondrous divine dialogue with clarity, insight—and holy desire!… (more)
 
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StFrancisofAssisi | 3 other reviews | Jan 17, 2024 |

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