Tag Archives: Action

Prophetic Truth: Weekly Summary

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on January 21, 2023

What is a prophet? One who names the situation truthfully and in its largest context. Continue Reading Prophetic Truth: Weekly Summary

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged justice, Pixie Lighthorse, practice, prayer, Prophets, service, solidarity

Anger Does Its Work

Written by Brian McLaren on January 18, 2023

Anger does its work. It prompts us to action, for better or worse. Continue Reading Anger Does Its Work

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged Anger, Brian McLaren, Love, opportunity, Prophets, response

Our Shared Values

Written by Brian McLaren on November 9, 2022

We are showing young people that religions have powerful things in common. Continue Reading Our Shared Values

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged Brian McLaren, Diversity, Eboo Patel, friendship, interfaith dialogue, religion, service, value

Warriors for Peace

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on October 28, 2022

Who will you fight for? What will you risk? Continue Reading Warriors for Peace

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged angel Kyodo williams, Buddhism, Nonviolence, peace, responsibility, Valarie Kaur

CAC’s Eight Core Principles: Weekly Summary

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on October 15, 2022

We do not think ourselves into a new way of living; we live ourselves into a new way of thinking. Continue Reading CAC’s Eight Core Principles: Weekly Summary

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged change, core principles, Experience, openness, practice

A Second Gaze

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on October 10, 2022

Only after God has taught us how to live “undefended” can we stand with and for others. Continue Reading A Second Gaze

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged Compassion, Contemplation, core principles, gaze, Grace, insight

Jesus Is Our Central Reference Point

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on October 9, 2022

Jesus stands with the excluded, the outsider, the sinner, and the poor. Continue Reading Jesus Is Our Central Reference Point

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged conversion, core principles, Jesus, solidarity, trust

Tiny Opportunities to Love

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on September 28, 2022

The point is not to be perfect, but to “perfectly” leave Christ to do, heal, and correct in us what he wills. Continue Reading Tiny Opportunities to Love

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged anecdote, Heather King, imperfection, Love, opportunity, patience, Therese of Lisieux

Discerning What is Ours to Do: Weekly Summary

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on August 27, 2022

From my place of prayer, I am able to understand more clearly what is mine to do and have the courage to do it. Continue Reading Discerning What is Ours to Do: Weekly Summary

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged attention, discernment, Joan Halifax, practice, response, service

Engaged Contemplation

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on August 26, 2022

The contemplative life is not, and cannot be, a mere withdrawal. Continue Reading Engaged Contemplation

Posted in Daily Meditations | Also tagged Compassion, Contemplation, discernment, service, solitude, Sophfronia Scott, Thomas Merton