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The Second Journey

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on September 19, 2022

What looks like falling can largely be experienced as falling upward and onward, into a broader and deeper world. Continue Reading The Second Journey

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Wisdom Teachings

Written by Cynthia Bourgeault on August 29, 2022

Stories were Jesus’ stock-in-trade, the main medium by which he conveyed his message. Continue Reading Wisdom Teachings

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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

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A Source of Vital Information

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

Living solely out of our ego splits us off from our body and our soul. Continue Reading A Source of Vital Information

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A Listening Heart

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

We are not being truly attentive unless we are prepared to act on what we hear. Continue Reading A Listening Heart

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The Gift of Deep Listening

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

The way we listen can allow the other person to bring forth what is true and alive to them. Continue Reading The Gift of Deep Listening

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Practice of the Better: Weekly Summary

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on July 16, 2022

There is nothing to be against. Just keep concentrating on the Big Thing you are for! Continue Reading Practice of the Better: Weekly Summary

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Living the Gospel without Gloss

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on June 13, 2022

Humans tend to live themselves into new ways of thinking more than think themselves into new ways of living. Continue Reading Living the Gospel without Gloss

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Waiting for Things to Unfold

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on June 1, 2022

What is being asked of us in this moment is patient attention; a willingness to slow down, listen, and look. Continue Reading Waiting for Things to Unfold

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The Narrow Gate of Contemplation

Written by James Finley on May 18, 2022

Contemplation is a wordless resting in the presence of God beyond all thoughts and images. Continue Reading The Narrow Gate of Contemplation

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