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Tag Archives: Ewert Cousins

Perfection of Wholeness

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on July 28, 2016

Spirituality of Imperfection: Week 2 Perfection of Wholeness Thursday, July 28, 2016 Last week we explored Jesus’ familiar exhortation, most often translated as “be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.” A much better translation might be “be merciful.” Only God is perfect. But we can participate in God’s perfect mercy, God’s all-inclusive and impartial… Continue Reading Perfection of Wholeness

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Intelligent and Heartfelt Participation

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on April 13, 2016

Participation: Week 2 Intelligent and Heartfelt Participation Wednesday, April 13, 2016 What I have seen is the totality recapitulated as One, Received not in essence but by participation. It is just as if you lit a flame from a live flame: It is the entire flame you receive. —St. Symeon the New Theologian (949-1022) [1]… Continue Reading Intelligent and Heartfelt Participation

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