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Tag Archives: Luke 7:47

Beginning with Yes

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on August 12, 2016

True Self/False Self: Week 2 Beginning with Yes Friday, August 12, 2016 The great wisdom teachers and mystics say in various ways that you cannot truly see or understand anything if you begin with a no. You have to start with a yes of basic acceptance, which means you do not too quickly label, analyze,… Continue Reading Beginning with Yes

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The Great Turnaround

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on July 26, 2016

Spirituality of Imperfection: Week 2 The Great Turnaround Tuesday, July 26, 2016 In the divine economy of grace, it is imperfection, sin, and failure that become the base metal and raw material for the redemption experience itself. Much of organized religion, however, tends to be peopled by folks who have a mania for some ideal… Continue Reading The Great Turnaround

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Awakening to Mercy

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on April 1, 2016

Bias from the Bottom: Week 2 Awakening to Mercy Friday, April 1, 2016 Her sins, her many sins, must have been forgiven her, or she would not have shown such great love. —Jesus (see Luke 7:47) Jesus also said, “Those who show mercy will have mercy shown to them” (Matthew 5:7). For the flow to… Continue Reading Awakening to Mercy

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