Tag Archives: Rene Girard

Redefining Success

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on July 31, 2017

The Path of Descent Redefining Success Monday, July 31, 2017 Much of the teaching and culture that has emerged in recent Christianity has much more to do with Greek philosophy and Roman mythologies than the Gospel. This is not all bad, but we must acknowledge these influences. The ego is naturally attracted to heroic language,… Continue Reading Redefining Success

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Stories from the Bottom

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on March 22, 2016

Bias from the Bottom: Week 1 Stories from the Bottom Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Most of political and church history has been controlled and written by people who have the access, the power, and the education to write books and get them published. One of the few subversive texts in history, believe it or not,… Continue Reading Stories from the Bottom

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Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Backward

Written by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM on February 22, 2016

Scripture: Week 1 Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Backward Monday, February 22, 2016 Life itself is always three steps forward and two steps backward. We get the point and then we lose or doubt it. In that, the biblical text mirrors our own human consciousness and journey. Our job is to see where the three… Continue Reading Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Backward

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