Interview with bestselling author, richard rohr, talking about his newest book, falling upward. Jul 19, 2017 then my friend and teacher rabbi jeff fox, with whom i was privileged to study a few weeks ago, recommended falling upward. A spirituality for the two halves of life 9780470907757 by richard rohr. Falling upward by richard rohr, 9780470907757, available at book.
Franciscan priest richard rohr author of, among other titles, the naked now and from wild man to wise manhas written his most sage, most important book yet. In his bestselling book falling upward, richard rohr talked about ego or the false self and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. Richard rohr, ofm, born 1943 is an american author, spiritual writer, and franciscan friar based in albuquerque, new mexico. A spirituality for the two halves of life by richard. A spirituality for the two halves of life by richard rohr is the best book i have read in a decade, and i read a lot of books. Oct 21, 2011 contemporary theologian and best selling author richard rohr spoke at tlu on sunday, sept. Anthony messenger press and gives retreats across the country. Drawing on the wisdom from timehonoured myths, heroic poems, great thinkers and scared religious texts, the author explores the two halves of life to show that those. Contemporary theologian and best selling author richard rohr spoke at tlu on sunday, sept. A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life in falling upward, fr. And what does it have to do with the spiritual journey. Just give up on anything except the god who is grace itself, the filler of the gaps. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
Full title falling upward a spirituality for the two halves of life discounted 20% from retail price of 19 95 in falling upward franciscan father richard rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen failed or gone down are the only. We then discuss how male spirituality differs from female. Rohr takes you on a journey to understand how the heartbreaks and disappointments of life are stepping stones to the spiritual joys that the second half of life has in store. May 06, 2011 a fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life in falling upward, fr. A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life. But if theres a false self, is there also a true self. Contemporary theologian and best selling author richard rohr spoke at tlu. In two dozen books and decades of classes and retreats, rohr has tackled the truly big. Richard rohr is a franciscan priest of the new mexico province and founder of the center for action and contemplation cac in albuquerque, new mexico in his book, falling upward. Falling upward, by richard rohr the christian century.
I would say this book is worth a read if you like richard rohr or the description of the book speaks to you, but be prepared to comb through this discerningly and have patience for rabbit trails that may or may not build up the overall point rohr is making with the book. A valuable new companion journal for the bestselling falling upward in falling upward, fr. He was ordained to the priesthood in the roman catholic church in 1970. Rohr is writing about the stages as 2 halves of life. Spirituality for the 2 halves of lifefranciscan richard rohr upends our dread of aging the franciscan friar richard rohr ranks high on many peoples lists of living saints because of his courageous and creative spiritual teaching. Richard rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or gone down are the only ones who understand up. Richard rohr explores the spiritual gifts of aging explore.
In falling upward, fr richard rohr offers a new understanding of one of lifes most profound mysteries. Sep 24, 2019 lighthouse trails has been warning about catholic priest and mystic richard rohrs influence over young evangelical men for awhile now. Jul 22, 2019 we begin our discussion by exploring the differences between these two halves and what it takes to move to the second half of life, including embracing nondualistic thinking. Many people are mistaken in thinking that rohrs book, falling upward, is a book for those entering the later half of life, meaning that is for those over the hill on the back end of life. Aug 16, 2011 franciscan priest richard rohrauthor of, among other titles, the naked now and from wild man to wise manhas written his most sage, most important book yet. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the. In new book, richard rohr says the universal christ changes. Falling upward by richard rohr, 97802810689, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Books prayerspirituality falling upward by richard rohr. Listen to falling upward by richard rohr for free with a 30 day free trial. Falling upward by richard rohr audiobook listen online. Falling upward a spirituality for the two halves of life.
A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout lifein falling upward, fr. You will come to a crisis in your life, and after the crisis, if you are open to it, you will enter a space of spiritual refreshment, peace. Richard rohr spoke to me on every page of this short volume. Journey, maturity, forgiveness what about richard rohrs performance did you like. The basic argument of falling upward is that most of us get caught up in. The message of falling upward is straightforward and bracing. The tragic influence of catholic priest richard rohrs. It will likely involve endurance of suffering and pain, of overcoming obstacles, and maybe even hitting bottom before climbing back up toward union with god. And now we come to the major theme of rohrs book some kind of falling rohr calls it necessary suffering is always part of the human journey. There is much evidence on several levels that there are at least two major tasks to human life. Paul swanson and brie stoner return as your hosts for season two of our podcast another name for every thing, conversations with richard rohr on the themes of his new book the universal christ.
A spirituality for the two halves of life by rohr, richard isbn. There is a gravitas in this second half of life, writes rohr, but it is held up by a much deeper lightness. To ask other readers questions about falling upward, please sign up. In the first half of life, we are naturally preoccupied with establishing ourselves. In new book, richard rohr says the universal christ. Necessary suffering goes on every day, seemingly without question.
Male spirituality and the second half of life art of manliness. Believe it or not, at least one third of the christian bible and three quarters of the hebrew bible is poetry. Richard rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within christian mysticism and the perennial tradition he is a franciscan priest of the new mexico province and founder of the center for action and contemplation cac in albuquerque, new mexico. But, as is clear from the book, none of this is easy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He just published a new book, why be catholic, which i spent some time looking through. Weve picked falling upward by richard rohr for july. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life. Richard rohr has a message of forgiveness and love for all people. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and. So, in an unusual author interview today, were welcoming both brian mclaren and richard rohr to talk with us about richards new book. It tends to move toward a happy and needed introversion as we get older. Heres a link to our original interview with brian if youd like to compare insights.
During the past few years, ive noticed among catholic circles a marked increase in the attention paid to the work of fr. Rohr offers a new paradigm for understanding one of the most profound of lifes mysteries. Richard is the author of numerous books, including everything belongs, adams return, the naked now, breathing under water, falling upward, immortal diamond, and eager to love. He has been called one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world. Richard rohrs bottomup spirituality stillness speaks. If you could sum up falling upward in three words, what would they be. We often have our own versions of a hero we look up to. He is a franciscan priest of the new mexico province and founder of the center for action and contemplation cac in albuquerque, new mexico. I had to read it slowly, only four or five pages a day. Ray yungen reported in his book simple answers that one of richard rohrs publishers told rohr that his biggest group of followers is comprised of young evangelical men.
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