Richard Rohr

An update to the bestselling Falling Upward from Franciscan Father Richard Rohr In the revised and updated edition of Falling Upward, Richard Rohr seeks to help readers come to terms with the two halves of life. In this book, Rohr teaches us that we cannot understand the meaning of "up" until we have fallen "down." More importantly, Rohr describes what...

The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr is a revelatory examination of the Christian faith, diving deep into the essence of Jesus Christ, beyond the historical figure commonly known to many. Rohr, renowned for his profound wisdom and insightful teachings, takes readers on an enlightening journey that challenges conventional perceptions and invites a more expansive and inclusive understanding of Christ. Rohr...

Just This by Richard Rohr invites readers on an inspiring journey through a series of meditations and spiritual practices designed to awaken a deeper awareness of life’s inherent beauty and meaning. This remarkable collection encourages us to transcend the mundane and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary. With gentle guidance, Rohr leads us towards a state of mindfulness that enables...

In Silent Compassion, Richard Rohr explores practices for finding God in the depths of silence and shows us that the divine silence is more than the absence of noise. Silence has a life of its own, and in this short but powerful little book, we are invited into its living presence to experience the wholeness of being and the peace...

A valuable new companion journal for the best-selling Falling Upward In Falling Upward, Fr. 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." The Companion Journal helps those who have (and those who have...

In Every Thing Is Sacred by Richard Rohr, in collaboration with Patrick Boland, readers are invited to embark on a profound spiritual journey that transcends everyday religiosity and ventures into the experience of God's boundless presence. Known for his transformative insights, Richard Rohr builds upon the foundational concepts introduced in his landmark book, The Universal Christ, presenting readers with an...

In Falling Upward (and in many of his other teachings), Richard Rohr talks at length about ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity, especially if its preoccupations continue into the second half of life. But if there's a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it...

Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints. Both traditional and entirely revolutionary, he was a paradox. He was at once down to earth and reaching toward heaven, grounded in the rich history of the Church while moving toward a new understanding of the world beyond. Richard Rohr, himself a Franciscan friar, draws on Scripture, insights...

What Do We Do With the Bible? poses a compelling question: Does this ancient, sometimes violent and contradictory text have anything to teach us today? Selective use of Scripture—by preachers and politicians alike—has been employed to justify violence, racism, misogyny, homophobia... the list goes on. Still, we believe the Bible has something important to say. How can we read it...

When we're journeying through the first half of life, we often think it will end when we have achieved our goals or climbed as high as we can. With this cultural assumption in our heads, we may arrive at middle age believing there is nowhere to go but down. Falling Upward challenges us to rethink this perspective, shining light on...

In Breathing Under Water, esteemed author and theologian Richard Rohr delves deep into the human condition, examining the various forms of addiction that entangle our lives. Through a compassionate and insightful narrative, Rohr reveals how the core principles of the Twelve Steps, rooted in Christian teaching, can serve as a beacon of hope and transformation for anyone struggling with addiction....

In his first major work since The Universal Christ, one of our most prominent spiritual voices offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for living today, grounded in the timeless words of the Hebrew prophets. How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel over...

The Divine Dance has become a classic for fans of Richard Rohr and an important book on Christian mysticism. It provides a fresh perspective for anyone studying or teaching the Trinity. The Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity, but it is still widely considered a mystery we won't ever fully understand. Should we still try to understand it, even...

A valuable new companion journal to the bestselling Breathing Under Water! We are all addicted to something, according to Franciscan Father Richard Rohr. This Companion Journal can help you work your way through the wisdom of the twelve-step program as outlined in Breathing Under Water, so you may determine the source of, and solution for, your own addictions. Containing reflections,...

In this small but masterly crafted book, Richard Rohr addresses what Christianity views as the three traditional sources of evil: the world, the flesh and the devil. He encourages us to look beyond our personal moral failings and provides principles for resisting evil on a wider scale. Rohr explores how Christianity has focused almost exclusively on individual evil, or the...

In A Spring Within Us, bestselling author Richard Rohr invites us to drink deeply of God's love through 365 daily devotionals. 'The water I give will be a spring within you - welling up into infinite life.' John 4.14 In these daily reflections, Richard Rohr invites us to rediscover the spring hidden inside each one of us. He reminds us...

In Falling Upward, Father Richard Rohr presents a transformative exploration of spiritual growth that redefines the concept of life's journey. This compelling work delves into the profound mystery of how our setbacks and failures can become the very foundation for our ongoing spiritual development. Through the lens of Rohr's insightful perspective, readers are invited to reframe their struggles and challenges...

What does healthy male spirituality look like? In From Wild Man to Wise Man, Father Richard Rohr explores masculinity and what it means to be a Christian man, offering a reflective and helpful guide to lead men to understand their wilderness as a path to God’s wisdom. Drawing on the four archetypes of masculinity, as well as Biblical examples, he...