"Your heart has to be prepared ahead of time through faith and prayer and grace and mercy and love and forgiveness so you can keep your heart open in hell, when hell happens."
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Richard Rohr, born on March 20, 1933, is a prominent American Franciscan priest and spiritual teacher known for his thought-provoking insights on spirituality, mysticism, and social justice. As the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he has profoundly influenced contemporary Christian thought. Rohr's writings, including bestsellers like "Falling Upward" and "The Universal Christ," invite readers to explore the depths of their faith, emphasizing the integration of action and contemplation in the spiritual journey. His legacy continues to inspire seekers worldwide.
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"God created us for love, for union, for forgiveness and compassion and, yet, that has not been our storyline. That has not been our history."
Richard Rohr"Most Christian 'believers' tend to echo the cultural prejudices and worldviews of the dominant group in their country, with only a minority revealing any real transformation of attitudes or consciousness. It has been true of slavery and racism, classism and consumerism and issues of immigration and health care for the poor."
Richard Rohr"The theological virtue of hope is the patient and trustful willingness to live without closure, without resolution, and still be content and even happy because our Satisfaction is now at another level, and our Source is beyond ourselves."
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"This life journey has led me to love mystery and not feel the need to change it or make it un-mysterious. This has put me at odds with many other believers I know who seem to need explanations for everything."
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