Pope John XXIII's motto might be heard here: "In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, and in all things, charity." That is second-half-of-life, hardwon wisdom.
Richard RohrMetaphor is the only possible language available to religion because it alone is honest about Mystery.
Richard RohrWe have spent centuries of philosophy trying to solve "the problem of evil," yet I believe the much more confounding and astounding issue is the "problem of good." How do we account for so much gratuitous and sheer goodness in this world? Tackling this problem would achieve much better results.
Richard RohrThe Risen Christ is the standing icon of humanity in its final and full destiny. He is the pledge and guarantee of what God will do with all of our crucifixions. At last, we can meaningfully live with hope. It is no longer an absurd or tragic universe. Our hurts now become the home for our greatest hopes.
Richard RohrChurch practice has been more influenced by Plato than by Jesus. We invariably prefer the universal synthesis, the answer that settles all the dust and resolves every question even when it is not entirely true over the mercy and grace of God.
Richard RohrTags: religion church god-s-grace
Once you see that your skin and your gift are two sides of the same coin, you can never forget it. It preserves religion from any arrogance and denial.
Richard RohrGod seems to be about turning our loves around and using them toward the great love that is their true object.
Richard RohrTags: passion emotion desire idolatry regeneration
It's true all the time everywhere or it's not true! And that one truth is always Mystery.
Richard RohrTags: truth inspiration mystery
I do not think you should get rid of your sin until you have learned what it has to teach you.
Richard RohrIf we seek spiritual heroism ourselves, the old ego is just back in control under a new name. There would not really be any change at all, but only disguise, just bogus self-improvement on our own terms.
Richard RohrTags: self-sacrifice ego self-improvement initiative martyrdom
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