Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher whose work is grounded in Christian mysticism, practices of contemplation and self-emptying, and compassion for the marginalized. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, where he also serves as academic dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. The Center publishes his “Daily Meditations,” free reflections emailed to hundreds of thousands around the world. Fr. Richard is the author of many books, including the bestsellers Falling Upward, The Naked Now, and, most recently, The Divine Dance. His work has been featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday, Krista Tippett’s On Being, and in the New York Times.
“Fr. Richard challenges us to search beneath the surface of our
faith and see what is sacred in everyone and everything.
Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find
encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.”
-Melinda Gates, author of The Moment of Lift
"Rohr sees the Christ everywhere, and not just in people. He
reminds us that the first incarnation of God is in Creation itself,
and he tells us that 'God loves things by becoming them.' Just for
that sentence, and there are so many more, I cannot put this book
down."
-Bono
“Here Fr. Richard helps us to see and hear Jesus of Nazareth in
what he taught, what he did and who he is—the loving, liberating
and life giving expression and presence of God. In so doing he is
helping Christianity to reclaim its soul anew.”
-Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in
America
"A major shift in our culture is needed, and Richard Rohr's
unpacking of The Universal Christ is a critical step in
the right direction. Remembering our connection to "every thing"
has implications for our religious traditions, society—and dare I
say it—even our politics."
-Kirsten Powers, CNN political analyst and USA Today
columnist
"[Rohr] invitingly asks Christian readers to bring together their
thinking about Jesus (the historical person) and Christ (the
savior) in order to recognize God in the world around them . . .
Rohr’s innovative reflections will inspire believing readers to
think deeply about the nature of God."
-Publishers Weekly
“Anyone who has made a confession of faith in Jesus Christ should
read this book to grasp more fully the vast and startling
implications of this belief. This is Richard Rohr at his
best, providing an overall summation of his theological insights
that have been life-changing for so many.”
-Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, General Secretary emeritus of the
Reformed Church in America
"Here, Christianity finds its root and its destiny in all things,
in all matter, in all creation. and here, we find our connection to
universal belonging, to universal trust, and to universal love.
This book will change religion and make it tender and
gentle and transformational."
-Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics
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