What does it mean to age with grace, to let go without losing hope, and to face life’s deepest losses with open hands? What does it mean to move toward spiritual maturity as life unfolds, and how can a spirituality of letting go help take us there? In this conversation, Father Ronald Rolheiser joins Off the Page to explore themes from his powerful new book, Insane for the Light: A Spirituality for Our Wisdom Years, which was released on October 28, 2025. From the raw beauty of metanoia to the transformative power of passivity, Father Ron reveals how suffering, helplessness, and even death can become our greatest gifts—if we dare to live while we’re dying.
Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, is a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is a theologian, professor, award-winning author, and he served as president of the Oblate School of Theology. He is known for his lectures, globally-syndicated column “In Exile,” and his bestselling books The Holy Longing and Sacred Fire.
Show Notes
– Learn more about Father Ron here.
– Explore dozens of Father Ron’s lectures on Franciscan Media’s YouTube channel.
– Order The Holy Longing, Sacred Fire, or his other prizewinning titles.
– Explore the archives of Father Ron’s weekly column, “In Exile.” His column is also published once a month on franciscanmedia.org.
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2 thoughts on “A Spirituality of Aging and Letting Go”
This topic is so relevant right now. Thanks for the timely post.
Fr. Rolheiser is the wisest man alive today that I know of.