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Advent Is Always

Richard Rohr, OFM December 17, 2020

The suffering, injustice, and devastation on this planet are too great now to settle for any infantile gospel or any infantile Jesus.

6 Media Ministries to Nourish Your Soul

Daniel Imwalle and Christopher Heffron June 24, 2020

Amid growing calls for meaningful digital resources, these media ministries are responding daily with content that feeds the soul.

How Can Anyone Pray ‘Always’?

Richard Rohr, OFM June 11, 2020

Prayer is saying “yes” to the paschal mystery at work in all things.

Richard Rohr on Sacred Violence

Richard Rohr, OFM May 18, 2020

Both René Girard and Gil Bailie have taught us that the most effective and common way to turn social hatred into social harmony is via a scapegoat.

Advent: Waiting in Darkness

Richard Rohr, OFM May 13, 2020

Darkness is powerless to the light, as this theologian explains.

How Can Anyone Pray ‘Always’?

Richard Rohr, OFM May 12, 2020

Over the centuries, the word prayer has been distorted and trivialized.

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Advent Is Always

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