Richard Rohr

Six Books on St. Francis of Assisi

These books celebrate the life and legacy of Assisi's favorite son.
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Franciscan friar walking outside of an Italian church

The Paradox of Franciscan Spirituality

St. Francis wanted us to stay close to the cracks in the social fabric, and not to ensconce ourselves at the safe, even churchy, center.
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Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico

Center for Action and Contemplation 

Founded by Franciscan Richard Rohr, this center helps people unpack the tradition of Christian contemplation and put it into action. 
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Richard Rohr on Simplicity

St. Francis taught us that the antidote to confusion and paralysis is always a return to simplicity, to what is right in front of us.
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The Security to Be Insecure

A person with a great soul can move others toward the future with compassion and confidence—not judgment, paranoia, or accusation.
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The Hard Work of Transformation

Transformation is always a process of letting go, living in the confusing, shadowy space for a while, and eventually being spit up on a new and unexpected shore.
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