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“Ancients knew that you need guidance, patronage and protection as you move from one place or state to another, whenever you cross a bridge. You had better know what you are doing when you leave one group or place to join another.”

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Richard Rohr

Richard Rohr is an American theologian, writer, and priest, born in 1943. He is known for his profound insights into Christian spirituality and his critical thinking about contemporary society. more

“Egoic consciousness is the one we all normally operate with, until we are told there is something else! Every culture teaches egoic consciousness in different ways. At that level it is all about me, my preferences, my choices, my needs, my desires and me and my group as the central reference point.”

Way Needs Different Desire Choices Culture Levels Consciousness Teach Groups Different Ways Preference

Author:Richard Rohr

“I cannot illustrate huge differences between male and female spiritualities except in their starting points, style and fascinations along the way. This is significant, however, and has huge pastoral implications: men must be challenged in the world of doing; women must be challenged in the world of relating.”

Men World Way Spirituality Differences Style Huge Female Males Starting Significant Fascination Implications Starting Point

Author:Richard Rohr

“Your heart has to be prepared ahead of time through faith and prayer and grace and mercy and love and forgiveness so you can keep your heart open in hell, when hell happens.”

Heart Happens Prayer Hell Grace Mercy And Love Prepared Be Prepared Ahead Of Time Love And Forgiveness Grace And Mercy

Author:Richard Rohr

“If our love of God does not directly influence, and even change, how we engage in the issues of our time on this earth, I wonder what good religion is.”

Ifs Doe Earth Wonder Issues Influence God Love Our Time Our Love

Author:Richard Rohr