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Richard Rohr Part 2
Richard Rohr Part 2
Richard Rohr Part 2
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Richard Rohr shares how suffering can lead to love and joy on 'The One You Feed'. Discover insights on spirituality and interconnectedness.
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Get the buttons here!Richard Rohr: Embracing Suffering to Find Love and Joy
Mystically, I can see it as the eternal suffering of god, and god is going to transform all of it.
What if suffering could lead you to love and joy? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Richard Rohr, a renowned ecumenical teacher and Franciscan priest. Rohr, the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico, shares his unique perspective on how suffering and great love are the two paths that expand the soul.
He believes that Jesus serves as a map for the human journey, guiding us through our darkest moments with acceptance and forgiveness. Rohr's teachings are deeply rooted in the Franciscan tradition, emphasizing contemplation, self-emptying, and radical compassion, especially for the marginalized. He discusses how the recovery movement has introduced a language that helps us confront our darkness without adding extra layers of suffering through blame or denial.
Drawing from the Buddhist parable of the second arrow, Rohr explains how our reactions can often exacerbate our pain. The conversation also touches on the lack of a 'theology of darkness' in Protestantism, which emerged during an era dominated by capitalism and performance. Rohr advocates for an 'enchanted universe' where ancient peoples felt connected to their surroundings, from forests to the sky.
He challenges conventional views on sin and evil, suggesting that superficiality and blindness are more dangerous than traditionally listed sins. Rohr encourages listeners to focus on their 'big self', which recognizes our interconnectedness with all things, rather than getting lost in the 'small self' defined by roles and appearances. This episode offers practical insights for anyone seeking spiritual growth, urging you to embrace your suffering and find joy and love in the process.