New Releases by Richard Rohr

In this companion guide to Richard Rohr’s Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality, readers are invited into a contemplative, experiential journey through the Bible as a path of inner transformation. Organized chapter by chapter to correspond with Things Hidden, this companion guide helps readers move beyond analysis of Scripture into lived encounter. It offers structured reflections, lectio practices, contemplative sits, and embodied exercises that deepen Rohr’s central themes. Each chapter includes selected quotations from Things Hidden, Scripture passages, and carefully crafted questions designed to foster honest self-examination and spiritual growth. Rather than presenting theology as abstract doctrine, the guide creates space to engage the Bible as a transformative story—one that reshapes consciousness, heals division, and invites readers into divine union. Written in a pastoral and accessible voice, the Things Hidden Companion Guide is ideal for individuals or groups seeking to move from information to transformation, discovering Scripture not as a set of conclusions, but as an invitation into mutual indwelling with God.

The beloved landmark book illuminating the spiritual journey of untangling our lives from addiction, from the bestselling author of The Tears of Things and The Universal Christ “Brother Rohr may just take you to places you’ve both avoided and longed for—to truth, union, joy, laughter, and, greatest of all, to your own precious self, here on earth with us, child of God.”—Anne Lamott, from the foreword to Breathing Under Water In Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr brings together the wisdom of Christian spirituality and the lived practice of the Twelve Steps, revealing how both point to the same transformative path of surrender, healing, and grace. Drawing on Scripture, psychology, and decades of pastoral experience, Rohr shows how addiction—whether to substances, behaviors, or rigid patterns of thinking—names a universal human condition rather than a personal failure. Moving through each of the Twelve Steps, Rohr reframes them as a practical, incarnational spirituality that leads not merely to sobriety but to a profound reorientation of consciousness, relationship, and desire. Addiction becomes a doorway to awakening; admitting our powerlessness becomes the first step in attaining freedom. Written in Rohr’s characteristic blend of theological depth and pastoral compassion, Breathing Under Water offers a hopeful and demanding vision of recovery—one that invites readers to let go of false control, encounter a merciful God, and discover what it means to truly learn how to breathe again.

Designed to be used alongside Richard Rohr’s Breathing Under Water, this companion journal offers a practical, prayerful way to engage the Twelve Steps as a path of spiritual transformation. “Brother Rohr may just take you to places you’ve both avoided and longed for—to truth, union, joy, laughter, and, greatest of all, to your own precious self, here on earth with us, child of God.”—Anne Lamott, from the foreword to Breathing Under Water Organized chapter by chapter to mirror the original book, this companion journal invites readers to move slowly and honestly through each of the Twelve Steps, grounding Rohr’s insights in personal reflection, writing, and embodied practice. Each chapter includes selected passages from Scripture, core teachings from Breathing Under Water, and carefully crafted questions that encourage self-examination without judgment. Reflective exercises—called “Breathing Lessons”—help integrate the work into daily life, guiding readers toward greater freedom and conscious contact with God. Rather than offering quick fixes or abstract theology, this journal creates space for sustained inner work that is rooted in vulnerability, compassion, and shared human experience. Written in Rohr’s pastoral voice, the Breathing Under Water Companion Journal is perfect for individuals or groups looking to move beyond theory into lived transformation.

A powerful, timeless book of meditations for the Lenten season from one of the most beloved spiritual writers alive today What if Lent were not primarily about self-improvement, but about real transformation through encountering God? In Wondrous Encounters, Richard Rohr invites readers into a forty-day journey through Scripture that is less about explanation and more about lived experience. Written during a season of silence and solitude, these reflections follow the daily Lenten readings from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, tracing a downward path of surrender that quietly becomes a movement toward new life. Rather than offering moral instruction or theological argument, Rohr approaches the Bible as a living dialogue—one that mirrors our inner struggles, unmasks false certainties, and opens us to deeper seeing. Drawing on themes of non-dual awareness, mercy, and divine intimacy, he shows how Scripture shapes us not by answers alone, but by encounter itself. Written in Rohr’s characteristically spacious pastoral voice, Wondrous Encounters offers a contemplative companion for Lent—one that invites readers to be fully known, fully honest, and gradually transformed through the slow, faithful reading of God’s Word.

„Musíme zklamat, padnout, vrhnout se do samotného jádra tajemství naší existence, jinak nemáme šanci najít svou pravou cestu.“ Tato slova shrnují základní myšlenku všech 365 meditací v tomto průvodci mužské spirituality na každý den: totiž že skutečnou celost a svatost lze najít jen díky určitému utrpení či odevzdání.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In his first major work since The Universal Christ, one of our most prominent spiritual voices offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. “Richard Rohr is one of the great Christian spiritual masters of our time. Of any time.”—James Martin, SJ, author of Come Forth How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today. The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern. Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Rohr to millions, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.

The loving, inclusive life and preaching of Francis of Assisi make him a recognizable and beloved saint across many faith traditions. In the ten-year-anniversary edition of Eager to Love, globally recognized spiritual teacher Richard Rohr, OFM, provides for spiritual seekers a pathway to the inclusivity, freedom, and beauty found in the Christian mystical tradition. As an integrative thinker, Rohr expertly weaves psychological insights and literary and artistic references with Franciscan theology, showing that the rich theological contributions of St. Francis, St. Clare, St. Bonaventure, and John Duns Scotus are guiding lights for sincere spiritual seekers.

St. Francis of Assisi may be one of Catholicism’s most popular saints, but he is also perhaps the most misunderstood, often caricatured in birdbaths and gardens. In this Eager to Love Companion Guide, globally recognized teacher Richard Rohr invites readers into the dynamism of Franciscan spirituality. As Pope Francis has also done in several encyclicals, Rohr invites readers into the expansive and inclusive tradition founded on St. Francis’s revolutionary embrace of the teachings of Jesus. It is recommended that this guide is read alongside Rohr’s Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi.

What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as ''''falling upward.'''' In Falling Upward, 2e, Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the two halves of life, revealing how those who have gone ''''down'''' are the only ones who understand how to go ''''up'''' to experience true contentment. This new edition includes 20-30% new and updated content with the central themes focusing on practical guidance on living a life of love and meaning in a world of suffering and conflict. It also includes a foreword by bestselling author Brene Brown.

“Richard Rohr’s work has been life-changing in my own experience. Over the last twenty years, no other teacher has had a more formative impact on my mind and heart than this unpretentious Franciscan brother. Being set free from the need to perform—to get it right—has been a particularly important gift for me.”—Belden C. Lane, from the foreword A newly revised edition of Richard Rohr''s perennial bestseller, this book reflects and incorporates his years of experience with men''s work as well as changes in society. With Richard Rohr as mentor and guide, men—and women who care about men—will want to study and discuss the ideas presented here. A new foreword from Belden C. Lane emphasizes the need for this work to continue.

每個信仰耶穌基督的人，都應該讀這本書！ ★紐約時報暢銷書，美國Amazon五星好評 ★全球公認具影響力的靈性導師、《踏上生命的第二旅程》作者巔峰之作 本書探討耶穌被稱為「基督」的真義， 幫助我們放開我執，以默觀的方式去「看」， 在萬事萬物中看到基督的愛與臨在。 ☉為什麼我們被稱為「基督徒」而不是「耶穌徒」？ 大多數人都知道耶穌是誰，但你知道「基督」是誰嗎？基督只是耶穌的姓氏或用來表明身分的頭銜嗎？基督的角色和耶穌有何不同？從耶穌誕生以來，耶穌與基督不總是同一個人嗎？ 身為全球知名的靈修導師，五十年來，羅爾神父幫助了上百萬人意識到信仰與靈性的重要性。在本書中，他首次探討耶穌被稱為「基督」的意涵，以及我們對信仰的這些理解要如何化成實際生活，為生命重新帶來希望和意義。 ☉在上主內看見一切，也在一切的事物中看見上主 我們的理解常受到文化、宗教辯論和人類自我中心傾向的局限。羅爾神父邀請我們放開我執，邁入基督真諦的堂奧。他一再強調以「看」來導入基督的奧秘，這個「看」不是用肉眼看，而是用默觀的方式去看，去和不同於自己的人相遇，去體會並充實自己的生命。你將發現，基督在閱讀過程越來越擴大，你和祂的連結也越來越深刻。 本書的思想引人深省，是一本具有里程碑意義的經典之作。它也邀請我們，在信仰的表層之下尋找，看見每個人、每個事物的神聖之處。 【牧者、學者、靈修輔導、各界成功人士一致推薦】 林思伶／靜宜大學校長 胡國楨／聖博敏神學院教師 黃敏正／天主教台南教區主教 黃懷秋／輔大宗教學系教授 黃大德／香港恒生大學講師 陳南州／基督長老教會牧師 鄒逸蘭／修女暨靈修輔導 嚴任吉／耶穌會神父 梅琳達．蓋茲／前微軟總經理 波諾Bono／搖滾天團U2主唱 孔茂功／美國聖公會首席主教 葛藍伯－麥克遜／美國歸正教會名譽秘書長 克莉絲汀．鮑爾斯／美國CNN政治評論家 蒂莫西．施萊弗／國際特殊奧林匹克運動會主席

Meet Abraham, a man caught in a matrix of violence who has the audacity and faith to challenge the very notion of divine violence. Meet Moses, known for leading people on an external journey through the wilderness, but who also models an inner journey toward wholeness. Meet David, who fulfills the classic archetypes of king, warrior, magician, and lover, but also specializes in love, as should we all. And beside them, you''ll meet Isaiah, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, Timothy, John, two Josephs, Elijah, and Jesus. This classic work of Richard Rohr--in this new edition--shows how he uses biblical scholarship, reading the Bible psychologically, always looking for the inner dynamics of the developing character. The Bible is doing its intended work when it helps us live consciously and creatively, growing toward the light. Soul Brothers also gives us a window into Richard Rohr''s theology. He is not primarily focused on being religiously correct or theologically fastidious. Rather, he shows how good theology leads us to be more fully human.

Frutto di un sapere antichissimo, l''enneagramma è stata una "mappa" utilizzata per secoli da maestri e guide spirituali, come è testimoniato da alcune confraternite sufi già sul finire del Medioevo. Nato per classificare la personalità in nove differenti caratteri psicologici, l''enneagramma può essere definito una "tipologia dinamica", poiché, nonostante riconosca una ricorsività nel comportamento umano, aiuta a individuare percorsi che guidano al pieno sviluppo della propria singolare personalità. Nell''Invito alla lettura Mariolina Ceriotti Migliarese spiega che l''enneagramma «può risultare utile se ci porta a essere curiosi di noi stessi, se ci mette in cammino, e se diventa parte di un percorso di maggiore conoscenza di sé e dell''altro; utile se ci suggerisce che il nostro carattere non è un punto di arrivo fisso e immodificabile, ma al contrario un punto di partenza». Apprezzata da teologi e psicologi in quanto tramite tra spiritualità e psicologia, questa classificazione può favorire la scoperta del "vero Io" e accompagnare verso una maturazione tanto umana quanto spirituale.

When Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God, he was talking about an utterly different way of relating to human society as we know it. Discover a transformative understanding of faith in Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount by acclaimed spiritual leader and Franciscan priest Richard Rohr. In this updated edition of Jesus’ Plan for a New World, Rohr explores the implications of Christ’s best-known teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, offering a fresh perspective on what it means for Christian life today. Through his insightful analysis and commentary, Rohr explains the historical and cultural context of each of these Bible verses, shedding light on the revolutionary nature of Jesus’ blueprint for an alternative way of being. From the Beatitudes to overturning conventional wisdom and challenging traditional power structures, this paperback book provides guidance and inspiration for those seeking the true heart of their faith. The enlightening book offers a new way of understanding and living as a Christian woman or man, according to the teachings of Jesus. Whether you are a long-time follower of Jesus, a knowledge truth seeker, or are just beginning to study his religious sermons, Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount offers a clear yet challenging look at the vision presented by the holy Jesus. Gain a transformative understanding of his preaching and embark on a spiritual journey toward a complete relationship with the Kingdom of God.

In this small but masterly-crafted book, Richard Rohr addresses what Christianity views as the three traditional sources of evil - the world, the flesh and the devil – to encourage us to look beyond our personal moral failings and give us principles for resisting evil on a wider scale. Exploring how Christianity has focused almost exclusively on individual evil, or the sins of the flesh, he offers a gripping interpretation of Jesus'' teachings and the writings of Paul the Apostle to show how vital it is that we also understand the often subtle and well-disguised evil of the world and the devil. This book offers no easy solutions. Yet, skilfully distilling half a century of teaching and preaching, The World, the Flesh and the Devil will leave you with a greater understanding of evil and its role in the social issues of our time, and better equipped to recognise and fight it. With his characteristic wisdom and compassion, Rohr offers us principles for resisting the social evils pervading our lives, in which we are all complicit, through Christian contemplation and by reaching out to one another in love.

In this companion to The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr and Patrick Boland offer forty reflections and practices exploring what it means to live “in Christ.” In his landmark book The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr articulated a transformative view of what it means to recognize Jesus as “Christ”—as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. Now, in partnership with Patrick Boland, a psychotherapist and member of Rohr’s Center for Action and Contemplation community, he invites readers to engage with the themes of the book through spiritual practice. Each reflection in this book draws on a key passage of The Universal Christ, paired with prayers, journal prompts, and embodied exercises that invite readers into a more personal encounter with the truth that the presence and compassion of the Christ are in every thing. Whether read daily for the season of Lent or explored over the course of a year, Every Thing Is Sacred is a hope-filled journey into the love at the heart of all things.

Het enneagram is een eeuwenoude methode om tot diepere zelfkennis te komen, die lange tijd mondeling werd doorgegeven en door het basisboek van Richard Rohr en Andreas Ebert in het Westen grote weerklank kreeg. Het onderscheidt negen karaktertypen die je meer inzicht geven in je talenten, je innerlijke barrières en je diepste drijfveren. Dit basisboek, waarvan wereldwijd al meer dan een half miljoen exemplaren werden verkocht, biedt een gedetailleerde en verhelderende beschrijving van de negen karaktertypes. De auteurs gaan bovendien dieper in op hoe deze types zich onderling verhouden en laten zien hoe je het enneagram als wegwijzer in je leven kunt gebruiken. In het boek is ook de Typetest van Markus Becker opgenomen, waarmee je aan de hand van een concrete vragenlijst kunt bepalen welk type bij jou dominant aanwezig is.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From one of the world’s most influential spiritual thinkers, a long-awaited book exploring what it means that Jesus was called “Christ,” and how this forgotten truth can restore hope and meaning to our lives. “Anyone who strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and inspiration in the pages of this book.”—Melinda Gates In his decades as a globally recognized teacher, Richard Rohr has helped millions realize what is at stake in matters of faith and spirituality. Yet Rohr has never written on the most perennially talked about topic in Christianity: Jesus. Most know who Jesus was, but who was Christ? Is the word simply Jesus’s last name? Too often, Rohr writes, our understandings have been limited by culture, religious debate, and the human tendency to put ourselves at the center. Drawing on scripture, history, and spiritual practice, Rohr articulates a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. “God loves things by becoming them,” he writes, and Jesus’s life was meant to declare that humanity has never been separate from God—except by its own negative choice. When we recover this fundamental truth, faith becomes less about proving Jesus was God, and more about learning to recognize the Creator’s presence all around us, and in everyone we meet. Thought-provoking, practical, and full of deep hope and vision, The Universal Christ is a landmark book from one of our most beloved spiritual writers, and an invitation to contemplate how God liberates and loves all that is.

導言 //也許本書最關乎的，乃是「看」──但這「看」遠多於僅僅「望」，因為這「看」包含辨識，和伴隨而來的欣賞。這正是默觀中的「看」，也是任何真正內心對話的關鍵。默觀思維（contemplative mind）並非告訴我們看甚麼，而是教導我們怎樣看眼前的事物。 默觀讓人看見事物在整全中蘊涵的真理。默觀是精神的操練與恩賜，使我們得以抽離──甚至在神經系統方面抽離──對慣性思維的沉溺，也抽離對左腦的過度倚賴──左腦總是覺得自己在掌管一切。默觀令人不再相信一己淺薄的二分法思維（將事情化約為兩個選擇，然後通常認同其中一方），並逐漸察覺二分法那種管中窺豹之狹隘現實觀的乏善可陳。事實上，二分法的結果必然是膚淺，不然就是愚昧。惟獨默觀者或具深刻直覺者，才會勇於涉足更廣闊更開豁的領域。也許正因如此，愛因斯坦（Albert Einstein）才有這句名言：「想像比知識重要。知識有制限，想像卻可在瞬間漫游天地。」 但我們怎樣才可學得這種默觀思維──這種深渺、奧妙、生機勃勃的觀看現實的方法呢？我們又怎麼與現實同在呢？為甚麼這種思維不是生而有之呢？事實上，這種思維的確會出現片刻—當人在極愛或極痛之中──只是這種眼界大開的時刻總不長久。我們很快又會退回二分法的分析架構，以一己判斷重新掌舵。祈禱操練──默觀──不過是一種方法，幫助人在長時期及各種境況中，保存極愛與極痛的果子。而我們必須勤於操練默觀；老實說，人生就是不息的操練。// ｜作者簡介｜ 羅爾（Richard Rohr ），「普世教會合一運動」旗手，倡議基督教密契主義（Christian mysticism）和永恆傳統（Perennial Tradition）中的普世覺醒。他是美國新墨西哥州方濟會的司鐸、「行動與默觀中心」（Center for Action and Contemplation）創辦人。他的教導建基於默觀與虛己的操練、前衞的關愛行動，尤其致力服事弱勢社羣。羅爾著作等身，包括《屬天舞蹈》（The Divine Dance）、《水中呼吸》（Breathing Under Water）、《不朽的鑽石》（Immortal Diamond）、《踏上生命的第二旅程》（Falling Upward）。更多關於羅爾及「行動與默觀中心」的資訊，可參https://cac.org。

In these daily reflections, Richard Rohr invites us to rediscover the spring hidden inside each one of us. He reminds us of our inherent belovedness and God''s indwelling presence. Remembering who we truly are is a gradual, lifelong journey: Fr Richard offers insights to ease the process and lead us back to our Source. Although each life moves at its own pace and in different ways, our growth does follow a common sequence - from innocence, through inevitable brokenness, to putting ourselves back together, through ripening into union with self, God, the world, and others. The author explores each stage, drawing from Scripture, Christian mystics, non-dual teachers from various faiths, and wisdom from other fields such as psychology, science, the Enneagram, and the Twelve Steps. He is not teaching new concepts so much as framing them in a way that resonates with our intuitive wisdom, the truth that our souls already know. Each week concludes with a unique invitation to contemplative practice. Throughout the book, Fr Richard also calls us to compassionate action: the spiritual journey is not merely for our own transformation, but for the healing of the world.

En Compasión silenciosa, Richard Rohr nos propone un viaje para encontrar a Dios en las profundidades del silencio. El silencio divino nos ofrece paz y nos invita a la compasión hacia los demás. La experiencia del silencio es la experiencia del vacío y, a la vez, de la unidad del Ser. Según él, "el silencio no es solo lo que rodea las palabras, sino aquello de lo que procede todo ser y a lo que retornan todas las cosas, el fundamento mismo de la realidad". La enseñanza de Rohr está basada en la contemplación y la kénosis (autovaciamiento), que se expresan mediante una compasión radical, en especial respecto a personas socialmente marginadas. Su visión de la mística cristiana se inscribe en el marco de la tradición perenne y un espíritu ecuménico que busca puentes con las otras tradiciones religiosas.

For Christians seeking a way of thinking outside of strict dualities, this guide explores methods for letting go of division and living in the present. Drawn from the Gospels, Jesus, Paul, and the great Christian contemplatives, this examination reveals how many of the hidden truths of Christianity have been misunderstood or lost and how to read them with the eyes of the mystics rather than interpreting them through rational thought. Filled with sayings, stories, quotations, and appeals to the heart, specific methods for identifying dualistic thinking are presented with simple practices for stripping away ego and the fear of dwelling in the present.

Rev. ed. of: A lever and a place to stand: the contemplative stance, the active prayer. c2011.

Advent is not about a sentimental waiting for the Baby Jesus --Richard Rohr Advent is a time to focus our expectation and anticipation on the adult Christ, the Cosmic Christ, who challenges us to empty ourselves, to lose ourselves, to surrender. Preparing for Christmas offers daily meditations, prayers, Scripture readings, and questions for reflection for each day of Advent.

A valuable new companion journal for the best-selling Falling Upward In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or "gone down" are the only ones who understand "up." The Companion Journal helps those who have (and those who have not) read Falling Upward to engage more deeply with the questions the book raises. Using a blend of quotes, questions for individual and group reflection, stories, and suggestions for spiritual practices, it provides a wise guide for deepening the spiritual journey. . . at any time of life. Explains why the second half of life can and should be full of spiritual richness Offers tools for spiritual growth and greater understanding of the ideas in Falling Upward Richard Rohr is a regular contributing writer for Sojourners and Tikkun magazines This important companion to Falling Upward is an excellent tool for exploring the counterintuitive messages of how we grow spiritually.

Dissolve the distractions of ego to find our authentic selves in God In his bestselling book Falling Upward, Richard Rohr talked about ego (or the False Self) and how it gets in the way of spiritual maturity. But if there''s a False Self, is there also a True Self? What is it? How is it found? Why does it matter? And what does it have to do with the spiritual journey? This book likens True Self to a diamond, buried deep within us, formed under the intense pressure of our lives, that must be searched for, uncovered, separated from all the debris of ego that surrounds it. In a sense True Self must, like Jesus, be resurrected, and that process is not resuscitation but transformation. Shows how to navigate spiritually difficult terrain with clear vision and tools to uncover our True Selves Written by Father Richard Rohr, the bestselling author of Falling Upward Examines the fundamental issues of who we are and helps us on our path of spiritual maturity Immortal Diamond (whose title is taken from a line in a Gerard Manley Hopkins poem) explores the deepest questions of identity, spirituality, and meaning in Richard Rohr''s inimitable style.