Rohr talks about the need for the first stage of contemplation which involves observing one’s stream of consciousness, watching the mind’s thoughts come and go, ebb and flow. “Religion, at the mature level, used meditation, contemplation, and silence, recognizing we have to clear away the normal dualistic mind (either/or, black/white) which is not adequate to the mystery.”įr. Rohr, the way we approach our day-to-day life and our religious beliefs do not allow us to understand, embrace or even recognize the great mystery of God, love, and compassion because we are locked in the grids of our own conditioned minds. “All the great religions, at least at the mature level, recognize that we need a different set of eyes to read, to understand spiritual realities…If we approach spiritual realities with the same Mexican jumping bean mind that we approach our everyday life, we are not going very far or seeing very much.”Īccording to Fr.
In his travels and work he sees a great yearning inside and outside of the church for a different and deeper way of knowing God. Rohr outlines his vision of a non-dual, contemplative Christianity, which disappeared from the west 400 years ago. In this inspiring talk given at Norwich Cathedral (the home of Julian of Norwich), Fr. For detailed information about Richard Rohr and his work, explore Fr. Enjoy his perspective on Christian contemplation. Stillness Speaks is pleased to offer this overview of Fr. The spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness