Exploring the complex relationship between spirituality and sexuality, the book delves into how sexual desire, often seen as unholy, actually originates from God. It addresses the struggle many religious individuals face in reconciling their desires with their faith. Through insightful reflections, Ron Rolheiser illuminates the meaning and purpose of desire, suggesting that it can guide us back to a deeper connection with the divine. The narrative offers permission to embrace these feelings, reassuring readers of God's acceptance and love.
Exploring the relationship between God, the church, and personal spirituality, this bestselling work offers a profound and accessible insight into the complexities of faith. Rolheiser delves into practical aspects of spirituality, making it relevant for everyday life, and encourages readers to deepen their understanding of their spiritual journey. This compelling narrative invites reflection and engagement with core spiritual themes, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to enrich their faith experience.
The book explores the future of faith through contributions from prominent authorities in spirituality, offering diverse perspectives on this significant theme. Edited by Fr. Rolheiser, it delves into contemporary spiritual challenges and insights, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the evolving landscape of belief.
A thoughtful exploration of loneliness, in the tradition of Henri Nouwen's classic Reaching Out . Loneliness may be more pervasive now than at any other time in human history. Cell phones and "instant messaging" not withstanding, our longing for meaningful connections seems to increase in direct proportion to our accessibility.In The Restless Heart , Ronald Rolheiser identifies different types of loneliness and discusses the dangers and opportunities they represent in our lives. Using contemporary parables from literature, film, and his own life, he shows that loneliness can be a tremendously creative and even valuable force when it is recognized, accepted and used as a dynamic catalyst. With his trademark clarity of vision, honesty, and intelligence, Rolheiser offers a distinctively Christian approach to living an examined, involved life and presents suggestions that will free readers to discover greater meaning and fulfillment in their own lives.
In this wide-ranging text, Ronald Rolheiser gives information and practical
advice on how to build a spi rituality for today and for the next century. He
also explai ns what Christian spirituality is and why we struggle with it.
The bestselling author of The Holy Longing provides an inspiring message of hope and perseverance for all of us struggling with our faith in tumultuous times The last few decades have rapidly birthed a modern world that would have been unrecognizable fifty years ago. As long-held beliefs on love, faith, and God are challenged by the aggregate of changes that have overhauled our world, many of us are left feeling confused and uncertain while old norms are challenged and redefined at breakneck speed.In Wrestling with God , Ronald Rolheiser offers a steady and inspiring voice to help us avow and understand our faith in a world where nothing seems solid or permanent. Drawing from his own life experience, as well as a storehouse of literary, psychological, and theological insights, the beloved author of Sacred Fire examines the fears and doubts that challenge us. It is in these struggles to find meaning, that Rolheiser lays out a path for faith in a world struggling to find faith, but perhaps more important, he helps us find our own rhythm within which to walk that path.
The book emphasizes the significance of prayer, presenting practical techniques for engaging in it through relatable language. Rolheiser draws on daily life, Scripture, and modern writers to explore common fears and challenges surrounding prayer. With a tone of gentle kindness, he provides encouragement and inspiration, inviting readers to confront their issues with prayer and find hope in their spiritual journey.
Ronald Rolheiser wyjaśnia znaczenie często błędnie rozumianego pojęcia
duchowości. Duchowość to niepokój, który tkwi w głębi każdego z nas. To, jak
ukierunkujemy ten niepokój, wyznacza różnicę pomiędzy duchowością zdrową a
ułomną. Jeśli gubimy się w poszukiwaniu własnej duchowości, autor będzie na
tej drodze przewodnikiem. Dzięki jego książce zakończymy swe poszukiwania i
odkryjemy to, co jest, i zawsze było, tuż obok.
