"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 o ffers daily meditations,
prayers, Scripture readings, and questions for re flection for each day of
Advent.
Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness
to the universal awakening within mystical and transformational traditions. A
Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province, and founder of the Center for
Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of
the Rohr Institute, his teaching is grounded in practices of contemplation and
lived kenosis (self-emptying), expressing itself in radical compassion,
particularly for the socially marginalized.
Franciscan priest Richard Rohr is founding director of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He considers the proclamation of the gospel to be his primary call, and the related themes he addresses include eco-spirituality, Scripture as liberation, non-dual thought, the integration of action and contemplation, peace and justice issues, and male spirituality. Author of numerous books, including Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality and Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps, he gives retreats and lectures internationally. He is a regular contributing writer for Sojourners and Tikkun magazines.
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Meet Richard! Watch him discuss Preparing for Christmas.