Yes, and...: Daily Meditations Hardcover – August 20, 2013

Richard Rohr is Franciscan priest in the Catholic mystic tradition. In this book of daily readings, he explores Christianity from a decidedly non-dogmatic perspective. Rohr's message is to release the ego and seek union with God, who is everywhere. He has little use for hierarchy and centers of power, and he does not see religious law as the path to salvation. Rather, Rohr sees the dualities of this world as an illusion, and he looks behind them to find the unities. He breaks down barriers, between people, between our ideal and shadow self, between human and God. In this sense, Rohr's religion has a Buddist quality -- our physical and psychological selves are not our true selves; suffering is the teacher for transformation. For Rohr, we find our true selves by releasing attachments to thi world and seeking unon with God.The only thing I wish is that this book were organized into 365 days, to make it easier to read as a daily practice.

This book was used but acceptable, however when I received it, it was In fantastic shape. Plus it arrived even sooner than predicted.Would enjoy ordering from this source again,

This is not a book you sit down and read. It's a book of Christian meditations you have to reflect on a little at a time, prayerfully, with a lot of listening in the silence. These meditations have opened my mind to who God is and who I am in relationship to God and to others who also reflect the divine image...and yet it doesn't give any precise answers. If anything, it's about exploring the questions more than the answers, about evolving toward deeper understanding and union with Christ Jesus at your own pace. These meditations point you in certain directions but they never say, here's the path you must follow: don't stray from it. Each of us is on our own journey toward God, and the book respects that. It doesn't say, "This is the Way," but rather "Find Your Way," but with one clarification: all of our ways ultimately pull us in the same direction if we truly attend to the voice of the spirit speaking within us. As other commentators have said, it's probably not a book you would want to buy "cold." It requires some familiarity with Rohr's views on contemplation and spirituality (start with some of his other books or, as I did, watch some of his YouTube videos--a good one to start with is "The Cosmic Christ," especially if you're Catholic). More than anyone else, Fr. Rohr has helped me as an older gay male feel like I too am an integral part of the body of Christ. I know that probably doesn't sound like a big deal but when you've lived on the margins of the church for as many years as I have, experiencing rejection, self-loathing, and endless guilt (but never walking away), it is a VERY big deal. For the first time, I feel spiritually liberated. As a Catholic (although I hasten to add that you don't have to be a Catholic to benefit from this book), for the first time I no longer feel like an outsider looking in. Although I may not be in with the bishop (although our new pope might be a different matter!), of one thing I am certain--I am in with Jesus. We all have our closets, whether we're gay or not. We need to come out of them and step into the light. These meditations are helping me do that.

The used book had some water damage but, if one ignores the fact, it’s in PERFECT condition. Worth the buy, and -so far- worth the read!

The daily reflections are just what I was hoping. They help me make friends with Christianity after being raised in a home where Jesus, God and the Bible we weapon used and used to control me with shame. Now I practice meditation and Shambhala Buddhism and these daily meditations welcome me home to all of the love and justice that is present in the Bible and in Jesus’ example. What a blessing to have found this book and perspective. I feel like I’m reading words that describe my innermost experiences, feelings, and longings that I’ve never discussed or put into words.

I was taught in Sunday school that Jesus loved everyone, no exceptions. However, after several attempts to find a religion that exhibited unconditional love, I walked away. The hypocrisy of some so-called religious leaders and their followers was more than I choose to deal with. BUT, I could not deny THE EXISTENCE OF A FORCE WITHIN ME.YES, AND..., confirms most, if not everything, I've felt and/or believed since my days in Sunday school. A life well lived is not so much about striving for perfection as much as it is in how we treat ourselves and each other. Hate isn't nearly as much the enemy as Greed.

I've been a fan of Richard Rohr for nearly 30 years. He has a wonderful way of decluttering my mind of old ways of thinking about myself and my relationship of myself with God, with others and all God's creation. Each meditation prompts me to pray and reflect on God's loving presence.Highly recommended.

This collection of readings is a great way to start and/or end your day. And be on the lookout for multiple resources Fr. Rohr uses and therefore shares throughout. It will bless your journey.

This is a superb book to have on your bedside table so that you can read the short meditations either first thing in the morning or last thing at night. It is one that you can rotate year after year as there is a lot in it.

This is daily meditations and I am reading it in that way - nibbling rathe r than diving in head first. Rohr is, as usual, first class.

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brilliant!

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