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Richard Rohr — Growing Up Men
Jun 13, 2019
Richard Rohr, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, discusses male formation, father hunger, and why contemplation is magnetic to people, including millennials. Rohr explores the concept of living in deep time, the power of contemplation, and the transformative power of vulnerability. He also shares his journey to becoming a Franciscan and founding the Center for Action and Contemplation.
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- Contemplation enables us to trust the depth of time, connecting with the timeless aspects of life.
- Addressing father hunger and providing male initiation rites help men overcome negative impacts and foster personal growth.
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Contemplation & Magnetism of Deep Time
Father Richard Rohr discusses the importance of contemplation and deep time in spiritual practice. He explains that contemplation allows us to trust the depth of time, enabling us to rest and not be caught up in chronological time. By learning to contemplate, we can transcend the passing nature of our passions and preoccupations, and connect with the timeless and meaningful aspects of life.
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