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372: [Formed.] Fr. Ronald Rolheiser on the Dark Night of the Soul, Breaking the Hold of Sufficiency, The End Game of Spiritual Formation, and Becoming Aware of God

Jan 10, 2024
Father Ronald Rolheiser, a brilliant priest, discusses the dark night of the soul, breaking the hold of self-sufficiency, the end game of spiritual formation, becoming aware of God, and the key to purity of heart.
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  • Embrace childlikeness and break the illusion of self-sufficiency for spiritual formation.
  • Be present to God and avoid practical atheism by creating space for Him in our lives.

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The Importance of Childlikeness and Breaking Self-Sufficiency

The podcast discusses the importance of embracing childlikeness and breaking the illusion of self-sufficiency in the spiritual formation. It emphasizes that spiritual maturity is not about project self, but about yielding to God and becoming aware of His presence. The episode highlights the need to move beyond sophistication and return to a childlike simplicity in our faith. It also addresses the struggle of practical atheism, where we selectively depend on God in some areas of our lives while neglecting Him in others.

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