His weekly column is carried by more than seventy newspapers. He is a sought-after lecturer, and his books are throughout the English-speaking world. Rolheiser serves as president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Stick with it through part one of the book (chapters 1 and 2) in which Rolheiser sets the stage for the rest of the book. Sacred Fire A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity by Ronald Rolheiser The Patheos Book Club features 'Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity' by. It is a follow-up to his The Holy Longing, and the predecessor to a yet-to-be-written book on Radical Discipleship. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Though not a hot-off-the-press book, Sacred Fire by Ronald Rolheiser is well worth reading. Sacred Fire is a book to read slowly and pray with, asking God to show you what’s next on your journey, to learn how you can become all flame. Here, we experience the full gamut of human life, pleasure and. Rolheiser moves from talking about the stages of discipleship to scripture to prayer blessing others and then leads us to a vision of radical discipleship. In this new book, Rolheiser takes us on a journey through the dark night of the senses and of the spirit. Many of the spiritual insights for this book were drawn from the writings of Fr. With his trademark acuity, wit, and thoughtfulness, Rolheiser shows how identifying and embracing discipleship will lead to new heights of spiritual awareness and maturity. Living in the Sacred is about how we stay true to these commitments as disciples of Christ.īulk pricing is available. Having moved through the “getting your life together” stage participants have made life commitments either in marriage or other relationships, child raising, to sick or elderly parents or other relatives, careers, communities, etc. In Sacred Fire, Rolheiser’s deeply affecting prose urges us on in pursuit of the most holy of all passionsa deep and lasting intimacy with God. Living in the Sacred takes participants on a deeper spiritual journey exploring the second stage of discipleship: “Giving your life away”. What constitutes a truly mature following of Jesus As the poet Rainer Maria Rilke suggests, Live the questions now. Real wisdom is attained only over a long period of time, and with great effort. This book intends to lead believers to live less self-centered, more mature lives. 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.Living in the Sacred is a follow-up faith-sharing resource for RENEW International’s popular Longing for the Holy and is based on Ronald Rolheiser’s book, Sacred Fire. Sacred Fire is addressed primarily to the second phase of the spiritual life. 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. When a green log is placed in a fire, it doesn’t start to burn immediately. 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. John, explaining how a person can become inflamed with altruistic love, uses the image of a log bursting into flame in a fireplace. 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. Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) Sacred Fire: A Vision for a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity by Ronald Rolheiser. The last few decades have rapidly birthed a modern world that would have been unrecognizable 50 years ago. Now in paperback, the bestselling author of The Holy Longing offers an inspiring guide to help all of us struggling with God and faith in tumultuous times.
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