Universal Christ by bestselling author Richard Rohr is a long-awaited book that explores what it means that Jesus was called Christ, and how this forgotten truth can transform everything we see, hope for and believe.
Richard Rohr (Author)
FR RICHARD ROHR is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province.
He founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque,
New Mexico in 1986, where he presently serves as Founding Director.
An internationally known speaker, he teaches on such themes as
adult Christian spirituality, men’s spirituality, and politics and
spirituality, and has published many books, including Falling
Upward and Immortal Diamond (SPCK, 2012 and 2013 respectively).
Rohr sees the Christ everywhere, and not just in people. He reminds
us that the first incarnation of God is in Creation itself, and he
tells us that "God loves things by becoming them." Just for that
sentence, and there are so many more, I cannot put this book
down.
*Bono, U2 on THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST*
Fr Richard helps us to see and hear Jesus of Nazareth in what he
taught, what he did and who he is - the loving, liberating and
life-giving expression and presence of God. In so doing he is
helping Christianity to reclaim its soul anew.
*Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in America
on THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST*
Fr Richard challenges us to search beneath the surface of our faith
and see what is sacred in everyone and everything. Anyone who
strives to put their faith into action will find encouragement and
inspiration in the pages of this book.
*Melinda Gates, author of The Moment of Lift on THE UNIVERSAL
CHRIST*
Rohr has a wonderful attention to detail and a profound capacity to
unfold what it means to see the reality of Christ in Creation and
in and through our human struggles. This is a remarkable book . . .
Be aware also that [it] is not an entirely comfortable read - Rohr
offers those who journey with him in this narrative some radical
theological wisdom.
*Canon James Woodward, Principal of Sarum College on THE UNIVERSAL
CHRIST*
A major shift in our culture is needed, and Richard Rohr's
unpacking of The Universal Christ is a critical step in the right
direction. Remembering our connection to "every thing" has
implications for our religious traditions, society - and dare I say
it - even our politics.
*Kirsten Powers, CNN political analyst and USA Today columnist on
THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST*
Anyone who has made a confession of faith in Jesus Christ should
read this book to grasp more fully the vast and startling
implications of this belief. This is Richard Rohr at his best,
providing an overall summation of his theological insights that
have been life-changing for so many.
*Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, General Secretary emeritus of the
Reformed Church in America on THE UNIVERSAL CHRIST*
Here, Christianity finds its root and its destiny in all things, in
all matter, in all creation. and here, we find our connection to
universal belonging, to universal trust, and to universal love.
This book will change religion and make it tender and gentle and
transformational.
*Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics on THE UNIVERSAL
CHRIST*
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