November 9 – 11, 2007 ● Las Colinas, TX
About the Presenter
Fr. Richard Rohr, internationally noted author and spiritual teacher, is a Franciscan of the New Mexico province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Richard’s gift is articulating to our minds what we already know in our hearts. He considers the proclamation of the Gospel to be his primary call and uses many different platforms to communicate that message. His most recent recording is Prophets Then, Prophets Now.
“The 12-Step programs started speaking the Gospel in a rather secular way, a coded way, that sinners could hear and others would think almost quaint... Specifically, I think, the 12-Step programs made the reconnect between vulnerability and healing and love...”
—Fr. Richard Rohr
About the Sponsor
The Center for Action and Contemplation, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was founded in 1987 by Franciscan Father Richard Rohr. Father Rohr saw the need for a training/formation center that would allow spiritually seeking people to integrate a contemplative lifestyle and compassionate service. The CAC attracts people from around the world who seek peaceful, positive alternatives and solutions to the difficult challenges of our often materialistic, irrational and violent world. The center offers different programs and resources which you can read about on this website.