Homilies by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM Center for Action and Contemplation

If there were more priests like Richard Rohr I would not have left the Catholic Church!

Father Rohr offers humble and healing gospel message sorely needed in the world today. It is based on theology deeply rooted in scripture and his Franciscan calling.
I saw one reviewer mistakenly identify him as anti capitalist (equating capitalism with free marketplace-they can at times work in conjunction together but they are not synonymous concepts) and pro Marxist (with the implication that this is the only alternative to capitalism) with a liberation theology(a fairly new Protestant theology) agenda...Not only is it not true it sadly struck me that this person is still stuck in fear based transactional theology and it can be very frightening to have those parameters reflected back and challenged.
I encourage anyone who feels challenged when listening, to prayerfully consider why. I heard it said that good theology should comfort the discomforted and discomfort the comfortable...
So if you are comfortable in your ivory tower then prepare to be challenged but he will always point you towards grace in the end.

Fr. Richard knows what’s up. He is not afraid to speak directly to the misguided motivations and messages of an often times clueless “capitalistic christianity” that has been allowed to colonize western culture. He is a voice of reason interpreting Scripture in a way that is humbling while remaining compassionate to ours and his own humanity. This guy is the real deal - authentic and open and unafraid to allow God to speak through him and with him. Keep up the good!