Event Details
The Tears Of Things by Richard Rohr – Prophetic Wisdom For An Age Of Outrage
We are Offering – Zoom Online or In Person(come to San Damiano Retreat). Here are the Dates for the 6-Week book study on Wednesdays and you can make your reservation for Morning or Evening: Wednesday, May 7; Wednesday, May 14; Wednesday, May 21; Wednesday, May 28; Wednesday, June 4; Wednesday, June 11.
The Program will start on Wednesdays Morning from 10:00 am to 11:30am and Wednesdays Evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The cost is $125 per person for six sessions.
Cancellation policy
Overnight or Multi-day/weekend retreats: $50 fee. Day Retreat: $20. Fees may be applied to future retreats. The fees may be waived in event of extenuating circumstances. Contact Kateri at 925-837-9141 x315.
About the Event
In his first major work since The Universal Christ, New York Times bestselling author Richard Rohr offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets.
The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today. Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom, paving a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a way of compassionate living in a hurting world.
We are offering this as a 6-week book study, with options for morning or evening sessions—“hybrid”—in person or on line. Facilitated by Bro. Mark Schroeder, O.F.M. All sessions are on Wednesdays: May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28 and June 4, June 11.
Session Outline – Wednesdays Morning from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM:
10:00 am: In person gathering
10:15 am: Zoom audience joins us and Opening Prayer
10:20 am: Review (May 7: Introduction)
10:25 am: Reading and discussing the text
10:50 am: Guided Meditation
10:55 am: Reading and discussing the text
11:10 am: Wrap Up
11:15 am: Zoom audience “leaves” & In Person Discussion
11:30 am: In Person finishes and departure
Session Outline – Wednesdays Evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM:
7:00 pm: In person gathering
7:15 pm: Zoom audience joins us and Opening Prayer
7:20 pm: Review (May 7: Introduction)
7:25 pm: Reading and discussing the text
7:50 pm: Guided Meditation
7:55 pm: Reading and discussing the text
8:10 pm: Wrap Up
8:15 pm: Zoom audience “leaves” & In Person Discussion
8:30 pm: In Person finishes and departure
Richard Rohr is a globally recognized Franciscan friar and ecumenical teacher whose work bears witness to the deep wisdom of Christian mysticism. For more than 50 years, Richard has illuminated the spiritual path with his teachings on incarnational mysticism, nondual consciousness, and contemplation—always with a deep commitment to transforming the world through love and justice.
He is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, an educational nonprofit that introduces spiritual seekers to the Christian contemplative path of transformation. He is the author of many books, including the New York Times bestseller The Universal Christ, Falling Upward, and Breathing Under Water.
Cost for the six sessions is $125. For either In Person or Zoom Online participation.
The book will be released March 4th. Participants need to order the book for themselves. We will be having the book for sale in our Gift Shop at a later date.
The Tears of Things is Richard’s most profound work, the culmination of a life fully lived. Drawing from his own journey through anger, sadness, and into love, Richard Rohr offers a deeply personal and universal message. Seamlessly weaving ancient wisdom with modern insight, this book invites readers to integrate action and contemplation in a vibrant and compassionate tradition of contemplative Christianity.
About the Presenter(s)
Bro. Mark Schroeder, O.F.M.
Mark has been a Franciscan Friar for over 40 years. He lives at San Damiano Retreat and offers spiritual direction. His other ministries have included social justice advocacy, teaching ecological awareness and nonviolence, parish work, homeless housing, and being the Guardian (local superior) in our Franciscan friaries. He enjoys leading retreats on all sorts of topics.
Mark includes a “Franciscan spin” in his ministry — openness to many forms of spirituality, care of Self, and the value of action in our everyday world. Mark is also active in 12-step spirituality.
