Breathing Under Water: Spirituality And The Twelve Steps by Richard Rohr Paperba

Description: Breathing Under Water by Richard Rohr In Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr enables us to identify our addiction (whatever it may be) and to overcome it through the grace of God. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description We are all addicted in some way.When we learn to identify our addiction, embrace our brokenness, and surrender to God, we begin to bring healing to ourselves and our world. In Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr shows how the gospel principles in the Twelve Steps can free anyone from addiction - from an obvious dependence on alcohol or drugs to the more common but less visible addiction that we all have to sin.Richard Rohr, is one of the greatest discoveries of the Twelve Step program, Americas most significant and authentic contribution to the history of spirituality. Rohr makes a case that the Twelve Steps relate well to Christian teaching and can rescue any of us who are drowning in addiction and might not even realize it-and we are all addicted in some way. To survive the tidal wave of compulsive behavior and addiction, Christians must learn "to breathe under water" and discover Gods love and compassion.In this exploration of Twelve Step Spirituality, Rohr identifies the core Christian principles in the Twelve Steps, connecting them to the Gospels.A must-read for any person who recognizes the need to go "inward" on their souls journey to question what their relationship is with God, themselves, and others.The CordRohr is a perfect writer on the subject of the 12 Steps. His easy-to-read book is essentially a commentary on each of the steps, with twelve chapters and a postscript that concisely tackles the big religious questions of human suffering, suffering with which addicts and their families are intimately acquainted. Jesus, Rohr answers, is no stranger to suffering . . . This is a good book for those in recovery from addiction and those who love them.Publishers WeeklyRichard Rohr continues to guide us to greater wholeness . . . his books have helped countless souls, especially those who struggle with issues of brokenness and seek transformation.National Catholic Reporter Author Biography 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, mens spirituality, and politics and spirituality, and has published many books, including Falling Upward and Immortal Diamond (SPCK, 2012 and 2013 respectively). Review Richard Rohr continues to guide us to greater wholeness. The latest example is his new book, Breathing Under Water. A prolific writer, his books have helped countless souls, especially those who struggle with issues of brokenness and seek transformation. * National Catholic Reporter *Spirituality is perhaps an ill-chosen word in this books subtitle, given that Rohrs characterization of Christianity is (and always has been) relentlessly incarnational. Here his identification of the gospel with the core tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous underscores how redemption comes to us in and through the messes we make of our lives, not despite them. Anyone with first- or even second-hand knowledge of the Twelve Steps can attest to the unsettling challenges they present to safe, respectable, middle-class Christianity: "When the churches forget their own gospel message, the Holy Spirit sneaks in through the ducts and air vents. AA meetings have been very good ductwork, allowing fresh air both in and out of many musty and mildewed churches." * The Christian Century *Breathing Under Water is a must-read for any person who recognizes the need to go "inward" on their souls journey to question what their relationship is with God, themselves, and others. The author guides us on a journey that begins with a powerlessness or being shipwrecked on a deserted island. It is Gods greatest surprise and constant disguise. We always want to be the manager of our lives. But God makes sure that several things will come our way that we cannot manage on our own... What Breathing Under Water comes to be is an understanding that those people who have undergone suffering and pain come up to be a compassionate people, loved by God, to be there for others experiencing a similar challenge in life. Rohr summarizes that a graced moment from God is when the suffering people can love and trust a suffering God, and through this deep transformation, will save and be there for one another. -- Paula J. Scraba, PhD * The Cord *This book offers us all a taste of the deep compassion of Christ towards and within our communities. -- Will van der Hart * Christianity Magazine *rich as a plum puddingit revitalised [his] moribund prayer life * Expository Times *a well laid out workout for the soul; pointing to a wisdom that spells genuine freedom * Inspire Magazine * Promotional In Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr enables us to identify our addiction (whatever it may be) and to overcome it through the grace of God. Details ISBN0281080909 Author Richard Rohr Year 2018 ISBN-10 0281080909 ISBN-13 9780281080908 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-04-19 UK Release Date 2018-04-19 Imprint SPCK Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2018-04-19 NZ Release Date 2018-04-19 Pages 208 Subtitle Spirituality And The Twelve Steps Publisher SPCK Publishing DEWEY 248.8629 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123910639;

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