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The Naked Now
- Learning to See as the Mystics See
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts
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- Mister E
- 2020-04-15
exceptional insights on Christianity
Richard Rohr has taught me that I can end my quest for Spiritual meaning. It was with me all my life. I was exposed to and taught Christian Spirituality in a language that did not speak to me, nor did I understand. Even New Age versions have lost their ability to communicate. Richard gives us the truth in a way that resonates with what Jesus wanted us to experience. You get a taste for that when you experience Richard's writing. If you want to find yourself, start with the Naked Now and then explore his other works. E
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- I. Whallin
- 2020-01-22
Everything I've been feeling lately
I'm in RCIA right now to get confirmed in spring of 2020. This book put into words a lot of what I've been feeling lately, and gave me a renewed sense if hope and faith for the future. I know I'll come back to it again again to further develop my spiritual insight and strategies for deepening my relationship with God.
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- Evgueni
- 2020-01-27
Awakening
Read Richard Rohr before, but this book is a succulent summary of all his teachings, poetic and didactic at the same time. It reads like a riddle yet offers clarity. Thanks
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- L Poindexter
- 2020-05-12
Engaging as also
As with every book by Richard Rohr, if my mind should wonder, it usually will miss something insightful. I then go back to where my mind left off. The author is never easy to read but I keep buying the next book I haven't read.
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- Lynn Smith
- 2020-06-15
Great insight into Being Present!
Loved this book! I feel it's insight will deepen as I grow, and so I will be going back to it in the future!
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- M Goldman
- 2020-03-04
Much needed wisdom
I always struggle with living in the now and this was a very helpful book. I will keep it and listen to it more and hopefully put it in practice in my everyday life.
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- Rev_Rob
- 2021-05-01
The core of Rohr.
this is the skeleton and heart of rohrs teaching. read this before his others. also chapters are titled in this recording. really helpful
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- Mary Smith
- 2021-04-15
Perhaps the most fascinating Rohr book of all
If you are trying to understand why and how many Christians are turning to contemplative prayer and
other ways of more directly connecting with Jesus, this is a book you'll enjoy. It also helps explain why
Christianity is having a harder time reaching out to younger generations... If you think outside the box
and yet love the Holy Trinity -- you've got to read this book. Rohr shares vibrant and clear thoughts
about where we need to head with our faith -- staying aware of the need for ongoing change (both
personal and institutional).
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- Flukyspore
- 2021-01-17
Awe inspiring
I have found so much joy and satisfaction in this book, that it has immediately become the number one staple of my library. I especially value how the author approaches Jesus and Christianity with a sincere truth purpose, leaving out more mainstream (church) political / egotistical motives.
The explanations about Jesus'way, the meanings of his teachings, and those of scripture passages, ring so true and allow embarking on a new, refreshing, powerful adventure to higher awareness.
The narration could not have been better, and feels completely in sync with the author's intended message.
Thank you, Mr Rohr, for writing this book and touching my life like no other has been able to touch it before.
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- Shaniece Clark
- 2021-01-02
This book is freeing gives us permission
This book provides us insight on out ontology and purpose and guides us to that safe place we are naked and free before God and ourselves.
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