Review supplemental material audio, video, articles, books, etc. Carol bieleck, rscj from an unpublished work read by. Activist, author and spiritual teacher richard rohr presented breathing under water in the all saints church, pasadena rectors forum on. Biblestudy from a book by richard rohr entitled breathing underwater a spiritual look at the 12 steps. He makes a case that the twelve steps relate well to christian teaching and can rescue people who are drowning in addiction and may not even realize it.
Richard rohr continues to guide us to greater wholeness. The latest example is his new book, breathing under water. Insight on our addictions, both visible and subtle. We are an addict to something at some stage of our life. Richard rohr is the author of this tremendous book.
In breathing under water, richard rohr shows how the gospel principles in the twelve steps can free anyone from any addictionfrom an obvious dependence on alcohol or drugs to the more common but less visible addiction that we all have to sin. To survive the tidal wave of compulsive behavior and addiction, christians must learn to. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Insight on our addictions, both visible and subtle national catholic. Breathing under water spirituality and the twelve steps by richard rohr published by st. This summary of breathing underwater includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. The author guides us on a journey that begins with a powerlessness or being shipwrecked on a deserted island.
Breathing under water is a mustread 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 twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous is americas most significant and authentic contribution to the history of spirituality, says richard rohr. The audio edition of this book can be downloaded via audible. In this powerul twotape audiocassette program, christians ar. It relates the 12step program to the spiritual journey in the christian faith, and it. Description of breathing under water by richard rohr pdf breathingunder water is the catholicism, happiness and selfhelp book that tells the proven techniques and methods to eliminate the addictions from our life. Franciscan priest richard rohr is founding director of the center for action.
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