There are more books written about the life and teachings of St. Francis than of any human, second only to the man known as Jesus. Far more than the garden ornament he has been cast as, Francis stands as symbol of humility, transformation and grace.
Father Richard Rohr is one of the sanest voices in Catholicism, and indeed Christendom, today. He is a Franciscan priest, scholar, author and big-picture thinker. Rohr's site, located in Albuquerque, NM is the Center for Action and Contemplation
Francis: Turning the wrold on its head and subverting the honor/shame system is one of Rohr's first webcasts and will be aired on October 4, on the Feast of St. Francis. The focus will be on how the teachings and life of Francis can turn the world on its head. As one who believes that this is a good thing...here's the info for this webcast. Suggested donation if $5.00. Even for those who are not religious, this should be an interesting webcast and the price is right!
Registration closes at 4pm Mountain time on Thursday, Oct. 2nd.
Center for Action and Contemplation Webcast
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About Beth Patterson
The Virtual Tea House website became 'word-ripe' when, over a cup of jasmine green, I realized that the web has an expanding part to play in the communal aspects of spiritual growth.
One of my favorite hats, among several is: initiated firekeeper in the Sacred Fire Community. Hosting a monthly community fire circle, I'm being taught that the simple act of sitting around a fire with the intent of holding open-hearted space makes for some soulful community!
With a master's degree in religion, my career spans 20 years in end of life care and I currently work in the field of child abuse intervention and advocacy.
Here in beautiful Central Oregon, my spiritual homes of the high desert and the mountains are both in proximity. And for good measure, four hours away is Grandmother Ocean and the stunning Oregon Coast.
I'm making decent progress on the goal set by my mother early on: she taught us that the goal of humanity should be to become ever-more eccentric, i.e. more fully human.
Entering the 'forest-dweller' phase of life, I am honored to host the Virtual Tea House for all who wish to explore how our lives are enriched and made new a thousand times each day by the spirituality we embody. Exploring this engagement together is the purpose of the Virtual Tea House.
Welcome! Let's have a cup of virtual tea together and share what brings us joy, what we are being taught by life, how we are leaning into the Big Questions posed to us each day in sometimes 'distressing disguises'.