Hope Against Darkness : The Transforming Vision of Saint Francis of Assisi in an Age of Anxiety - Hardcover

Rohr, Richard; Feister, John Bookser

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0867164409 ISBN 13: 9780867164404

Publisher: Franciscan Media, 2001

Synopsis

Paints a critical picture of the prevailing thought, culture and attitudes of the present-day West—which the author calls “The Postmodern Opportunity”—including our cultural biases, our embrace of victimhood, our often fearful attitudes toward one another and toward the Church and religion in general. Reprint.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Richard Rohr is a modern prophet calling us to change our ways. Rohr paints a critical picture of the prevailing thought, culture and attitudes of the present-day West—which he calls “The Postmodern Opportunity”—including our cultural biases, our embrace of victimhood, our often fearful attitudes toward one another and toward the Church and religion in general. Rohr offers hope in introducing the Franciscan path of transformation, the “new way of being that would change the face of history.”

Rohr describes how following Saint Francis’ way to forgiveness and love, and “owning the darkness,” can bring us out of the postmodern pit in which we find ourselves.

About the Author:

Franciscan priest RICHARD ROHR is founder and animator of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Author of numerous books, he gives retreats and lectures internationally.

JOHN BOOKSER FEISTER is assistant editor of St. Anthony Messenger, managing editor of Catholic Update and founding editor of AmericanCatholic.org, Web site of St. Anthony Messenger Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: Franciscan Media
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0867164409
• ISBN 13: 9780867164404
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192