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"Franciscan priest and prolific author Rohr ("Falling Upward") is a perfect writer on the subject of the 12 Steps. He understands how radical a change they bring about, and that the 12 Step program is preeminently spiritual. 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 question 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 Weekly"RICHARD ROHR is founding director of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He considers the proclamation of the gospel to be his primary call, and some related themes he addresses include eco-spirituality, Scripture as liberation, non-dual thought, the integration of action and contemplation, peace and justice issues, and male spirituality. Author of numerous books, including "Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality", "Wondrous Encounters: Scripture for Lent", and "Preparing for Christmas With Richard Rohr: Daily Meditations for Advent", he gives retreats and lectures internationally. He is a regular contributing writer for "Sojourners" and "Tikkun magazines".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 any addiction--from an obvious dependence on alcohol or drugs to the more common but less visible addiction that we all have to sin....."Breathing Under Water" is a must-read for any person who recognizes the need to go "inward" on their soul's 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 God's 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"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" (Read the full review.)"Spirituality is perhaps an ill-chosen word in this book's subtitle, given that Rohr's 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 secondhand 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 soul's 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 God's 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"

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About the Author

Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy—practices of contemplation and lived kenosis (self-emptying), expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized. Fr. Richard is the author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam’s Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, Immortal Diamond, and Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi. Fr. Richard is academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Drawing upon Christianity's place within the Perennial Tradition, the mission of the Living School is to produce compassionate and powerfully learned individuals who will work for positive change in the world based on awareness of our common union with God and all beings. Visit cac.org for more information.

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Product details

Journal: 144 pages

Publisher: Franciscan Media (July 30, 2015)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1616369736

ISBN-13: 978-1616369736

Product Dimensions:

5.4 x 0.5 x 8.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.7 out of 5 stars

673 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#71,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Being a physician and currently suffering the pain of a close family member who struggles with lifelong loss of esteem that has presented itself in later years seeking comfort through alcohol, I find this book to be of enormous insight and comfort in my own lostness, woundedness and healing. Having grown up in a hyper religious environment dedicated to validation through performance, I find relief in the simplicity of breathing in, breathing out, even under water, knowing there is a very present God who suffers with me and my family. Richard paints a rich and tangible picture of One who is unconditionally loving in all our brokenness. One who desires nothing more than the simple submission of my soul to sit on his lap and have him wrap arms around me. When I hold my own grandchildren on my lap and do nothing but squeeze them tightly and whisper "I love you no matter what" in their childish ears, I finally understand who I am as a child and what I am here to do for my family and all those with whom I come in contact.I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has been disappointed by religion, by their false image of God, and by their false image of themselves. It is a book for anyone who is suffering from the addiction to busyness and performance that I've personally endured, to "other pleasing", and of course to those who search for their self meaning in substances that give only temporary relief from the reality of their personal loss of esteem and purpose.Powerful, personal, genuine in its message of hope! I hope this gentle healer named Richard never puts down his pen!

Anyone who thinks this is a book about addiction has missed the point -- or just finds it easier to fix other people's addictions than confront their own brokenness. Richard Rohr has brilliantly introduced 12-step spirituality as a lens through which we can identify our "holes in the soul" and move into more authentic relationships with ourselves and with our Lord.

This is an amazing book for those on a spiritual path, particularly through the Twelve Steps, who struggle to find the God of Their Understanding"/Higher Power in the religious teachings and experiences they've encountered in life. Rohr helps bring reconciliation by humbly but clearly calling the church and "Christians" out when they have lost sight of or just plain missed the point of what Jesus was trying to teach. A fascinating read that helped me see the beauty of the forest and pity the ugliness of some very visible trees. I think any lapsed Christian who has resentments towards religion would find healing in these pages. And any die hard atheists and agnostics can see the words of Jesus in a way that he can be appreciated as a brilliant philosopher. Jesus without Christianity! Awesome and helpful.

This is the first Richard Rohr book that I read & have been hooked on his writings. It goes in depth to each of the AA 12 step program from both a religious & Humanist standpoint. It is not focused just on alcohol & drug abuse, but on the many varied addictions that we all have. I like it so much that I then took a 12 week online course that Fr. Rohr had offered on this book.

This excellent book gives good insight into why the Twelve Step program, initially developed for alcohols and subsequently applied to other addictions, has been so helpful to so many people. The twelve Step program is not theology, nor is it philosophy, but it is methodology that leads to a spiritual awakening and a new way of relating to God (Higher Power) and to other men and women.

In all honesty I have not read the book in its entirety and I probably won't. What I have read is a bit disjointed and I have great difficulty with the way he words things. Sometimes its as thought he doesn't believe in an omni-God who is Transcendent at all and almost reads like secular humanism...we are our own salvation. Were he more clear, I don't think this we be my understanding (I have read Rohr before). Nothing wrong with immanent God, but God is both immanent and transcendent to my mind. Having read much of Rohr's other work this certainly falls way short! Best books by Richard Rohr include Hope Against Darkenss, and Things Hidden.

Tbis is a beautiful treatise on rhe theology of the 12 Steps from the point of view of a Christian minister. I certainly don't agree with all of his premises, but he points out how the Steps are very similar to the poinrs made in both the Old and New Testaments. He talks about a transformative, compassionate ministry based on compassion and giving to others. This transformative ministry goes beyond piety and religious fervor and points out that compassion for others, not judgemental harangues and finger~pointing, is truly Christian. Suffering brimgs people together to help others because one sufferer truly understands and can help another one. This book can help church members transform themselves and their churches to be more in line with the truly radical idea of loving one another.

We are all addicted to something. We all, even the "best" of us, tend to chase after small-g gods instead of the One, trying to fill/soothe/meet all the emptiness, loneliness & brokenness...and numb the pain that comes with being human. Usually "something" happens to wake us up and help us realize we are prisoners unto ourselves, our own wills - usually a greater grief or pain, sometimes extreme joy - but that's just the first step. This slim book, with an economy of words and a lot of great insight, ideas and merciful, humble encouragement (several times I was delighted by a new way to think of things), helps you keep walking.

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