Our Recommended Read

The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr
(A spiritual pilgrimage through ancient wisdom in the Bible  for today’s troubled world)

What does it mean to live with compassion when the world feels broken, chaotic or unjust? How do we hold on to hope when we’re carrying disappointment, pain, anger, or grief?

In The Tears of Things, Richard Rohr—one of the most respected spiritual writers of our time—invites us to wrestle with these big questions, not by offering easy answers, but by turning to the difficult and often-overlooked writings of the Hebrew prophets in the Old Testament.

This isn’t a dry theological book. It’s Rohr’s most personal work yet, and it speaks directly to the challenges of our modern lives. With warmth, honesty, and wisdom, Rohr shows us how the prophets moved through sorrow, pain and outrage toward a deeper, more courageous love for the world.

Richard Rohr introduces the idea of “holy disorder”—a way of confronting the brokenness around us without losing our connection to beauty, truth, or one another. It’s a timely message, and a deeply hopeful one.

Few questions for personal reflection:

·  How do the emotions of the Old Testament Prophets mirror what you’ve felt in your own life?

·  What does “holy disorder” mean to you—and how might it apply to how we live today?

·  Were there any moments in the book that challenged you, comforted you, or gave you new insight?

The Tears of Things is a book that invites us to think deeply, and reconnect with God and our shared humanity.

 Fr. Davidson