Eager to Love: Richard Rohr Book Study

On Sunday, June 4, our first and third Sunday ONLINE book study begins Richard Rohr's 2014 book,Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi. Click here for a link to the book

The loving, inclusive life and preaching of Francis of Assisi make him a recognizable and beloved saint across many faith traditions. He was, as Rohr notes, “a master of ‘making room for it’ and letting go of that which was tired or empty.”

Francis found an “alternative way” to follow Jesus, one that disregarded power and privilege and held fast to the narrow path of the Gospel. Rohr helps us look beyond the birdbath image of the saint to remind us of the long tradition founded on his revolutionary, radical, and life-changing embrace of the teachings of Jesus. Rohr also shows how his own innovative theology is firmly grounded in the life and teaching of this great saint and provides a perspective on how his alternative path to the divine can deepen and enrich our spiritual lives.

With our contemplative study of Eager to Love beginning in the summer and extending for 14 weeks, twice a month, you are invited to jump in and out as your schedule allows. And each time you will find a warm and friendly community, open to exploring together the easy and more challenging concepts.

Our schedule for the first and third Sundays through December at 3 pm eastern:
- June 4 = Preface and Chapter 1
- June 18 = Chapter 2
- July 2 = Chapter 3
- July 16 = Chapter 4
- August 6 = Chapter 5
- August 20 = Chapter 6
- September 3 = Chapter 7
- September 17 = Chapter 8
- October 1 = Chapter 9
- October 15 = Chapter 10
- November 5 = Chapter 11
- November 19 = Chapter 12
- December 3 = Chapter 13
- December 17 = Appendices

Although there is no charge for our book study, your generous donation allows the Ridge to continue offering spiritually inspiring events to connect all people, God, and creation as we create safe and sacred space for deep listening and spiritual companionship. Thanks for your support!