Simplicity: The Freedom of Letting Go (Paperback)

by Richard Rohr (Author)

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One of Fr. Rohr’s best-selling books, this revised and updated edition explores St. Francis’s ancient call to the simple life, where joy, not dry theology helps us build relationships and find peace in ourselves.

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In this gem of a book, Richard Rohr introduces us to the vision of the Franciscan way of living, where joy, not dry theology, helps us build relationships and find peace in ourselves.

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company; Rev Upd Su edition (May 1, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 0824521153 ISBN-13: 978-0824521158 Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,362 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #3 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Congregations & Orders > Specific Congregations & Orders #7 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Evangelism > Sermons #27 in  Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Philosophy of Religion

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 80 of 84 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Is Simplicity Really This Simple?, May 16, 2004 By  James Ward (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Richard Rohr dives below the surface of rational Western culture in a dialog about God's Kingdom, being poor, social justice and living in a deeper place of simplicity where we are at home with the Jesus in us. The thoughts in this book are profound, simple, and challenging. This book truly captivated me. I did not want to put it down. My mind was stretched and my heart defibrillated as I began to see how simple it all really is... Blessed are those with very little... Blessed are those who have lost something... Blessed are those... Is the Sermon on the Mount just imagery of a life which is unobtainable to us now? His Kingdom seems to be up-side-down. And as Jesus said, "The Kingdom is here now!" 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Rohr as usual --- priceless!, July 29, 2007 By  R. Hochwalt "arroyoseco" (Las Cruces, NM United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Richard Rohr certainly is among my five favorite Christian authors. Rohr is a priest, a preacher and a member of the Franciscan Order (OFM) within the Roman Catholic Church. He is both priceless and refreshing because he in a direct, forceful and honest way -- speaks the truth as he sees it. He doesn't view the Church as perfect, certainly not all its leaders. He is a consistent critic of the present capitalistic economic system. And, he points out the failings in socialism. Although this book is entitled "Simplicity." only the last chapter really is devoted to that subject consistently. Apparently the book is based on a series of talks Rohr gave in Germany and Switzerland in the late eighties. The varioius chapters range from Christians being active in transforming society, to women's place in the church, to how the Church needs to save itself. An example of speaking plainly, clearly and directly: "Chrisitian nations are among the greediest and the most intent on security of any in the world, while they maintain that Jesus is their Lord and their security." 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Startling Insights, February 6, 2007 By  TRHaney (Harrisburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book is a mind blower. Thea author pulls no punches. As when for example he calls bishops echo chambers of the Vatican. But there are profound and startling isights into the Christian spiritual life also. As for example when he says the Incarnation has nothing to do with theology but with vulnerability. For anyone wishing to enrich his or her spiritual life, this book is a must.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book club or study group material This book was the selection for the Fall book club at our church. Although I was expecting more of a "how-to" format, I found it to be provocative and engaging. Read more Published 9 months ago by Elaine Scholl-iglecia 3.0 out of 5 stars Simplicty - Not so Simple This book looks at simplicty and discusses it through many systems; American Society, Woman's roles, Catholicicsm, the American Church and your image of God. Read more Published 10 months ago by Kevin 5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME READ!!!!! I have been reading about Simplicity for a little over a year and have found that practicing Simplicity truly enriches your life. Read more Published 11 months ago by Jeremy Sanders 5.0 out of 5 stars Simplicity is good. I just finished this book tonight and would also recommend the lecture series by Rohr entitled "Letting Go: A Spirituality of Subtraction". Read more Published 20 months ago by Jim Beaner 5.0 out of 5 stars Simplicity for everyone Richard Rohr writes beautifully, provacatively, and movingly of what we need to do to live lives of meaning. Talk about a voice crying in the wilderness! Read more Published 23 months ago by Hope Florence 3.0 out of 5 stars Simplicity - a reviewing the challenge Richard Rohr book is a personal exploration of how to respond to the Gospel's without glazing over the bit we often find confronting and try to ignore- Jesus's comments on wealth... Read more Published on February 21, 2006 by Joe McKay 4.0 out of 5 stars Letting Go I guess the basis for Rohr's book is to Let go of the pre-conceived notions that we all have in regards to God, the church, and differing classes of people including ourselves. Read more Published on October 17, 2005 by Walter D. Stefnoski Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company; Rev Upd Su edition (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824521153
• ISBN-13: 978-0824521158
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,362 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #3 in	Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Congregations & Orders > Specific Congregations & Orders
  #7 in	Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Evangelism > Sermons
  #27 in	Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Philosophy of Religion

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

80 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Is Simplicity Really This Simple?, May 16, 2004

By	James Ward (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Richard Rohr dives below the surface of rational Western culture in a dialog about God's Kingdom, being poor, social justice and living in a deeper place of simplicity where we are at home with the Jesus in us. The thoughts in this book are profound, simple, and challenging. This book truly captivated me. I did not want to put it down. My mind was stretched and my heart defibrillated as I began to see how simple it all really is... Blessed are those with very little... Blessed are those who have lost something... Blessed are those... Is the Sermon on the Mount just imagery of a life which is unobtainable to us now? His Kingdom seems to be up-side-down. And as Jesus said, "The Kingdom is here now!"

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rohr as usual --- priceless!, July 29, 2007

By	R. Hochwalt "arroyoseco" (Las Cruces, NM United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Richard Rohr certainly is among my five favorite Christian authors. Rohr is a priest, a preacher and a member of the Franciscan Order (OFM) within the Roman Catholic Church. He is both priceless and refreshing because he in a direct, forceful and honest way -- speaks the truth as he sees it. He doesn't view the Church as perfect, certainly not all its leaders. He is a consistent critic of the present capitalistic economic system. And, he points out the failings in socialism.

Although this book is entitled "Simplicity." only the last chapter really is devoted to that subject consistently.

Apparently the book is based on a series of talks Rohr gave in Germany and Switzerland in the late eighties.

The varioius chapters range from Christians being active in transforming society, to women's place in the church, to how the Church needs to save itself.

An example of speaking plainly, clearly and directly: "Chrisitian nations are among the greediest and the most intent on security of any in the world, while they maintain that Jesus is their Lord and their security."

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Startling Insights, February 6, 2007

By	TRHaney (Harrisburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a mind blower. Thea author pulls no punches. As when for example he calls bishops echo chambers of the Vatican. But there are profound and startling isights into the Christian spiritual life also. As for example when he says the Incarnation has nothing to do with theology but with vulnerability. For anyone wishing to enrich his or her spiritual life, this book is a must.