Richar Rohr - Contemplative Prayer

[@garruksson]

Raised in an evangelical-lutheran household, in rural Finland, and was christian up until the age of 15. I lost the faith short and simple. Now at 22, people like Rohr, Peter Rollins, Paul Tillich, Slavoj Zizek, Kierkegaard, Levinas, I’ve relunctantly given up the atheism. I’ve realized a spiritual life is..possible. Possible is good enough for now, I’m excited to continue my intellectual and spiritual journey. Reading has changed my life, don’t let superficial social media consume you.

[@BlacklightPropaganda]

I love Rollins too. These people completely helped me re-understand what we call “religion.” I would also ironically include Shane Claiborne, who showed me how to live the Way better, though he doesn’t quite question things like Rohr (which my inner philosopher loves).

[@ic2063]

I think religion dismisses our intellect. Richard helps us explore the complexity that is stifled.

[@TheLaughingMan_]

Recovering/Recovered Alcoholics do it similarly :)

[@coffeebirdtree]

@@ic2063 oh my goodness no it doesn't. Have you ever learned anything about the Catholic church? I was agnostic most of my life, though as a child my parents took me to church i only saw so little of what the church actually is. I was so scientifically minded and thought to myself that all religious people must be dumb. Ironically, i don't think there is a more scientifically minded institution than the Catholic church

[@judymiller323]

Good for you ! your world is opening up, as is your heart

[@gloriamariadc7757]

This is so incredible.. I’m listening in 2023. & I can listen to this over & over. He’s totally on point.❤❤❤❤

[@helenyates3951]

Many evangelical Christians I experienced as departmentalised solidified people. They were rigid judgmental and often joyless. A decade ago a beautiful nun gave me a book to read by Father Richard Rohr. Initially I didn't understand his teachings. Now I do. I believe this has meant for me the dying of the ego. The letting the Trinity into my life. It has been very costly I was married to a CE priest who never prayed or studied the Bible. Sadly he hid behind those labels.."I'm a religious person, a good person and loyal.." as Richard describes so well. I divorced my ex after much abuse emotionally and psychologically...its been a long journey...transformation is essential in every human being.

[@fvlillig]

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[@Charity-vm4bt]

What is CE?

[@lainey3521]

So this must be about 2001, going by his reference to Mother Teresa dying 4 years previously. Father Richard in his prime - the earliest talk I've seen of his - and already transforming hearts and souls with his exquisite wisdom, insight and inspirational message! 💖💖💖

[@celineghiara9674]

Omg! Richard is gift from God! Every person should have the good fortune. Of listening to him. He explains to you about God, the human person who’s is a spiritual being having a human experience! What wonderful thinking. My life has been better after listening to this wonderful teacher! Thank you Richard for your gift of helping us to understand about what is true and what is false. God bless you!

[@lucymb00]

One of the BEST spiritual talks I have ever listened to! It's 1:30 min long it took me 4 hrs to finish because I had to be rewinding and writing down every other minute what he said. Every word this man speaks is GOLDEN!

[@SatyaPriante]

I totally agree. Gold. And I mostly follow Buddhist teachings. No difference in essence. I kept pausing as well and going back. :-)

[@therealmccoy70]

I can totally relate to having to pause and rewind lol

[@kussmannjv]

I agree..best

[@mypublicchannel3884]

He's a moron. He knows nothing. Theism is the land of the lost. Albert Einstein and Thomas Jefferso said as much.

[@anthonycook8703]

Wonderful Lucy, I've done the same thing and it probably took me a lot longer to do it. My transcript includes double columns over 15 or so pages counterpointing his descriptions of what he calls the False Self and the True Self.

[@kentfaver]

I've watched this video several times - it is so good. So much junk in the world, good to come back to it regularly. Thanks.

[@robbchristopher158]

I love this very much. Out of all the Catholic videos I've listened to for a while now his videos have definitely been the best.

[@jodimiller2087]

This is a gift. Right here and now. I am here.

[@noellinehaungyan250]

Thanks Richard Rohr for your talks God bless your missionaries

[@mikebowman9844]

Thank God for Richard‘s talent to be able to explain this in words to the best of the ability of words to convey it. The end state that is to be pursued through contemplative prayer, that of Being, in blissful union with God, is indescribable with words.

[@reemsuekar8112]

Galatians 2:20 My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Thank you, Father Richard.

[@JonTheBassist]

I’ve been working my whole life to unite my Christianity with the observable universe in a way that allows both to be true. What Rohr describes here echoes truths I’ve been granted, and assembles them into such a simple and succinct explanation. And I’m grateful to finally know that I’m not alone in my understanding of this incredible existence - and that none of us are alone at all except by choice.

[@billdawley4730]

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[@karlakurucz127]

None of us are alone except by choice. Wow.

[@31silversides]

Thank you Richard! I am not Catholic but I am reflecting God! We do not need a label!

[@mariapellicano]

Explains a lot of my frustrations with my very long journey in a variety of religion styles over the past 50yrs. I feel that finally someone has given me the words I could not find. Thank you Rev Richard Rohr

[@Stereostupid]

Go deep in one place

[@elke4646]

@@Stereostupid Yes. I was raised Catholic, left for fifty years, was a Hindu for 13. Then about two years ago I returned to the Catholic Church and feel madly in love with Jesus. That love has taken me so deep to where I have had, dare I say even ecstasies in meditation. The deepest Peace, the Oneness, the excruciating , yet blissful love for everything and everyone. I live from that place. Do I believe in the Catholic doctrines of Hell or a devil or a God who punishes? Absolutely not. I KNOW now the nature of God although I don't fully know the Mystery that IS God. Mostly I know I love HIm/Her/It above all things. But I had to dive deep as you say. I cultivated the relationship. I bet you have too.

[@lifespringspaceforpsycho-s5745]

As I hear Fr. Richard Rohr speak it feels more and more True. A very deep insight indeed.

[@linzy7017]

"Thank you, God for giving us Fthr Richard for such a time as this. Through You, he has shown me how to 'BE' me at long last! Nothing compares to this Truth and Wisdom." Amen

[@melliotbarrett]

There is so much wisdom in Richard’s words. I am so grateful to hear him. It’s like all the spiritual teaching I have had for many years crammed into an hour.

[@karinajacobs6447]

All these videos helps me feel less alone thank you 🙏❤️🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷

[@JudyHarrelson]

I've listened many times! Brilliant. thank you Richard Rohr.

[@danieldnbt]

Crash course: The nature of Reality Very well explained, Richard. Thank you!

[@marileedebruyn7192]

Thank you for posting this. I feel like my life just opened up before me.

[@toomylight2311]

Yep , Richard for sure. It happens naturally when your 55 ….. we’ll in my case !!! Wish I had it when I was younger .👍👍

[@mellainenewman576]

Absolutely love , love your message.I’ve been searching all my life for the truth as you put it and I send do much love and gratitude. As I live in Australia, I cannot attend your brilliant conferences but know I will absolutely follow your profound teaching principles. Just to let you know I am 74 years old and really hope I’m not a cranky resentful control freak ( well yes, I am at times of course). Bless you Richard, Mellaine Newman from Brisbane, Australia 🙏❤️🥰

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@Esther-zy8vm]

Thank you so much ! I’m Gratefull to have found this teaching(s) of Richard Rohr. Profound! It makes me so much aware of why i am suffering and to come to insight/awakening and it stirrs up so much hope and shalom! ❤

[@conchitinabernardo4370]

This is the BEST explanation of the false and true self I have ever heard . I am grateful to Richard Rohr for this teaching video . I will share it . I follow Keating and Centering Prayer

[@philstevenson6067]

This is the most brilliantly explained example of non duality I have ever listened to. Richard's teaching is superbly clear and infallible. We are all already perfect. We have just chosen to forget it through years of cultural conditioning. I Am Always I !!

[@deaconrobertdeluca1489]

Thank you father Richard for offering this path to Liberation!

[@B_Alexis206]

one of the best breakdowns of Spirituality I've watched and seen explained succinctly in a long time. This is so refreshing and straight forward.

[@SatyaPriante]

One of the best talks I've ever listened to!!! Really bridges the gaps between different faiths. I've mostly followed Buddhist teachings, and this to me proves that any label is just that. Thanks!!!

[@therealmccoy70]

Satya Matteo Music well said “the label is just that, another label, another identity

[@Zorazora1234]

What a teaching.., there are no words... grateful this video was accessible, I didn’t have to get in debt to hear this teaching.... gratitude...

[@kathypuckett6024]

This is a life changing presentation by a very special teacher that I have been reading and following for a very long time. What a gift!!

[@flannelflower3036]

Amen. Amen. Gosh, AMAZING TEACHING Here. if only we were taught this much sooner. Never too late though. Blessings for the post.

[@annrobinson7766]

That was great. Saving that to listen again.

[@dori1425]

I wish I would have had this information sooner, but better late than never it has given me a better understanding in having faith and placing my trust in God. Thank you for sharing

[@bsktool]

Yes I have Christian friends who believe the Bible is every word literal truth. I’ve tried to have that level of belief and I haven’t given up on one day being there, but I find Fr Richard’s approach more attractive, more likely to be true imho.

[@lenas5613]

Thank you for this Good News Fr. Richard. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for uploading!

[@ptanji]

Stunning transformative message!

[@cant_afford_the_fancy_plants]

This is fantastic! I will be watching this again and again and again.

[@GigglyOwl]

Thank you for uploading this! This is one of the best, if not THE best explanation of this concept that I've ever heard.

[@calumetmorrison5337]

I've listened to this, probably dozens of times and each time I feel I grow a bit.

[@t.michaelbodine4341]

This is all so spot on. He made me realize that I sometimes lord my vegetarianism over others. And I’m NOT a paragon of moral rectitude in other areas.

[@robertpapps5383]

From fundamentalist Christianity; to a life of cycling, hiking, canoeing and adventure; to the realization that no matter how much I cared for myself through exercise and eating right I was going to die; to a look back to my religious tradition and that of other's to see what I might find of value; to insights compatible to those of Richard Rohr; to Richard Rohr; peace.

[@kussmannjv]

This is my favorite talk by Father Richard Rohr of all time

[@bsktool]

Yes mine too ;)

[@nathanaelbarrie214]

Awesome Mystic Brother. Thankyou and thank God for you. You are far from the unenlightened fundamentalists that talk against you ..if they had any insight and wisdom they would see the truth if what you are showing us...this is what I have needed to love and follow Christ and love the great mystics in all cultures and faiths...Big love...Nathanael 🙏🧘💆✝️

[@kentyiluminada7676]

Everything he explains makes perfect sense and I say it because I have experienced all this where I thought I was dying and then woke up and it seemed like a dream another dimension, I had suffered from extreme depression and anxiety and didn’t sleep or eat for like 3 days in a row ... I’ve also had spiritual experiences ( long story) about Jesus like there’s something he’s trying to tell me. Unfortunately my ego took over again because I didn’t understand what was happening so I came back to real life, I wish I knew all this information before, I have read Elkhart tolle the power of now and stillness speaks I can relate to all that, at one point I almost didn’t believe in God anymore because my I still had all this anxiety, fear and insecurities but then I go back and think of everything that has happened to me it was too real, no dream. I would never doubt God again, the devil tried to put things in front of me that would make me want to believe it was all in my mind so I doubt God existence, I say the devil because I DO BELIEVE THE DEVIL, THE ENEMY is real, ( I’ve also had experiences) I believe in eternity heaven and hell 100% . Be careful with what you preach don’t let people think that heaven is here and there’s no hell thats against the word of God. That being said, I believe in enlightenment, the power of just now , the higher self , God lives inside of all us ( mother Theresa) everything that’s good is God ( Jesus) God is love. We are definitely NOT our minds. I pray that the Holy Spirit can give us all the wisdom and knowledge to know and live the truth. God bless.

[@esmegoldblatt3450]

Bless you Fr Richard. Just lots of love and thanks to you.

[@trentlightly4561]

This is the pearl of great wisdom. Richard is the gateway drug to to a richer, truer self and faith

[@AlexisJalabert]

Thanks so much Fr Richard, there is so much time i'm looking for this teaching that is re inventing my spiritual path. God bless you !

[@danielwesto8550]

Beautiful talk! Fascinating to see a christian speaking almost in the language of the eastern religions. I guess words doesn't really matter when the message is clear. Love and blessings to you all

[@willdenham]

The language of the living tradition of all religions.

[@aodhanodonnell2148]

It reminds me of the lyrics by the manic street preacher's rhythm guitarist richey edwards in die in the summertime "see myself without broken lines, clean and so serene, whole days throwing sticks into streams" brilliant metaphor

[@RobbDepp]

Richard Rohr isn't a Christian.

[@taylorbell1556]

This is absolutely amazing!! I am a non denominational christian and I connect with this teaching! I wish every church leader understood the depth of this! Thank you soo much for sharing!

[@ryanpford77]

just be here now

[@faithifaithi3980]

Such a powerful message guiding us into Truth. Much gratitude to Fr Richard 😍

[@jeroenmeijer19]

Thank you Richard ! Love from the Netherlands ! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@attyteilalberda9443]

So BEAUTIFUL . So nurturing. Living words. Thank you for posting Jamie.

[@moons_mind]

I was raised Catholic but separated myself from the church later on as a teenager. I felt that there was something more, but I didn't know what it was. Recently, I had a very profound "meditative experience" that shifted my perspective on reality as a whole. As someone who'd taken pride as an intellectual, I simply could not comprehend the profundity of my experience. Fortunately, I came across Paul Selig and read his books that described almost exactly what Richard Rohr was explaining in the video above. For anyone seriously considering looking into this topic further, I implore you to read "I Am the Word" by Paul Selig. I must warn you that Selig claims to be a spiritual channeler, which should send any sane person's woo woo radar off, but his teachings are sound. This philosophy is by far the most meaningful idea that I've come across in years of personal research! I cannot stress the importance of this enough!

[@kmillard81]

Moons_Mind I’m going to check this out. Been learning everything I can about zen

[@karinecarde1254]

The fact remains that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life and that NO one can come to the Father except through Him. That's not religion, it's a relationship with Almighty God. Believe in Him today for your Salvation Friends! Time is running out!

[@orii-raepoole5446]

"That's not religion" it basically is. Its just a belief.

[@bellebeauty67]

I love Father Richard’s work! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

[@victoriajohn6693]

So...whenever I am starting to meditate...and my cat gets next to me demanding my attention...all I have to do is pet her intentionally and pay attention to her and be present in the moment...and that will keep me in contemplation 🐈 praise God 🙏 until she lays down and I can go back to my prayer

[@gary1251]

I affirm: I turn my will and life over to the care of God. Bottom line - 12 step stuff. Love Richard's teachings.

[@elke4646]

And are not the 12 steps brilliant? A very high Teaching indeed.

[@TheChrislondoner]

Your story of meeting God while praying was deep 🙏❤️🙏

[@ScottMorganINFJ]

This is the best explanation of the Way I have come across.

[@mountainserenity]

Totally agree! A beautiful explanation of the contemplative way versus religious life and the false self versus the real. Richard says, “Religion and the false self are not bad, they just are.” We don’t do better because we don’t know how. No chastisement, no blame. There is simply a higher realm in which we learn to let go and give up control so that God can see, hear, speak, and work through us. That’s radical! This is what Jesus teaching was all about, being One with the One who loves us most. Yes!

[@karlfuchs8519]

The picture of boats floating on the river where I can deposit my thoughts were extremely helpful.

[@solomon6971]

This contemplative practice and learning to center from within seems like it is not just a shift in the state of consciousness but a shift in the very stage of consciousness. And while it is enormous to move this consciousness/unconsciousness, it is not the same thing living in this shift. Rather the reorganization is a painful path to the Real and just when the transformation begins the “I” fall into this nothingness. Presence then seems to be all there is who can stabilize this stage of consciousness. I say this because the powerlessness is so close to hopelessness something from within needs to stabilize what my ego mind cannot understand. So to me, the “who” is finding this Being in death, finding the Being is in the holes of the soul, and faith still recognizes the actual support of Presence even in true craziness. Faith, maybe after all, cannot be harmed and just as the True self cannot be harmed and then this sense of separateness dissolves into Divine awareness. Thanks for this moment, this talk by Richard Rohr and the significance of your presence.

[@Zorazora1234]

Skid-Roe-Joe I had to read this several times on different occasions to fully grasp what you’re saying... thank you... This morning I decided to drive to Conception Abby in Conception, MO. I listen to an interview Rohr did with Tammy Simon and this discussion once again... Grateful for his teaching.... I keep going back to the well.. observing... watching my thoughts.. overwhelmed at the moment, cannot find the words to express what Im trying to say

[@jasonfrederick1258]

If you seek the destruction of the I for the sake of the I you are bound to find trouble..depression even madness. The correct way is the example of Christ. Seeking not death for himself but accepting death for the glory of the father. So it is not death as in DESTRUCRION but death of the ego by "re-construction"or better said "rebirth".

[@ljohnson7124]

I am so grateful for this! I have been agonizing about how to bring spirituality to a secular job and eureka your talk appeared Thank You!!!

[@ifiwherearichman]

this is very clear - one of the sanist things i have heard on KZbin

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

Yeah..Euhmm.why exactly?

[@AarmOZ84]

forceofnature So spiritually superior to Richard Rohr that you cannot be bothered to spell "Satanist" correctly. You must have to wear lead shoes to keep yourself from floating to heaven with all your self- righteousness.

[@anncawthon9183]

Is he saying "sanist" meaning most sane, and not Satanist?

[@swampratzozzle]

Um, he is agreeing with Richard Rohr. lol Sanest means "most sane".

[@anthonycook8703]

Yes, sanest. Most sane.

[@firstnamelastnam3]

Nothing is mine Nothing belongs to me All belongings Belong as nothing belongs Everything belongs Thank you

[@ggalfredson]

I have known that each of us has known right from wrong and what God really requires from birth...yet we have to rediscover t via what we call life....for me hearing it from Richard is truly a blessing beyond all words....we love you Friar Richard

[@stairway11]

Thank you for sharing this Jamie. This is one of the best of Rohr. It's dense, but includes the bulk of his major ideas!

[@drjohncavanagh6979]

A wonderful man who has had a most profound effect on my life since (circa) 2008

[@willroach8443]

What's your doctorate in?

[@lidu6363]

Thank you so much for uploading this! I't something that everyone who calls themself a Christian should listen to...

[@consciouswellbeing]

Whenever we hear or read anything of a spiritual nature that is very moving or even jolting it’s not that you are learning something new - it’s more a remembering of something we have always known.

[@CatharinaMaria08]

There is nothing wrong with praying for your sick grandmother, people. It’s an act of kindness. Furthermore it is a good story he tells.

[@davidzoot]

That is amazing. I can't listen/watch this particular lecture enough

[@TownsendHamilton]

This video has encouraged immensely

[@bsktool]

Is this the ultimate purpose that God created us for, to discover the existence of our true selves? To come finally to the realisation that we each of us is not our false self. And to live more and more in our true self until we come to the end of this life, so after that we’ll be equipped to live eternally with God.

[@Charity-vm4bt]

I do not think so. I believe we knew who we were earth-created to be but we already existed in God. I had a NDE as a young child showing me our source. Our individuation was to clean up some human mess adults made. To shine light of love into a sadistic family. We come from pure love. Earthly life is merely for the sake of the hard-hearted people being convicted by the pure, loving heart of a child. We were love poured into a form that was the body of a child born into a corrupt family line to break the cycle of rebellion of freemasonry that has overtaken every faith.

[@aniccadance13]

Amazing talk, thanks for uploading❤️

[@josephimmaculate9160]

Great understanding of contemplation. Thanks Richard.

[@shobaneshwari]

I would like Fr. Rohr and Swami Sarvapriyananda to have a discussion. It would be very interesting.

[@vic38290]

It's so helpful! The easiest way to do and yet to keep ourselves NRE! Just stay connected.

[@antidepressant11]

I don't know if this talk is doctrinally sound but it sure is helpful from a psychological health point of view.

[@anxiousbeachbums]

Between you and me.............He's RIGHT ON TARGET (Believe me)

[@floridalife215]

That's the point. Get it.

[@jeffpatrick2537]

A true prophet. He said decades ago that the oppressed will become the oppressors and we are seeing that happening right now

[@congamike1]

The video was awesome. The commercial interruptions were disruptive.

[@CathyS_Bx]

I love so much of this. But my feeling is : don't "take off" anything. Live side by side with everything. It's all human. And we are human beings.

[@Apol-los]

"Why would you give up control if there was not Someone you trusted you could give up control to?"

[@mzmerlz]

just started reading his book 'everything belongs' and i am so shook. I wish that I had heard of him earlier but I am so thankful that I got it now. so much great wisdom

[@nnedimma2]

Merlinda Obrian read that book a few months ago and it CHANGED MY LIFE!

[@robsambosky6444]

This is the best vid I've ever seen on this topic.

[@spiritlightpajic7299]

🤍Thank Y🫥u Richard🤍 TRULY Priceless Spiritual 💎🙏

[@elizabethman7313]

Many thanks. Do you have the other talk he mentions?

[@scurtei]

Nice...very nice :)...I enjoy it and liked it :)...thanks :)...

[@B_Alexis206]

This is such a gem. So much of what he says resonates. Makes so much sense. What I want to know, how do we live more in the real self moment by moment? How do you ground yourself in the day to day living of life? When I read my Bible oftentimes it feels rote and that defeats the purpose to me. Does Richard have a daily devotional? I'm enjoying learning about contemplative prayer. It brings the Scriptures alive.

[@misang3]

Yes he does. I had given up on devotionals but found new life in his. You can check them out and sign up to receive them here: cac.org/category/daily-meditations/

[@B_Alexis206]

@@misang3 I am just seeing this reply, thank you so much 💗. I just went to the site to sign up.

[@31silversides]

Everyone needs to listen to this!

[@onepathmypath2935]

Thank you for the post, Richard Rohr is as controversial as the Christ was and is. Just TRUTH & ❤️

[@yimgajude5340]

❤ Thank you so much Fr Richard

[@maryd.greene3082]

So much contempt for those who are not freed of our ego like him!

[@ThunderBroomPilot]

I guess the best way to deal with the false self is when symptoms appear is to confront them and not allow them to influence our thinking, feeling, and actions. If there are any shortcuts, and I don't think that there are any, please let me know. It is a painful process of dealing with false self to achieve greater peace.

[@scutty4022]

No shortcuts :) we must dive into the fire and feel it burn.

[@Stereostupid]

This man is a gem to spirituality!i almost can’t believe he’s a priest he’s the perfect approachable symbolic platform of what a man of god should be!thank you

[@hainesumc7114]

Does anyone know if there's a transcript available of this lecture? I agree it is probably the best summation of the major themes of Fr. Rohr's thought. I know there is a DVD of the talk, but I'm looking for a transcript bc I want to write down so much of it. I tried calling CAC, but they do not know of a transcript of this particular talk, only publications where Rohr addresses contemplative prayer.

[@SarahDale111]

I struggle in my relationships since experiencing an expansion beyond my little self. Contracting back into these roles feels so constricting. Being constantly self-conscious and being expected to continue to act in certain ways and do things that no longer interest me is sucking the life out of me. Going through the motions to make the other person happy feels awful. What do people do when the shift disrupts how life used to be?

[@SatyaPriante]

I can suggest watching a talk by Adyashanti called "everyday Oneness", and one called "Enlightenment unfolding", they helped, along with this talk, understand very similar questions to yours. I don't know you, so only having ideas here, but in part it could be attachment to the things beyond the little self, to the absolute. There must be balance between the two worlds. I had a strong phase of not being able to relate to anything, but I could see that it was just my aversions and judgements that were isolating me, and wanting to return to a more mystical place. Very important to fully ground, I'm learning. Not for me to say in your case, but those videos might help, it's fairly common, and as Adyashanti says, not often spoken about. all the best :-)

[@mikefoster5277]

@Sarah Dale I'm wondering whether the key to your problem is that you're simply not yet fully established in the real Self [big "S"]? But rather, you're experiencing, as Richard mentioned in the talk, a constant 'dance' _between_ that and your former, personal self [small "s"]. And it's while you're in the mode of experiencing the small self, that the kind of negative thoughts arise with people as you described. So just know the truth and continue to remain grounded in your true center (ie. remain faithful to your real Self) and you'll find that these problems will start to become less powerful and common in your life, and eventually less bothersome for you also - they will become like water off a duck's back. :-)

[@paxnorthwilliamson2689]

One thing I feel compelled to write, I think Richard is a bit off at the start, when he speaks of prayer as simply reinforcing the ego. Now, it certainly *can* reinforce the ego, but it can (and from what I see, is meant to be) part of an experience of learning how to diminish the ego, and begin to act in true faith, as one learns that one's life is a co creation with God, whereby God invites us into true relationship. Most of this talk is quite excellent, and has helped me a great deal.

[@thuscomeguerriero]

Love God with all your heart..and others as yourself. Go and practice

[@maureenoconnor4430]

Two hours listening to children's confessions while a general confession would be very acceptable change is needed soon

[@sevenswords8781]

I listened to an exorcist priest in Ireland Pat is his name and he told about his experiences with the diabolical, but one thing struck me was his statement that before he became an exorcist he thought that Evil and the Devil was a concept a consequence to the human condition when it behaves wrongly, a kind of pay back for doing wrong. but he then said now i know that was wrong and the devil in fact is a real person... so i would be cautious thinking the devil is a concept of man or any other idea that takes away from the reality of Hell and that what we do and say will determine our eternity.. Heaven or Hell. Thank you and May God bless you all.

[@tubacmargi]

Good heavens! The devil as a living being was what I was raised to believe, but I never experienced it in myself nor in others. I learned that the devil in me is my egocentricity. I'm so sorry for you. I know what a terrible fear you live with. May you fully come to know the resurrection of Jesus Christ in you. May your nature be refined through the power of the Holy Spirit so that you may know that it is [. . . no longer you but Christ in you].

[@cindysholtis3406]

@@tubacmargi So true. Since there's only one absolute reality of God consciousness, believing anyone goes to hell would mean everyone goes, including God! Unfortunately, the fear based belief that we can ever be separated from our Source because we temporarily manifest as individuals on earth is so hard to shake due to the physical evidence keeps most people trapped in their own personal hell on earth until they ascend to the spiritual realm. The only way to break this addiction to duality thinking is to train small children to pay more attention to identifying with the unconditional love of their universal Spirit, instead of focusing on the temporary flaws of their fleeting human existence.

[@dylanx9327]

...incredible KZbin video of guru testimony titled: "Rabi Maharaj - Dangers of Hinduism, Yoga and Zen Buddhis"....