Action and Contemplation (2020)

About this sermon

Franciscan Richard Rohr founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in 1987 because he saw a deep need for the integration of both action and contemplation. The two are inseparable. In fact, the most important word in “action and contemplation” is “and.” This means prayerfully letting go of our sense of control over our lives and cooperating with God’s work in the world. If we pray but don’t act justly, our faith won’t bear fruit. And without contemplation, activists burn out and even well-intended actions can cause more harm than good. In today’s religious, environmental, and political climate our compassionate engagement is urgent and vital. Learn more about the Daily Meditations theme for 2020: https://cac.org/2020-daily-meditations/ Sign-up to receive Richard Rohr's Daily Meditations: https://cac.org/sign-up/