Richard Rohr on Art and Spiritual Transformation

About this sermon

In this recording from 2015, part of the Center for Action and Contemplation’s Lunch and Learn series, Fr. Richard Rohr discusses the connections between spirituality and art. He argues that good art, poetry, and archetypal images have the power to evoke an epiphany which shows us that we live in a coherent universe and that life has meaning. Speaking on mythology, Fr. Richard teaches that the great myths, including the Christian mythology, were never meant to be proven as real but rather to transform the soul by offering meaning, direction, and purpose. They pull us into a cosmic story and give us a sense of belonging in that bigger picture. However, in order to see the sacred in the universal we must first see it in the concrete. CENTER FOR ACTION AND CONTEMPLATION The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is an educational nonprofit introducing seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. Founded by Richard Rohr in 1987, our programs and resources are designed to help deepen prayer practice and strengthen compassionate engagement in the world. https://cac.org Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3QypRgu Learn more about Who We Are: https://bit.ly/3D8TtdU Learn more about What We Do: https://bit.ly/3qrYFGc Learn more about Richard Rohr: https://bit.ly/3ozYdmP Learn more about Contemplation: https://bit.ly/3wNojGF