Holding the Tension: The Power of Paradox

December 30, 2006–January 1, 2007
Albuquerque, NM

About the Speakers

Fr. Richard Rohr

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Fr. Richard Rohr is a Franciscan of the New Mexico province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Fr. Richard’s gift is articulating to our minds what we already know in our hearts. He considers the proclamation of the Gospel to be his primary call, and uses many different platforms to communicate that message. His most recent book is Adam’s Return: The Five Promises of Male Initiation.

 

Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ

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Sr. Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Honors Program at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland and has taught philosophy at LMU for the past 18 years. She is the author of 7 books and numerous articles on the thought of Franciscan John Duns Scotus (1265-1308). She has been a member of the summer faculty at the Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University and a popular speaker with various Franciscan groups.

 

About the Sponsor:

The Center for Action and Contemplation, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was founded in 1987 by Franciscan Father Richard Rohr. Father Rohr saw the need for a training/formation center that would allow spiritually seeking people to integrate a contemplative lifestyle and compassionate service. The CAC attracts peole from around the world who seek peaceful, positive alternatives and solutions to the difficult challenges of our often materialistic, irrational and violent world. The center offers different programs and resources which you can read about on its website.

Conference Links:

For any questions about the conference or registration, please contact us at (505) 242-9588, or email to <info@cacradicalgrace.org>.
 

 

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