Esercizi dell'anima per soli uomini. Riscopri la forza del femminile che è in te per ritrovare l'armonia della tua personalità

by Richard Rohr

Attraverso la leggenda medievale del Graal, l’autore conduce chi legge a un itinerario alla ricerca del sé più profondo, molto spesso dimenticato o mai veramente trovato, dispersi come siamo alla superficie delle cose.
Un cammino verso la felicità che richiede il coraggio di penetrare dentro noi stessi, di guardare la nostra anima, tradizionalmente vista come femminile, senza arretrare, affrontando qualsiasi relitto vi si trovi, ma anche riconoscendo che ci sono delle promesse, che c’è dell’energia, che c’è vita, che c’è forza.

Genres: Philosophy, Spirituality

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy—practices of contemplation and expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized.

Fr. Richard is author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam’s Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, Immortal Diamond, Eager to Love, and The Divine Dance: The Trinity and Your Transformation (with Mike Morrell).

Fr. Richard is academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Drawing upon Christianity's place within the Perennial Tradition, the mission of the Living School is to produce compassionate and powerfully learned individuals who will work for positive change in the world based on awareness of our common union with God and all beings. Visit cac.org for more information.

Reviews

[Anthony Rewak · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it when I read it; it weaves the Parzival / Grail myth into a reflection on our life journey and thresholds.

[Mary Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I have read by Richard Rohr. Men have been trying to prove themselves for centuries, many of them seeking that elusive holy Grail. I found his theories about the lack of modern day heroes interesting; they make sense. His writing style is very good; his viewpoint is positive.

[Allen Goetz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommend that every man on the spiritual journey read this book.

[Shinae Noh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book that took very long to read despite its volume. It was an experience of reflecting on the elements and events in my life through the lens of 'the journey', myths, the Bible, and Joseph Campbell's ideas. Deduction of 1 star is due to some of the gender-biased languages I couldn't agree with.

[Vittorio Ambrosetti · Rating 3 out of 5]

Libro a tratti molto profondo, ma che talvolta invece risulta (inutilmente) criptico.
Richiede di essere letto con calma e tornando su certi argomenti per avere il tempo di meditarli e assimilarli.
Le opinioni dell'autore mi sono sembrate sensate e certamente possono essere d'aiuto per ogni uomo (ogni maschio) cristiano che voglia approfondire la propria spiritualità.

[Dave · Rating 2 out of 5]

A collection of speculations, observations, and psychology that aims to aid the modern man to wholeness. There are a few good insights, but overall I wasn't convinced that it would benefit everyone.

[Henry Haney · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tried again.
It didn’t work out.

I really enjoy listening to Rohr on podcasts.
However, I’m learning (after having read a few of his books) that I do not enjoy his writing.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent discussion and integration of the the Puer Eternus.