True Self, False Self

By: Richard Rohr O.F.M.

Narrated by: Richard Rohr O.F.M.

Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Franciscan priest Richard Rohr feels that there is no more challenging spiritual issue than the “problem of the self". Most of contemporary spiritual teaching, he believes, is still trying to inspire and fortify the private self, the autonomous "I". Even much church work is trying to evangelize and sacramentalize what many would call "the false self". Basic transformation is not expected, but merely a new set of beliefs and practices or loyal membership in a new group. This only confirms the disguise of the ego, but does not truly offer a "new creation". Both the individual and society remain largely unchanged.

Rohr suggests that until the false assumptions of Western individualism are clearly faced and experienced by religious believers (and they are the only ones fully prepared to face it), there will be no real breakthroughs for Christianity or any religion.

He makes reference to the work of Ken Wilber, Thomas Merton, Eckhart Tolle, the mystical tradition especially of Julian of Norwich, and the new paradigms offered by quantum physics. In a presentation that embraces the challenge, inspiration, and the genuine hope that is offered by the Gospel of Jesus, Rohr illustrates the implications of transformation both for individuals and for society at large.

©2003 Center for Action and Contemplation (P)2003 St. Anthony Messenger Press

Compelling and important

Excellent descriptions and insight into the difference between our false and true self. Challenging too!

great read

My first Richard Rohr book and it was a good lusten for a day long car ride.

Challenges living beyond superficiality

It's been awhile since I've heard a teaching that challenges me so greatly. Highly recommended.

The Universe in a nutshell.

Since my wife's passing a year and a half ago, few things have moved me as much or more toward remedy for my pain and suffering, and acceptance of my SELF...

A gift for your True Self

A way to grow deeper into your relationship with God, the true Reality, as I listened slowly and chuckled and my eyes teared and I breathed and ….

A CHALLENGING PILGRIMAGE

What made the experience of listening to True Self, False Self the most enjoyable?

Fr. Rohr is articulate and so widely read. He makes the Gospel personal and relevant while challenging the culturally based interpretation.

What other book might you compare True Self, False Self to and why?

I would consider this a good sequel to Rohr's Falling Upwards.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I felt a sense of joy in how the Gospel opened up through his lecture

Any additional comments?

He spent a good amount of time responding to people's questions.

Life Changing

I cried four times while listening. Do not do something else while listening to this book. it will require your entire attention to absorb these profoundly deep truths. I will listen again in a few months, in case I need reminder or missed something the first time.

Thought provoking

Love this book/lecture series so very much!!! I wish everyone could hear it!! It is a powerful lecture for all spiritual seekers and every religious background!! Profound thoughts and insight!! Attempting with great examples to encourage us to grow up!!!

True Self

Richard’s words are ones I can listen to over and over again. Wisdom woven with love. Love. Not guilt. Not hate or anger. Love.

A Path to Freedom

Inspiration to hope. Inspiration to faith. Inspiration to courage. Inspiration to relationship. Beautifully embarrassingly healing.