Either you allow Holy Scriptures to change you, or you will normally try to use it to change--and clobber--other people. It is the height of idolatry to use the supposed Word of God so that my small self can be in control and be right. But I am afraid this has been more the norm than the exception in the use of the Bible.
Richard RohrGod, give me a good humiliation every day. It's good for the soul and it's good for the ego.
Richard RohrJesus is never upset at sinners; he is only upset with people who do not think they are sinners.
Richard RohrMuch of the work of midlife is to tell the difference between those who are dealing with their issues through you and those who are really dealing with you.
Richard RohrIn the second half of life, people have less power to infatuate you. But they also have much less power to control you or hurt you.
Richard RohrThe school of relationships is where you learn self-knowledge. I just don't know how you could learn it sitting alone in the desert on a rock by yourself. You have to see where you fail at it. And that confrontation with your own ability - "I was again not able to love" - those are the teachable moments.
Richard Rohr