"Some years ago I read an essay by the Franciscan Theologian Richard Rohr. . . . I do not recall the exact title of that essay but in my mind the title 'Five Hard Truths that Will Set You Free' seems the best title. The following five truths from that essay are indeed hard truths. They tend to rock our world and stab at the heart of some of our most cherished modern notions. But if they can be accepted for the truth they convey they bring great peace. We live is a rather self-absorbed, self-focused time and these five truths are not only good medicine for that but they also help us to have more realistic expectations as we live in an imperfect and limited world. Study these truths well. If they irritate you a bit, good, they’re supposed to. They are meant to provoke thought and reassessment. The principles are Richard Rohr’s the comments are mine."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on five life truths that, although they may be hard to accept, lead to serenity.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete essay, please visit:
Msgr. Charles Pope: Five Hard Truths That Will Set You Free (5 OCT 11)
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