The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage

The Tears of Things

By Richard Rohr OFM. Offers a hope-filled model for the world, grounded in the wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. Looks at how can we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair and what we can do with our disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world. Turning to the writings of the Jewish prophets, reveals how they can offer a crucial path forward, using “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. Read more.