Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

Live webcast of Richard Rohr’s retreat – Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

Trinity Cathedral is a co-sponsor of this event being held at River’s Edge. The event at River’s Edge is sold out, but Trinity is now offering a live webcast.

Please note: The Center for Action and Contemplation has announced that Fr. Rohr intends to stop teaching on the road in 2013 and that his schedule is booked until then. This will be his last speaking tour before retirement.

Friday, Sept. 21, 2012
7 – 9 p.m. (registration, 
6:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
(registration, 8:30 a.m.)

Fee: $25 (includes Saturday lunch) or $15 (without lunch). Deposit is non-refundable.
Contact Adrienne Clements at aclements@dohio.org or 216-774-0418 to register.

The first half of our lives is centered on establishing our identities, building our world and moving up. As we transition into the second half of life, however, our worlds often fall apart in certain ways and we begin to search for meaning. In this event we will explore how experiences of failure and suffering are integral steps on the path to spiritual growth and maturity. We will also explore the counterintuitive and inspiring concept that it is through falling down that we can truly begin to understand what it means to go “up.”

Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico province and acts as founding director of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Rohr also founded the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati, OH. He is an internationally known speaker, has authored more than 20 books, and contributes to numerous spiritual periodicals. He earned his Master’s Degree in Theology from the University of Dayton. His work has been acclaimed by personalities including Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the “Dr. Oz Show.