Rohr Book Study: Breathing Under Water

Program Details

Join us for our next book study as we finally get to Richard Rohr's "Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps." We meet ONLINE on the first and third Sundays of the month from 3:00-4:30 pm eastern.

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To survive the tidal wave of compulsive behavior and addiction, we must learn “to breathe under water” and discover God’s love and compassion.

Every one of us suffers from some sort of addiction. For some, it might be a television series, while others struggle with a crippling reliance on drugs or alcohol. The cycle of dependency always leaves you wanting more; you are never satisfied no matter how much you indulge. If you are ready to break the unfulfilling cycle and experience internal freedom, this insightful book offers an optimistic view and can support you on your journey.

Join us for our contemplative study of Breathing Underwater beginning January 5th for 13 sessions, on the first, third, and fifth Sundays, through June 15th. You are invited to jump in and out as your schedule allows. And each time you will find ONLINE a warm and friendly community, open to exploring together the easy and more challenging concepts.

Our schedule for the first, third, and fifth Sundays through June at 3 pm eastern:

January 5 = Introduction and Chapter 1: Powerlessness
January 19 = Chapter 2: Desperate Desiring
February 2 = Chapter 3: Sweet Surrender
February 16 = Chapter 4: A Good Lamp
March 2 = Chapter 5: Accountability IS Sustainability
March 16 = Chapter 6: The Chicken Or Egg: Which Comes First?
March 30 = Chapter 7: Why Do We Need to Ask?
April 6 = Chapter 8: Payback Time
April 20 (Easter) = Chapter 9: Skillful Means
May 4 = Chapter 10: Is This Overkill?
May 18 = Chapter 11: An Alternative Mind
June 1 = Chapter 12: What Comes Around Must Go Around
June 15 = Unexpected Postscript: Only a Suffering God Can Save

Although there is no charge for our book study, your generous donation allows the Ridge to continue offering spiritually inspiring events to connect all people, God, and creation as we create safe and sacred space for deep listening and spiritual companionship. Thanks for your support!

About the Leaders

Lawrence Jay

As Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jay guides the vision and direction of Rolling Ridge. As well as working with our staff to ensure the best possible guest experience, he partners with retreat leaders to provide excellent programming at the Ridge. A trained spiritual director and ordained American Baptist pastor, Larry (as he is known by friends) is a graduate of UCLA, Golden Gate Seminary, Franciscan School of Theology, American Baptist Seminary of the West, and the Gateways to God Missional Spiritual Direction Program. He is also Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College in the Masters of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction programs. Eco-spirituality is his passion (and was the subject of his doctoral dissertation), encouraging everyone to live into the fullness of our connection with nature, God, and all people.