We often think of saints as rare individuals whose gifts far exceed our own, and St. Francis is no exception. But for Fr. Richard Rohr, a prolific author and renowned speaker, the life and teachings of this beloved figure offer an authentic spirituality we can all embody.

Die "Neues Leben"-Übersetzung eignet sich hervorragend zum Vorlesen - was liegt da näher, als sie zu vertonen? Denn was sich gut vorlesen lässt, lässt sich gut hören. Und anders als bei einer dramatischen Inszenierung der Bibel steht hier weniger die äußere Form im Vordergrund, sondern in erster Linie der Text. Deshalb wird jedes Buch auch von einer kleinen Einleitung begleitet - entnommen aus der NLB-Studienbibel "Begegnung fürs Leben". Gelesen werden diese Einführungen von Jürgen Werth. Das Hauptwerk wird gesprochen von Heiko Grauel.

In this exploration of the central themes of Scripture, Richard Rohr transforms the written word, discovering in these ancient texts a new and vital meaning, relevant and essential for modern Christians. Rohr offers his listeners a Christian vision of abundance, grace, and joy to counteract a world filled with scarcity, judgment, and fear - a vision that can revolutionize how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world.

Richard Rohr leads us through the social, political and environmental setting out of which Matthew brought Christ’s radical message of a new world order. He explains Matthew’s challenge to let go of the conventional wisdom that comes with contemporary American culture. Each of seven talks brings us closer to the heart of the Sermon.

Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints. Both traditional and entirely revolutionary, he was a paradox. He was at once down-to-earth and reaching toward heaven, grounded in the rich history of the Church while moving toward a new understanding of the world beyond. Franciscan Father Richard Rohr helps us look beyond the birdbath image of the saint to remind us of the long tradition founded on Francis' revolutionary, radical, and life-changing embrace of the teachings of Jesus.