Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

The Tears Of Things: A Book By Richard Rohr (J308)

J – Philosophy and Religion

Required text: The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, Richard Rohr, ISBN#978-0-593-73581-7. This course is based on the latest book by Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Father retells stories of various biblical prophets while calling on each of us to “speak truth to our own time and to speak it with love.” This is a discussion, active participation course based on the themes of personal insight, change and spiritual growth. Reflections, journaling and meditations are encouraged.

This offering meets for a total of 11 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Christine Loveland

LOVELAND, CHRISTINE — Licensed psychologist. Ph.D., psychology, Temple University; M.A., English and clinical psychology, West Chester University. Certifications in school psychology, secondary English and Spanish; elementary and secondary principal. Adjunct professor, Immaculata University. Attended Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Interests include music, writing, spirituality, friends and family. (J308)

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