Ep. 25 | Off the Page | Ronald Rolheiser | A Spirituality of Aging and Letting Go

Описание: What does it mean to age with grace, to let go without losing hope, and to face life’s deepest losses with open hands? What does it mean to move toward spiritual maturity as life unfolds, and how can a spirituality of letting go help take us there? In this conversation, Fr. Ronald Rolheiser joins Off the Page to explore themes from his powerful new book, "Insane for the Light: A Spirituality for Our Wisdom Years," which was released on October 28, 2025. From the raw beauty of metanoia to the transformative power of passivity, Fr. Ron reveals how suffering, helplessness, and even death can become our greatest gifts—if we dare to live while we’re dying.

Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, is a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is a theologian, professor, award-winning author, and he served as president of the Oblate School of Theology. He is known for his lectures, globally-syndicated column "In Exile," and his bestselling books "The Holy Longing" and "Sacred Fire."

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00:00 Introduction
01:57 Spirituality of Aging
03:46 Wisdom Years
05:41 Insane for the Light: Story Behind the Title
7:45 Getting Our Lives Together, Giving Our Lives Away
12:53 Reflection No. 1: Seven Movements Toward Spiritual Maturity
14:32 Giving Your Death Away
15:58 Metanoia and Paranoia
20:36 Pondering: Carrying and Transforming Tension
27:27 How Pain Can Deepen Us
34:59 Dark Nights of Faith
38:37 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
42:57 When the Power Point Stops Working
43:53 Reflection No. 2: Take On Your Higher Mind
46:43 Understanding More By Not Understanding
48:06 Activity and Passivity
54:10 When You Feel Helpless
58:16 Reflection No. 3: Activity and Passivity
58:30 The Gift and Challenge of Passivity (Passion)
1:03:50 When You’re Told You Don’t Have Much Time to Live
1:07:07 A Creed for Giving Your Life and Death Away
1:09:15 Conclusion