Assumption Quote by Richard Rohr
“We Catholics must admit that there is a constant temptation among us to avoid the lectionary and the Word of God for private and pious devotions that usually have little power to actually change us or call our ego assumptions into question.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Catholic Spirituality, 2010
Catholics often favor personal devotions over the communal lectionary, limiting transformative impact on ego and assumptions.
In simple terms: Personal devotions can miss deeper change.
Key Takeaway
Embrace communal Scripture study.
Themes
faith
ego
scripture
community
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- parish groups
- personal prayer
- small group study
- spiritual direction
Key Concepts
spiritual growth
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can personal devotions be made more transformative?
- What role does community play in challenging ego?
A Different Perspective
Personal devotions can also foster deep change when reflective.
