Insane for the Light

Praise for Insane for the Light“I’d like to make this book required reading for all my aging friends. Drawing on the wisdom of writers ranging from Augustine to Mother Teresa to Richard Rohr, as well as on his own considerable wisdom, Fr. Ron offers exhilarating, deeply hopeful, theologically informed perspectives on aging. The voice we hear in this book is that of a compassionate pastor and companion on the journey. It’s an invitation to age consciously with curiosity and an open heart.”—Marilyn McEntyre, author of Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies and Word by WordPraise for Ronald Rolheiser“Ronald Rolheiser is one of the great Christian spiritual writers of our time, as well as one of my own personal favorites.”—James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage“When Ron Rolheiser writes, it is clear, compelling, and challenging, plus it is about issues that matter to the soul.”—Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico“A master weaver is at work here.”—Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking“Rolheiser dares to ask the hard questions, but they are our questions—the deep ones we are slow to let surface. Then he dares to answer them with clear answers delivered in simple, straightforward language.”—Rev. Basil Pennington, OCSO“[Rolheiser] writes clearly and engagingly; his language can at times be lyrical. He is never sentimental—and all the time he is absolutely grounded in reality.”—Herbert O’Driscoll, author of A Doorway in Time

Ronald Rolheiser is a specialist in the fields of spirituality and systematic theology. He is president emeritus of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas, and a professor of spirituality there. His books, notably The Restless Heart, The Holy Longing, and Sacred Fire, are popular throughout the English-speaking world and have now been translated into many languages. His weekly column is carried by more than eighty newspapers worldwide.