Richard Rohr (1943) entered the Franciscan order in 1961 and was ordained a priest in 1970.Un year later founded the New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati (Ohio), and in 1986 the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque (New Mexico), where he currently serves as director. He lives in a hermitage and divides his time between community work and the preaching and teaching the five continents. He is the author of several books and a regular contributor to various publications.