more knowabiltiy, more knowabiltiy, deeper experience, deeper surrender. so that's the meaning of faith, and why faith has such power, not just to transform people but to keep them on an ongoing path of transformation and growth. >> reporter: to take that path, rohr says, is to choose a life of growth, over spiritual stagnation. for "religion & ethics newsweekly," i'm judy valente in portland, oregon. >> father rohr's books have been translated into 17 languages. he has taught in 42 countries and 48 of the 50 states. >>> that's our program for now. i'm bob abernethy. you can follow us on twitter and facebook, find us on youtube, and watch us anytime, anywhere on smart phones and iphones. there's also much more on our website. you can comment on all of our stories and share them. audio and video podcasts are also available. join us at pbs.org. as we leave you, scenes from the annual sikh parade in yuba city, california. >>> major funding for religion and ethics news weekly is provided by the lily endowment, a private family foundations dedicated to founders