Awaken

Was belief in reincarnation widespread in early Christianity? This podcast by Dr. St. Romain responds to this question.

Dr. St. Romain responds to misinformation about Christian teaching promoted by the spiritual teacher known as Adyashanti, especially his assertion that Jesus taught that we are all divine beings as he is.

How are God and creation connected? Are humans innately divine? These and other questions will be addressed in this reflection on Christian theism in comparison with pantheism and deism. Implications for spiritual practice will also be emphasized.

Who do people say Jesus is? This teaching by Dr. St. Romain reviews how early Christian communities grappled with this question and came to greater clarity in their response to various teachings that were rejected by the followers of Jesus. We also reflect on the spiritual significance of professing Jesus as truly human and divine.

What is the relationship between God and creation? This podcast reflects on a Christian understanding of creation as God-speak, and creatures as words of the Word.

Reflects on the teachings of the Catholic bishops concerning abortion, and clarifies occasions when they acknowledge the legitimacy of voting for a pro-choice politician.

Examines characteristics of conspiracy theories, and a few common ones associated with Covid-19, including 5G influence, myths about masks, the Plandemic video, and a plan involving Bill Gates to inject a tracking device through a vaccine.

A reflection on the experience and meaning of wonder, and how to become more open to this marvelous gift in our lives.

A reflection on the long version of The Serenity Prayer, and how it provides a roadmap for helping us stay centered and peaceful during times of hardship. Background music by https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/

A reflection on the first line of The Serenity Prayer, "God, grant me the serenity," taken from Philip's book, Reflecting on the Serenity Prayer.

Describes how the false self system develops as a response to living in a world of conditional love, and how to begin dis-identifying from its unhealthy attitudes and judgments.

What did prayer mean to Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians? What did they teach? And what did they actually do? This message responds to these questions.

Jesus didn't show up out of the blue. His coming had been foretold through a series of prophecies extending hundreds of years before his birth.

Increasing numbers of people are seeking spiritual meaning outside of a religious tradition. What are the implications? Consequences?

God is here . . . now . . . loving. To "tune in" to God's loving presence, we need to be in the right place at the right time with the right attitude.

What a scene! There's much more going on than a lesson about the active life versus prayerful listening.

A pastoral resource on the basics of the impeachment process with guidelines for engaging in healthy discussions about this divisive issue.

Examines the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament on the afterlife, rebirth and our ultimate destiny. 

Jesus' first great commandment points to the love of God above all else, and he wouldn't have given it to us unless it was possible to do so.

The fact of existence is a good springboard to thinking about God, who needs to self-disclose if we are to know anything about the character of the One-Who-Is. Faith is our entrusting openness to encountering God.

The Prospserity Myth holds that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad ones, but that isn't always true. This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus sheds light on this troubling topic.

Contemplation is resting in God's loving care for us. This presentation reviews several methods of prayer that help us become more open to receiving this spiritual gift.

Theosis refers to the process by means of which we are enabled to participate in the life of God and so be transformed into a likeness of Christ. This podcast reviews various images and analogies about theosis.

Presents an understanding of the human soul as spiritual and embodied -- the information and intelligence that guides human development from conception to death.

Reviews several effective ways to maintain a prayerful focus when distractions come up during times of prayer.

The 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit are gifts to keep; they transform us into a likeness of Christ. This podcast briefly reviews how these gifts work in our lives.

Basic overview of the focus and practice of spiritual direction.

An in-depth critique of Rohr's book on Christology, enumerating seven areas of concern.

Discusses principles for discerning if God has a preference among options when we are seeking to make a decision on a matter of importance.

A fresh look at human intelligences, with special emphasis on intra- and interpersonal skills.

Teaching on intrapersonal skills that help one come to self-knowledge and self-control.

This teaching focuses primarily on interpersonal communication skills that help us to deepen relationships with others.

Applying relationship skills to relationship with God.

How has the concept of codependency affected your views of love and selfless giving? What does Christian spirituality have to contribute unto recovery from codependent attitudes and behavior? 

Continuing the teaching and interactions on the topic of codependency. Second teaching.

Continuing with the third teaching and interaction with the group on codependency issues. 

Continuing the fourth teaching and interaction with the group on codependency and spirituality issues.

Since God is always here, now and loving, it follows that we, too, need to be living more attentively in the present moment, with our hearts open to giving and receiving love. This teaching series provides practical guidance on how to move away from false self conditioning to that we can be here now in love. 

Continuing with the second teaching and interaction with attendees on spiritual living skills.

Continuing with the third teaching and interaction with attendees on the topic of detachment and spiritual disciplines.

Conclusion of the presentation and interactions, with questions and discussion.

We explore the age-old question, seeking light from Scripture and Church teaching, on how it is that a good and powerful God can allow creatures to suffer from abuses inflicted by nature, accidents, social injustice, sickness and death. We will also reflect on what Christ teaches us about how to bear the sufferings we cannot change.