Priests have a unique opportunity to minister to those who struggle with pornography use or addiction since the confessional is a true sanctuary: a safe, sacred place to find healing. Priests accompany people from birth to death as spiritual fathers Read More …
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“Teresianum” of Rome
Interested in further studies in Theology and Spirituality? Attached is the program of the different Sections of the Pontifical Theological Faculty “Teresianum” of Rome. We are very grateful to you for your attention and greet you with distinguished greetings. Secretariat Read More …
Psychosocial Aspects of Wisdom Years – Cor Vitae
Cor Vitae May 19, 2021 Wisdom Years in the presence of the young (religious life for 40 years and beyond)Psycho-social dynamics: spirituality of aging The elderly and the sick among us are among our most precious gems. They are the Read More …
Integrity in Ministry – Cor Vitae
Latin integritas means ‘intact’, the state of being whole and undivided. The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. “If you wish to be a good priest first be a good MSC. If you wish to be a Read More …
World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis
In his annual message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis stated that “our societies will have a ‘colorful’ future, enriched by diversity and by cultural exchanges,” stressing the need to learn to live together, in harmony and Read More …
When the Truth and the Lie met…
This painting is called…“Truth coming out of her well” by Jean-Léon Gérôme 1896. It tells the story of when the Truth and the Lie met on a summery day. The Lie said to the Truth: “It’s a marvelous day today”! Read More …
Not in My World
by Adrian Bardon, Professor of Philosophy, Wake Forest University. Humans are hardwired to dismiss facts that don’t fit their worldview Something is rotten in the state of American political life. The U.S. (among other nations) is increasingly characterized by highly Read More …
Getting To Know Your Inner Child
June F. Becker, O.S.B., Ph.D. is Director of Psychological Services at St. Meinrad College and School of Theology, in Indiana. Human Development -Volume 10, Number 1, Spring 1989, pp. 5-10 He was throwing another tantrum. I put my arms around Read More …
Finding Your Inner Contemplative
By Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D. From Saint Luke Institute With the enforcement of social distancing and shelter in place orders, many friends and acquaintances have jokingly suggested to us monks: “This probably hasn’t meant a lot of changes for Read More …
A Great Lesson on Stress
A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘Half empty or half full?’ Read More …