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.

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Can Catholics Vote for Pro-choice Politicians

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.

Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories

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

Invitation to Wonder

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/

Living the Serenity Prayer in Times of Darkness

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.

Spiritual peace versus worldly peace

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.

The False Self System

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.

Prayer of Jesus, Paul, and the early Christians

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.

Prophets, Promises and the Coming of the Christ

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

What Does It Mean to be Spiritual But Not Religious??

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.

Be Here Now in Love

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

Jesus at the Home of Martha and Mary

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

Impeachment Survival Guide

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

Reincarnation and Christianity

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 First Great Commandment

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.

Existence, God and Faith

Teachings on Christian prayer, theology and spirituality by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min.

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