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Teachings on Christian prayer, theology and spirituality by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min.
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Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
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.
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
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.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
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.
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
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/
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
A reflection on the experience and meaning of wonder, and how to become more open to this marvelous gift in our lives.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
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.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
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.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
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.
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
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.
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
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.