Category Archives: psychology

Saints Along the Way

Posted on January 17, 2023 by richp45198

I have been thinking lately about saints — individuals whom the Catholic Church has designated as people of great spirituality who are held up to us as role models. When I was young, I viewed them as perfect and, knowing … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace in Surprising Ways

Posted on January 3, 2023 by richp45198

I used to make fun of televangelists. I saw them as hucksters and con artists and doubted very much that they provide doorways to salvation. That all changed some years ago when I heard a woman’s story of an encounter … Continue reading →

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Facing Your Inner Grinch

Posted on December 16, 2022 by richp45198

I have to admit that, as a psychotherapist, I have never looked forward to the holiday season. It is a painful time for some, riddled with memories of family violence. Being deployed to a war zone and perhaps enemy fire. … Continue reading →

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What Books Shall I Keep?

Posted on December 2, 2022 by richp45198

I am currently going through a process of downsizing at my office and that includes going through a fairly sizeable collection of books. Most I will donate. But the decision as to what to keep has been interesting if not … Continue reading →

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The Long Thanksgiving Dinner 2022

Posted on November 18, 2022 by richp45198

Once again, my favorite holiday is here. And once again I reflect on who joins us and who has gone to to the Black Curtain. And once again I pause to be thankful. In the past, I have written about … Continue reading →

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Veterans’ Day 2022: A Piece of Paper

Posted on November 11, 2022 by richp45198

Veterans’ Day is certainly a day where we veterans pause and reflect on whatever time we spent in the military and in whatever capacity. What is in my thoughts and heart this year is what a humbling spiritual journey it … Continue reading →

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The Truth Is Out There (Maybe)

Posted on October 31, 2022 by richp45198

I am reading yet another book titled “The Four Agreements” (a very good book, by the way) in which the writer Miguel Ruiz posits what he has come to experience as The Truth. I have read many such books over … Continue reading →

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Dreams and the Spiritual Path

Posted on September 20, 2022 by richp45198

As John Sanford observed in his book The Kingdom Within, in biblical times dreams were viewed as a vehicle through which God would speak to us. That view has faded some and for a time was replaced thanks to Freud. … Continue reading →

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Heroic Women of the Bible

Posted on August 31, 2022 by richp45198

As I work my way through the Bible for what I believe is the ninth time, I am again struck by the presence of heroic women and am also struck by how my Church has minimized the role of women. … Continue reading →

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A Successful Marriage

Posted on August 15, 2022 by richp45198

My wife and I once had a discussion of what contributes to a successful marriage. We (mainly she) came up with : respect, good communication, and a good sex life. When I respect someone, I speak to them in a … Continue reading →

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