Category Archives: psychology

New York City Marathon 2001 reposted 9/11/24

Posted on September 12, 2024 by richp45198

I first posted this piece some years ago and wanted to repost it today. I have many images in my mind and heart from that time as we all do. But the enduring image from that day is that of … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Go Home Again

Posted on September 4, 2024 by richp45198

Thomas Wolfe once wrote a novel titled “You Can’t Go Home Again”. Much of Wolfe’s writing focused on that theme as he would explore his Southern roots. The above picture is of Zummo’s Coffee Shop. Beside the cafe is a … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes: Jesus’ Forgotten Guidance

Posted on August 20, 2024 by richp45198

Christianity is in the news on a regular basis these days. Here in Texas there is increasing pressure in the legislature from Conservative Christian to legislate teaching the Bible in public schools. Elsewhere we hear more about book bannings. One … Continue reading →

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I Met Another Hero Today

Posted on July 18, 2024 by richp45198

In the past I have written about heroes in my life. Several have been baseball players. But the fact is that, through my work, I meet heroes on a regular basis. I met one today. When we think of heroes, … Continue reading →

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The Synod and the People in the Pews

Posted on June 26, 2024 by richp45198

Pope Francis recently called for a Synod to examine the state of the Church and its direction. The first gathering last fall was intended to be the culmination of a series of meetings and studies at diocesan levels to generate … Continue reading →

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How to be a Bad Christian

Posted on May 8, 2024 by richp45198

The other day I was conversing with a man who had seen considerable combat and was judging himself for some of the things he did during combat. I asked him whether he had a spiritual perspective and he said “I … Continue reading →

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Stuff and the Stuff of Memories

Posted on April 4, 2024 by richp45198

Those who try to follow a spiritual path often have mixed feelings about stuff. George Carlin has a great routine about our need for stuff and running out of room for our stuff. The Buddhists challenge us to address our … Continue reading →

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On Redemption

Posted on March 19, 2024 by richp45198

There were times in the past when someone would ask me “Have you accepted Jesus as your personal savior?” or “Have you been saved?” I would always answer “Depends on what you mean by that?” For many, redemption is a … Continue reading →

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Further Thoughts On Hope

Posted on February 5, 2024 by richp45198

Recently in to honor Martin Luther King, my wife and I watched his entire “I have a dream” speech. As he spoke of the realities of police brutality and other forms of discrimination, I found myself wondering whether we have … Continue reading →

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Repost of Facing The Dark Side: Spiritual Challenges of the Capitol Attack

Posted on January 6, 2024 by richp45198

Posted on January 8, 2021 by richp45198 We are now three years out from the horrors of the Capitol Riot. We are facing another election that, for the moment, appears to be a face-off between a man some deem too old to hold … Continue reading →

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