Angels have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. I admire their beauty, grace, strength, and compassion. And of course, I envy the wings by which angels are swiftly transported to their next destination. Wouldn’t it be liberating to have angel’s wings?
In the Judeo-Christian faith tradition, angels often serve as God’s messengers and [...]

The following questions and answers are intended to promote personal reflection. They are theological or philosophical beginnings, not endings . . .
Q: What is life’s purpose?
A: To grow closer to God; to achieve spiritual healing and wholeness.
 
Q: How can I experience spiritual growth?
A: By accepting God’s love into your heart; by offering unconditional love and [...]

Q: What prayers are most useful?
A: “Ask to be a servant of the Lord, a vehicle of Divine love, and a channel of God’s will. Ask for direction and Divine assistance, and surrender all personal will through devotion. Dedicate one’s life to the service of God. Choose love and peace above all other options. Commit [...]

Is it possible that, after death, one’s relationship with God can be improved? Among Christian religions, only the Roman Catholic Church, the Anglican-Episcopal Church, and certain Orthodox churches believe that, after the body’s death, one’s Soul may be “purified” in preparation to enter Heaven. However, Judaism also teaches that purification of the Soul might be [...]

According to David Hawkins, MD, PhD the ego can be viewed as a set of entrenched, negative habits of thought. The ego, for example, may suggest that you’re a victim and urge the expression of fear, anger, lack, jealousy, or revenge. Negativity becomes reinforced by repetition and by the consensus of society. Yet, he points out [...]

After reflecting on what might interest a group of social workers, bereavement counselors, and fellow chaplains at Hospice of Dayton, I decided to talk about religion’s influence on anxieties faced by terminally ill patients. I’m happy to share this presentation with you. This is the second of two installments, and it unfolds largely as a [...]