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When This Doctor Sees God in His Patients

Mind & SpiritOctober 16, 2015

"Religion and medicine can make for awkward bedfellows. While many religions are based on an almighty force that is unseen, thus requiring a core belief in its existence, from the first day of medical school future doctors are taught that abnormalities, or diseases, are confirmed only when they are felt, visualized or heard. I can’t say the same about God... [But] when I am with people who are at such peace despite the enormous travails they have withstood... I feel as though I am actually seeing God. With my own two eyes." [Read Article]

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Signifying Nothing: Why Science Can’t Compete With Religion

Mind & SpiritOctober 14, 2015

"When followers of naturalism (such as scientists and humanists) face the question of whether life has transcendent meaning, they typically answer 'no, at least not any that humans can discern..." Are traditional religions advantaged over naturalistic philosophies by virtue of their claim to provide such meaning, and if so, is this an advantage that they will always maintain?" [Read Article]

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Why Mindfulness is No Substitute for Jesus

Heather KingOctober 9, 2015

Unlike the wildly popular mindfulness app called Headspace, Christianity can’t be packaged, promoted, or marketed. It’s already every human being’s birthright.

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4 Ways Christians Can Respond to the Oregon Shootings

Mind & SpiritOctober 6, 2015

"We are not wrong when we ask why God might allow tragedies to happen, but we must find faith in the one who holds it all in his hands... This is cloudy and difficult for us, as it should be—we should never be comfortable with the ever present reality of evil and its fruit. But we must remember who has ultimate authority. God is always at work in the darkness. His sometimes silence should not be interpreted as apathy or disinterest." [Read Article]

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How God and Spirituality Help Us Cope With Trauma

Mind & SpiritOctober 1, 2015

"Trauma too often leaves us estranged from self, family and a future in an unsafe place. For many, spirituality and/or a community of believers offer that home. Spirituality and religion offer the bridge to reconnection with the essential goodness of self and others, an appreciation of life, reunion with nature and a reason to hope." [Read Article]

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How Authentic Religion Boosts Mental Health

Mind & SpiritSeptember 25, 2015

"To those who are devoutly religious, the pope's U.S. trip presents a unique opportunity to get papal blessings, receive mercy and feel closer to God. But even those devoted Catholics who aren’t in the front row seat for Francis' visit may see benefits to their belief. A slew of research has tied being religious with better well-being and overall mental health." [Read Article]

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How to Say Sorry: The Intersection of Jewish Practices and Positive Psychology

Mind & SpiritSeptember 25, 2015

"Teshuvah ... is typically translated as 'repentance', but it actually means 'to return.' Teshuvah is not simply about guilt, or coming clean – ultimately it’s about shedding those barriers that block our pure soul, revealing our true nature, and returning to the most elevated aspect of ourselves." [Read Article]

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The Man in the Skirt: The Church as Field Hospital

Heather KingSeptember 24, 2015

His presence at Mass hyper-focused my attention. I saw in a whole new way how in the Penitential Rite we establish why we've come. We're all sinners. We're all broken.

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Are Private Revelations Making You Anxious?

Mind & SpiritSeptember 24, 2015

"If you find yourself fearful, consumed with worry, unsure how to prepare, unable to sleep, you need to stop reading all this stuff and get back to reading the Bible and the Spiritual classics... Focus on God’s power, how He intervened in the Old Testament for His people. Remember His mercies and His love for us. Get to know Jesus in a more personal way as your savior, as your friend. Take His mother as your own. Be not afraid but trust. As St. Padre Pio, a modern mystic and saint said so well “'Pray, hope [trust], and don’t worry.'” [Read Article]

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The Gospel of Happiness: How Positive Psychology Can Help Deepen Your Faith

Dr. Christopher KaczorSeptember 21, 2015

Positive psychology helps us to see that the Christian way in its fullness, even in its sacrifices for love, is a path to happiness, fulfillment, and joy.

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Author Sarah Burleton Asks: Are you there God?

Mind & SpiritSeptember 18, 2015

"I’ve been told by fans that God gave me the strength to overcome my childhood so I can help others, He gave me the gift of writing so I could put my life on paper and share it with the world to help those that needed it the most… If you are a believer and feel lost, trust me, He’s there. He just doesn’t show up in the ways we always expect." [Read Article]

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Is Christian Teaching on Sexuality Psychologically Harmful?

Mind & SpiritAugust 27, 2015

"Savin-Williams explains that teens who come out to their Christian parents are generally treated just as well, if not better, than kids who come out to other types of parents. In fact, he finds that it is often parents’ Christian theology that contributes to a caring—though often difficult and awkward—interaction and navigation through this news... [T]here is typically a promise of unconditional love and comfort for the child, even while the parents themselves wobble through coming to terms with this startling news." [Read Article]

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