Becoming a Healing Presence

The Journal of Joy 25.03.2025 ↓

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on The Journal of Joy, by Nicolae Steinhardt.

One Word Life 28.02.2025 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on the centrality of the name of Jesus.

Use Few Words 10.02.2025 ↓

Dr. Rossi extolls the virtues of silence and of not overthinking and overspeaking.

I Am Not My Thoughts 21.01.2025 ↓

Dr. Rossi ponders what we are by looking at another aspect of what we are not.

I Am Not My Sin 03.01.2025 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on how we are not are sins or our virtues. What, then, is left? Can we love ourselves for who we are?

Jesus, Thy Will Be Done 11.12.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on a recent experience and the role of that particular prayer, "Jesus, Thy Will Be Done," in his life.

Secret Sauce 15.11.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the wisdom of a term that young people are using. What is "secret sauce"?

Interview with Nico Bezzerides 25.10.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi interviews Nico Bezzerides, a student at Dartmouth who has taken the fall semester off to do missionary work in Gulu, Uganda, with Fr. Simon Menya.

ONLY Lord Have Mercy 01.10.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on the relationship between the Creed and the Jesus Prayer, and how central mercy is to our lives.

What Is Life? 12.09.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi ponders the nature, essence, and purpose of life.

Mercy on this Mess 21.08.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi visits the ocean and reflects on the mess in his mind.

Must Christians Suffer? 02.08.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on what Jesus means when he says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light.

Are Feelings Real? 18.07.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on the reality and impermanence of feelings.

I Am Enough 02.07.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on what it means to be "enough."

Jesus, I Love You 12.06.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on a challenging phrase.

Identity 24.05.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi ponders the question, "Who am I?"

A Purposeful Life 10.05.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on what is necessary for a purposeful life.

Too Much Information 26.04.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi thinks about overthinking.

Be Ye Perfect 12.04.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi explores what Jesus meant when he said, "Be ye perfect."

Choose Your Friends Wisely 28.03.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflect on the value of well-chosen friendships.

Honey in the Rock 07.03.2024 ↓

In this rather lyrical episode, Dr. Albert Rossi presents us with a poetic image taken from Psalm 81.

One Word Retreat 20.02.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi shares a spiritual practice from his time as a Catholic monk, that still holds great meaning to him today.

The Joy of Joy 01.02.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi reflects on joy.

Working Wonders 10.01.2024 ↓

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Simon Menya, an Orthodox priest doing great things in Uganda. To support Fr. Simon's work, checks may be sent to: Lift Up Uganda  950 10th St.  Berthoud, CO 80513 Phone number: (970)391-2690 You can also support him at frsimon@nussp.org. In the memo line of the donation, you can write either "NUSSP" or "Fr. Simon."

God Has No Taste 15.12.2023 ↓

Dr. Rossi contemplates the question, "Why does God love us so much?"