‘Blessed Are the Peacemakers’
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
May 21, 2026
Time and again, Jesus challenged the use of violence to resolve issues.
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Richard B. Patterson, PhD
Richard B. Patterson, PhD, is a clinical psychologist
from El Paso, Texas.
The Beatitudes Light the Way
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
May 19, 2026
The beatitudes present us with guidance on being a true Christian.
Doorway to Awakening
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
April 29, 2026
The last line of St. Francis’ prayer presents us with one of the paradoxes of the spiritual journey.
Healing the Wounded
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
April 10, 2026
We all know that the three cornerstones of the Christian message are faith, hope, and charity.
Love the Unlovable
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
March 28, 2026
As Jesus noted, loving our neighbor is easy when our neighbor is lovable.
Silent Struggles
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
November 11, 2025
Reflect Once a year, we celebrate our veterans. We tell veterans we meet, “Thank you for your service.” Yet for many of these same veterans,
Becoming Wounded Healers
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
August 16, 2025
Who are the wounded healers in our lives?