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.

Richard B. Patterson, PhD March 28, 2026

As Jesus noted, loving our neighbor is easy when our neighbor is lovable.

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,

Richard B. Patterson, PhD August 16, 2025

Who are the wounded healers in our lives?

Richard B. Patterson, PhD June 25, 2025

This writer shows the value of using the beatitudes in today’s world, navigating challenging issues and assessing our own spiritual development.

Richard B. Patterson, PhD May 26, 2025

Reflect Once a year we set aside a day to honor those who have sacrificed their lives as part of their military service. We honor