Category Archives: Spirituality

Strange Bedfellows: Spirituality and Science

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The thoughts of some scientists and theologians “Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind.” Albert Einstein “My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are … Continue reading →

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Jung on Soul Tending

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“Without soul, spirit is as dead as matter…because both are artificial abstractions; whereas man originally regarded spirit as a volatile body, and matter as not lacking in soul.” Jung (1938)[1] Sue Mehrtens is the author of this post and member of … Continue reading →

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Experiencing God Today

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The following was written by Anthony Massimini, Ph.D. We experience God within ourselves and in today’s society and culture. Part 1 Within Ourselves:  No one experiences God directly, but indirectly.  We experience God in terms of ourselves, others, and the … Continue reading →

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Spirituality and Addiction

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Enjoy a Tech Sabbath Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditation From the Center for Action and Contemplation Author Tiffany Shlain offers a practice she calls a “Technology Sabbath” as a way of reducing our addiction to technology and our personal devices. She … Continue reading →

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The Unbelief of Believers

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The Difference between Cheap Grace and Costly Grace In the book, Atheism in Our Time, Ignace Lepp, a psychoanalyst and convert to Catholicism from Marxism, offers explanations for the unbelief of believers. His writing is based on his experience as … Continue reading →

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Your Seat at The Table Is Ready!

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

I invite you to the table of God- the Trinity. Picture yourself sitting at the space in the front, facing the persons of the Trinity.  As you sit there, the host gives you this menu or explanation for the meal.  … Continue reading →

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Are Catholics Confused about Grace?

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Catholics and many Protestants are confused about GRACE! Why? Because they believe that GRACE is the Divine influence which operates in humans to regenerate and sanctify, to inspire virtuous impulses, and to impart strength to endure trial and resist temptation; … Continue reading →

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KEEPING PARADISE: ACTIVE, PRACTICAL, SPIRITUALITY

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Spirituality and the Spiritually Mature Person  If the faith of a child does not develop into the faith of an adult, it can result in a view of religion that is childish, outmoded, and of no influence in adult life. … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Our Soul While Training Our Mind and Body

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The Spiritual Disciplines compiled by Tony Massimini, PhD St. Paul compared spiritual development to a race toward a goal (Phi 3:14).  Runner must train to develop and strengthen their energy for a successful run.  The spiritual disciplines (also called dynamics) are the … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace is Flowing Like a River

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

THE RIVER OF INFINITY/ETERNITY    When God gives himself to each of us in grace, i.e., as he calls us to our life-vocation and opens us to discern what he expects of us in our everyday life, we have Infinity/Eternity … Continue reading →

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