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The Catholic Church teaches that all forms of artificial birth control are intrinsically evil - wrong in all circumstances! Only practices that make use of natural methods of avoiding pregnancy are considered acceptable for Catholic couples. The Church also has extensive teaching on the importance of conscience, its formation, and the obligation to act according to conscience. This work explores possible interactions between conscience and th...

This book presents the Twelve Steps of recovery groups as a way to grow, to move toward a spiritual awakening, an awareness of our true self in God. Every page bears gentle reassurance that fulfillment of the Twelve Steps inspires a cleansing sense of wholeness -- a renewed spirit that helps readers break free from negative and sinful influences in their lives.

This was the first book [1984] on the Twelve Steps of recovery groups published so that anyone in the Christian tradition (even those not in recovery) could benefit from the wisdom of the Steps. It integrates traditional teachings on Christian spirituality with the Twelve Step approach in such manner that any Christian working the Steps can benefit from its basic transformative emphases.

Handbook for Spiritual Directees" is a collection of spiritual exercises that can be used by directees to stimulate reflection and discussion in spiritual direction. Spiritual directors will also find it a helpful resource in their ministry of supporting and guiding directees. Of course, anyone interested in spiritual growth can also make good use of this material, even if they are not in a formal, spiritual direction relationship. Some of ...

What exactly do we mean when we say that Jesus died for our sins? What are the implications of his death for our lives today? In this book, author Philip St. Romain elaborates an understanding of the crucifixion that makes sense today, and shows how this understanding and appreciation can make a difference in people's lives. St. Romain's reflections focus on several themes, including the crucifixion as a fulfillment of the Jewish traditions...

Lessons in Loving" offers a much-needed education in healthy, positive relationship skills. Author Philip St. Romain identifies and helps you master the skills necessary for growth in self-love and love of others -- including love of God. The book is written in two parts: intrapersonal skills (relating with self) and interpersonal skills (relating with others). The first helps you understand the relationship between your behavior, perception, ...

This work bundles together three related works previously published for different purposes. Part One - "The Meaning of the Resurrection, " examines the evidence of the Resurrection and then treats its implications for the life of the believer. Part Two - "Encountering the Risen Christ, " reflects on meeting the risen Christ in his four modes of present to us: personal/historical, communal, sacramental and cosmic. Part Three - "The Gift of the ...

This book invites us to take a journey deep into the soul, where the mystery of self and the mystery of God are so intertwined as to seem one life. It is a treasure trove of versatile, uplifting, intuitive meditations, proverbs, exhortations, reflections and exploratory questions on such topics as Empty Lovingness, True Prayer, and Sanity. St. Romain urges us to "be here now in love" that we might know greater peace and joy in daily living. Wi...

Here is a book for Christian couples who want to grow in their relationship with one another and with God. Topics covered include communication skills, spirituality, understanding personality types, sexuality issues, and dealing with practical matters like finances and raising children. Couples can read this book together, or separately, then pause, discuss, and pray together. Wherever you are in your marriage (or if you and your partner are p...

What do we mean by the terms God, Self and Ego? The answer depends on one's view of human nature and its relationship to the divine. Using the philosophy and theology of St. Thomas Aquinas to qualify his terms, author Philip St. Romain describes different possible relationships between God, Self and Ego, and the disciplines to support these.

40 ways to become more inwardly free! Using Jesus Christ as a model of spiritual freedom, and citing lessons found in the Scriptures, "Growing in Inner Freedom" contains 40 time-tested practices, including: Living by Faith, Don't Worry Uselessly, Count Your Blessings, Practice Forgiveness, Go the Extra Mile and many more.

In these pages spiritual director Philip St. Romain explores codependency: what it is, its characteristics, the persons it affects, and how it develops. He also details a plan for recovery -- based on the Twelves Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous -- to help one break free from this destructive addiction.

Account of the awakening of the kundalini process by Philip St. Romain, with reflection on the meaning of this process from the perspective of Christian spirituality. Foreword by Thomas Keating. Appendices by James Arraj. 2nd edition. Original work by Crossroads, NY, 1991.

Fuel for the lamp of your soul . . . This book is a collection of 12 different works across a span of 32 years. While writing each, I experienced moments of light, or insight, which is why they are still special to me. I am presenting them in an order that begins with basic Christian teachings and moves on to metaphysical insights then to spiritual practice. Collectively, they comprise a kind of "basics of Christianity, " but certainly not a c...

Against the backdrop of a culture that can easily draw us into a consumeristic attitude, this little booklet invites us to be true to the spirit of the Advent and Christmas seasons by taking time to pray the Psalms and Gospel readings of the day. A short focusing statement is provided, and questions that invite your own meditation help to stimulate your own engagement with the scriptures. A method for prayer is also included in the Introductio...

Trade book edition. Discover a new love for Scripture! Many people have found a new devotion for the Word of God in Scripture and are eager to understand and prayerfully reflect on what Scripture calls them to become. However, learning to pray with Scripture does not always come easily. Focusing on the gospel passage for the Church's weekday liturgy, St. Romain gives the Scripture source for that day's liturgy, followed by brief commentary and...

Philip St. Romain presents a "spiritual companion" for those who want to grow in prayer during Lent. In contrast to many other Lenten prayer guides, this booklet is more than a series of rote meditations. Instead, you will find brief reflections to use as springboards for your own unique meditation on the gospels of the Lenten liturgy. To enhance your meditation, a brief commentary or background on the gospel passage is also provided.

In this book, author and spiritual director, Philip St. Romain, presents an understanding of the kundalini process that can help Christians recognize its signs and its place in the spiritual life. Following up on his earlier work, "Kundalini Energy and Christian Spirituality: A Pathway to Growth and Healing, " Philip uses the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and more modern approaches to human nature to explain how kundalini is a natural proce...

What do we mean when we use the terms "God, " "Self" and "Ego"? To what experiences do these terms point? What are the relationships between them? This book by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min., goes beyond semantics to provide an experiential approach to understanding "God, " "Self" and "Ego." It also situates this understanding in an anthropology that will be agreeable to most psychologists and Christian spiritual directors. Different "zones ...

What do we mean when we use the terms "God, " "Self" and "Ego"? To what experiences do these terms point? What are the relationships between them? This book by Philip St. Romain, M.S., D. Min., goes beyond semantics to provide an experiential approach to understanding "God, " "Self" and "Ego." It also situates this understanding in an anthropology that will be agreeable to most psychologists and Christian spiritual directors. Different "zones ...