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About Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Retired Director of Religious Education for the Catholic Church since 2014, granted a B.A. in Philosophy from St. Charles Seminary, an M.A. in Religious Studies from St. Charles Seminary, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University, and a Doctor of Ministry from the Lutheran Theological Seminary. Spiritual Well-Being Counselor

The Psychology of Advent

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The Coming of Jesus into Our Minds and Hearts Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the “coming of Christ” from three different perspectives: the physical nativity in Bethlehem, … Continue reading →

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Original Blessings

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Musings of Gratitude My Thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite — only a sense of existence. Henry David Thoreau “Where the Divine and the Human Meet” shows how important it is to … Continue reading →

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Jesus: King or Servant

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed,..because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Lk 17:20-21 But if I cast out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God … 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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Fellowship or “Followship”

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

Cults, Tribes, and True Communities Humans have a proclivity to ban together for many reasons. Being part of a family, tribe, group, or community is a very natural part of being human. The reason for belonging to such groups can … Continue reading →

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All Saints

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The English word saint comes from the Latin sanctus, with the Greek equivalent being ἅγιος (hagios) ‘holy’.[6] The word ἅγιος appears 229 times in the Greek New Testament. The word sanctus was originally a technical one in ancient Roman religion, but due to its globalized use in Christianity the modern … Continue reading →

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Sacred Physicians, Healers of Humanity

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Jesus and Buddha were and are inspirations to millions. Both taught a religion of the heart, everlasting virtue, the way to generosity and the value of faith, serenity, and compassion. Jesus and Buddha would recognize themselves in each other. Both … Continue reading →

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Pope: Christian freedom leads to welcoming people and cultures

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.
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Kindness is Prayer

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Gen 1:27

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