All episodes of Becoming a Healing Presence

Episodes

Dr. Rossi reflects upon the wisdom of a term that young people are using. What is "secret sauce"?

Published 11/15/24

Dr. Rossi interviews Nico Bezzerides, a student at Dartmouth who has taken the fall semester off to do missionary work in Gulu, Uganda, with Fr. Simon Menya.

Published 10/25/24

ONLY Lord Have Mercy

Dr. Rossi reflects on the relationship between the Creed and the Jesus Prayer, and how central mercy is to our lives.

Published 10/01/24

What Is Life?

Dr. Rossi ponders the nature, essence, and purpose of life.

Published 09/12/24

Mercy on this Mess

Dr. Rossi visits the ocean and reflects on the mess in his mind.

Published 08/21/24

Must Christians Suffer?

Dr. Rossi reflects on what Jesus means when he says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light.

Published 08/02/24

Are Feelings Real?

Dr. Rossi reflects on the reality and impermanence of feelings.

Published 07/18/24

I Am Enough

Dr. Rossi reflects on what it means to be "enough."

Published 07/02/24

Jesus, I Love You

Dr. Rossi reflects on a challenging phrase.

Published 06/12/24

Identity

Dr. Rossi ponders the question, "Who am I?"

Published 05/24/24

A Purposeful Life

Dr. Rossi reflects on what is necessary for a purposeful life.

Published 05/10/24

Too Much Information

Dr. Rossi thinks about overthinking.

Published 04/26/24

Be Ye Perfect

Dr. Rossi explores what Jesus meant when he said, "Be ye perfect."

Published 04/12/24

Choose Your Friends Wisely

Dr. Rossi reflect on the value of well-chosen friendships.

Published 03/28/24

Honey in the Rock

In this rather lyrical episode, Dr. Albert Rossi presents us with a poetic image taken from Psalm 81.

Published 03/07/24

One Word Retreat

Dr. Rossi shares a spiritual practice from his time as a Catholic monk, that still holds great meaning to him today.

Published 02/20/24

The Joy of Joy

Dr. Rossi reflects on joy.

Published 02/01/24

Working Wonders

Dr. Rossi interviews Fr. Simon Menya, an Orthodox priest doing great things in Uganda. To support Fr. Simon's work, checks may be sent to: Lift Up Uganda 950 10th St. Berthoud, CO 80513 Phone number: (970)391-2690 You can also support him at [email protected]. In the memo line of the donation, you can write either "NUSSP" or "Fr. Simon."

Published 01/10/24

God Has No Taste

Dr. Rossi contemplates the question, "Why does God love us so much?"

Published 12/15/23

Bread and Circus

Dr. Rossi discusses the need for hobbies and leisure, as balanced with the need for uplifting pursuits.

Published 11/29/23

Abide, Not Strive

Dr. Rossi explores the difference between abiding and striving in the spiritual life, and the necessity of reliance on God.

Published 11/09/23

Where Are God’s Hands?

Dr. Rossi reflects on how we are Christ's presence in the world.