Becoming a Healing Presence

What does it mean to call someone "walking prayer?" In this episode, Dr. Rossi offers a reflection on the people in our lives who might fit this description.

Doctor Rossi shares insights from some of Orthodoxy's most prominent public figures about the importance of leading a self-disciplined inner life.

Dr. Rossi shares some recent experiences that convicted him of the need to look for God's hand in the small, mundane things in life.

Doctor Rossi reflects on recognizing and giving thanks for the abundance of blessings we have in life, even in times of troubles.

Dr. Rossi reflects on the reality that Christ is with us at all times—even if no one else is present.

Dr Rossi illustrates "synergy" and our relationship to Christ with the help of a famous African folk tale.

Dr. Rossi encourages us to remember and cherish the gift of our free will and use it to please God and serve others.

Dr. Rossi reflects on how the present moment is the place where we meet God.

Dr. Rossi interviews a long-time friend and physician about "The Balm of Gilead" and her ministry of physical and spiritual healing in the medical field.

Dr. Rossi and his wife reflect on the "Silent Night" of the incarnation of God and it's meaning for all mankind.

Late one evening, Dr. Rossi ruminates about his experience serving as a juror on a high-stakes court case, and what it took to bring unanimity among twelve people of very different backgrounds.

Dr. Rossi reflects on Fr. Hopko's often-repeated advice, "Stay close to Jesus," and also on what it means to say to someone, "Give me a word, please."

Dr. Rossi has a conversation with Fr. John Parker.

Dr. Rossi shares the story of Gideon.

Dr. Rossi and a friend discuss cleaning.

Dr. Rossi interviews a seminarian from Uganda.

Dr. Rossi speaks with a colleague about an experience this colleague had at the Vigil for the Annunciation.

Dr. Rossi reflects on the nature of sanity.

Dr. Rossi reflects on hidden saints and what it means to be a saint.

Dr. Rossi reflects on angels through sharing with us the music and wisdom of Arvo Pärt.

Dr. Rossi reflects on the angels in our lives.

Dr. Rossi reflects on three of Fr. Thomas Hopko's maxims.

Dr. Rossi reflects on a recent health incident and relates it to the concept of imposter syndrome.

Dr. Rossi reflects on temptation.

Dr. Rossi reflects on love language -- and the proper use of silence in love.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on The Journal of Joy, by Nicolae Steinhardt.

Dr. Rossi reflects on the centrality of the name of Jesus.

Dr. Rossi extolls the virtues of silence and of not overthinking and overspeaking.

Dr. Rossi ponders what we are by looking at another aspect of what we are not.

Dr. Rossi reflects on how we are not are sins or our virtues. What, then, is left? Can we love ourselves for who we are?

Dr. Rossi reflects on a recent experience and the role of that particular prayer, "Jesus, Thy Will Be Done," in his life.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Rossi reflects on a challenging phrase.

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

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

Dr. Rossi thinks about overthinking.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Rossi reflects on joy.

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."

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