Becoming A Healing Presence

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the call to accept reality without complaint, praying for the needs of each new day.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the unexpected turn of events that we often encounter in our lives and how we might respond to them.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the ways we seek to sooth our souls and bodies.

Dr. Albert Rossi considers how to respond to the unforeseen events in life through Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow's morning prayer. O Lord, grant that I may meet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely upon Thy Holy Will. In every hour of the day, reveal Thy will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround me. Teach me to treat all that comes to me throughout the day with peace of soul, and with the firm conviction that Thy will governs all. In all my deeds and words, guide my thoughts and feelings. In unforeseen events, let me not forget that all are sent by Thee. Teach me to act firmly and wisely, without embittering and embarrassing others. Give me the strength to bear the fatigue of the coming day with all that it shall bring. Direct my will. Teach me to pray. Pray Thou Thyself in me. Amen.

Dr. Albert Rossi contemplates the depth of forgiveness and our difficulty in accepting it in repentance.

Dr. Albert Rossi shares a story about the power of resilience in some of the most challenging circumstances in life.

Dr. Albert Rossi follows up on his podcast, "Everyone Is Doing The Best They Can," by asking us to consider the importance of forgiveness of one's self as we engage in repentance towards joy.

Dr. Albert Rossi encourage us to assume the best of others, seeking to love all who come into our lives, while resisting a judgmental spirit.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the need to communicate with one another and to pray, from the heart, in deep silence.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the 'inner village' of his own life.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the paradoxes within Orthodox Christians.

Dr. Albert Rossi considers the ways that love impacts our lives, even in death.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects upon the phrase, "Christ is Everything."

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects the impact that our distracted minds and hearts have on our lives and the lives of others.

Dr. Albert Rossi discusses the cultural understanding of joy in contrast with the Orthodox understanding of joy.

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the impact and opportunity of failures in our lives for spiritual growth.

Dr. Albert Rossi continues his reflections on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not."

Dr. Albert Rossi reflects on the profound statement by St. Silouan the Athonite, "Keep your mind in hell and despair not."

Dr. Albert Rossi shares inspiring quotes sent in from his listeners.

Dr. Albert Rossi share some of his favorite Bible quotations for our encouragement, and he asks us to share our favorites passages from the Holy Scriptures with him.