"Lessons in Loving" offers a much-needed education in healthy, positive relationship skills. Author Philip St. Romain... More > 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, beliefs, feelings, and decisions so you can come to self-knowledge and eventually to responsible change. In the second part, you will discover how to develop the ability to read the feelings, intentions and desires of others -- even when hidden -- and to act lovingly upon that knowledge. < Less

This book presents the Twelve Steps of recovery groups as a way to grow, to move toward a spiritual awakening, an awareness... More > 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. < Less

Here is a book for Christian couples who want to grow in their relationship with one another and with God. Topics covered... More > 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 planning to marry), this rare blend of faith-building spiritual counsel and problem-solving practical advice is an aid to finding (or keeping) that close bond you have always wanted with your spouse. < Less

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

What exactly do we mean when we say that Jesus died for our sins? What are the implications of his death for our lives... More > 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 of a suffering servant; as a new covenant between God and the human race; as an expiatory sacrifice; as a means of breaking the power of sin.

His discussions are carried on in pastoral terms derived from scripture and his experience of living and working in the world. Most chapters include a section on catechetical considerations of a renewed understanding of the crucifixion, as well as questions for personal reflection and discussion. < Less

This work bundles together three related works previously published for different purposes. 
Part One - “The Meaning of... More > 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 Spirit,” notes the decisive role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of early Christian believers, and in our own as well.

The theme running through these three parts is that Jesus of Nazareth is risen, and that we can come to know him and give evidence of his life and love in our own as well. < Less

40 ways to become more inwardly free! Using Jesus Christ as a model of spiritual freedom, and citing lessons found in the... More > 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. < Less

This book invites us to take a journey deep into the soul, where the mystery of self and the mystery of God are so... More > 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. Winner of an Angel Award for excellence in media, 1996. < Less

"Handbook for Spiritual Directees" is a collection of spiritual exercises that can be used by directees to stimulate... More > 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 the exercises included in this work include:
Preparing for Spiritual Direction, Methods of Prayer, Faith History, Guidelines for Discernment, How to Drop an Attachment or Addiction, Knowing Your Spiritual Pathway, Writing Your Mission Statement, Rule or Way of Life, and many others. < Less

This was the first book [1984] on the Twelve Steps of recovery groups published so that anyone in the Christian tradition... More > (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. < Less