Author Archives: Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

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

Biblical Women Who Made a Difference

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

The Bible features a variety of women who play significant roles in the narrative, from matriarchs and leaders to prophetesses and devoted followers. These women exhibit diverse qualities, including courage, faith, wisdom, and even flaws, making them relatable and inspiring … Continue reading →

From MAGA to Manna

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Self/self Sustenance in an Era of Trump: From MAGA to Manna This article is from: The Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences (see link below) “Transitions between the aeons always seem to have been melancholy and despairing times, as for … Continue reading →

Posted in A Global Spirituality, Newest Posts, Spirituality | Tagged aeon, anxiety, consciousness, coping, democrats, depressed, depression, faith, frustrated, future, lies, life, MAGA, philosophy, politics, real-estate, religion, republicans, Soul, Spirituality, thriving, voting | 1 Comment

The Temptation of Jesus: Power, Fame, and Fortune

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried.” G.K. Chesterton “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will … Continue reading →

Posted in Christology, Jesus, Newest Posts | Tagged Christianity, gospels, Jesus, ministry, preachers, sin, Son of God, temptation, the Christ | 1 Comment

Broadening Our Horizons

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

I want to provide a menu of articles, books, websites and podcasts that might increase our appetites for different perspectives about religion, Christianity, and Catholicism. Each week I will offer such posts as this. We Are All Images of God … Continue reading →

Posted in Newest Posts | Tagged articles about religion, Catholic, Christmas music, daily meditations, Jesus, new perspectives, other religions, religion, Spirituality, statistics about religion | Leave a comment

Carl Jung on Prayer

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“… “prayer,” that is, a wish addressed to God, a concentration of libido on the God-image.” Jung (1956),[1] “… “prayer” is conceived as “the upward-striving will of man towards the holy, the divine.” Jung (1971)[2] “…it is the most universal … Continue reading →

Posted in Newest Posts, Prayer | Tagged Carl Jung, Cosmic Prayer, Definitions of prayer, Efficacy of prayer, Functions of prayer, Interfaith Prayer, Prayer, prayer symbols, Prayer words, prayerful creativity, praying, Psychiatry and prayer, Spiritual Well-Being | Leave a comment

Catholic Potpourri

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Brief introductions to some unusual articles, book reviews, and websites. THE DARK BOX: A SECRET HISTORY OF CONFESSION By John Cornwell “John Cornwell may be our most gifted and persistent chronicler of Catholicism in the context of the modern world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Newest Posts | Tagged Catechesis, Catholic media, Catholic previews, Religious Book Reviews, Religious Books | Leave a comment

The Elusive Persona of God

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“God glows and burns with all the divine wealth and all the divine bliss in the spark of the soul” and is never extinguished there. Hidden in this spark is something like the original outbreak of all goodness, something like … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | Tagged Catholic, Cosmos, death of God, evolution, God, mystery, science, Soul, Spirituality, Theology, universe | Leave a comment

Queer theology and Jesus

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

“Queer theology takes the “revolution” generated by Jesus very seriously. Christ overturns the life/death dualism, by dying and rising again. He transgresses the rule. This transgression of social and gender differences can be found in the Pauline writings according to … Continue reading →

Posted in Newest Posts, Theology | Tagged gender indentity, Homosexuality, LGBTQ, LGBTQ Christianity, LGBTQ SPirituality, queer theology, Sexual identity | Leave a comment

Whose Church Is It Anyway?

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

In the Catholic tradition, the followers of Jesus are referred to as The Body of Christ, The People of God, The Faithful, The Flock, and the Church(ecclesia). In some cases,these nomenclatures have been around as long as or before those … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Ecclesiology, Newest Posts | Tagged bishops, body of Christ, Catholic, Catholic Church, Church, hierarchy, laity, laypeople, Peopleof God, priests | Leave a comment

Angel Talk

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

This post is about our potential for gathering messages, insights, lessons from our life experience that can lead us to serenity, satisfaction, discernment and even wisdom. I use the name “Angel” because the word means “mesenger”and as such this messenger … Continue reading →

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