For the busy person, five minute reflection about the mystery of faith, life, love and copying with challenges, inviting the believer to expand horizons, to think "e;outside the box,"e; and embrace and inclusive, welcoming, meaningful faith,--sufficient to powerfully nurture the personal journey.. Conceived as a series for each month, one a day, with each month having a different theme. First theme, version 101, "e;God loves Stories.

We Create the Reality We Live In maps a profound civilizational crisis: we are trying to navigate a hyper-complex, digital global village using an ancient nervous system engineered for stone-age survival. Throughout our lives, no institution teaches us how the three-pound organ between our ears actually processes reality. Left illiterate about our internal machinery, we become prisoners to an evolutionary script we don't even know we are readinIn this groundbreaking volume, a lifetime of unique perspective from monastic contemplation and chaplaincy pairs with cutting-edge neuroscience to expose the ultimate human blind spot. When modern life bombards us with relentless triggers, our primitive brain panics, demands a story of blame, and treats ideological opponents as literal predators. The devastating results are everywhere: an epidemic of raw reactivity, fractured attention, and tribal "e;kangaroo courts"e; that tear apart our societies and estrange our families.Blending sharp historical analysis with insights from modern cognitive neuroscientists, this book is an urgent manifesto for self-inquiry. It calls for a foundational rebellion: moving from blindly reacting to our biology to consciously governing it. Volume One ends at the ultimate human frontier, showing that true freedom begins by simply, deeply, becoming aware.

The vision of this book is to encourage and motivate people to recognize and appreciate the incalculable value and meaning to be found in their own stories. Included are many models for this process, along with several chapters on "e;How-to-Get-Started"e; writing or telling a story.You will see that every individual's story is unique, precious and meaningful.The text that follows illustrates this by featuring two published authors who share stories about their lives over 24 chapters. Then every third chapter adds fascinating stories from a new person who speaks in their own voice through a Grace, Grit & Hope podcast interview with them.The book ends with a creative invitation to the reader to begin documenting and sharing their own stories. We believe this book can help you to discover your own true north and the wisdom you have accumulated over the years.In today's insane society, a world where fear and hatred are widespread, we believe all of us can find sanity and peace by sharing stories with one other.It was storytelling that created humans. It was storytelling that brought humanity the benefits of civilization, and sadly, also brought us fear, hate, violence and war. This is why the stories we tell ourselves are so important because what we choose to tell and re-tell others often determines the shape of our lives.We hope you are inspired. We hope you share a piece of your own story. In the sharing, you will uncover your own gift of meaning and hope, your own wisdom.

Stranger at the DoorCan We Live in "e;Us Versus Them"e;?Every day we open a door to strangers.Sometimes they stand on our porch. More often they appear on our television screens, social media feeds, political debates, neighborhoods, workplaces, and even around our own dinner tables.Why do we so quickly divide people into "e;us"e; and "e;them"e;?Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, history, and a lifetime of listening to people, Brother Pascal shows how our ancient survival brain naturally creates fear, suspicion, and division. Understanding this hidden process does not excuse prejudice or hostility—but it does explain why they are so common.With warmth, stories, humor, and practical wisdom, Stranger at the Door invites readers to recognize their own automatic reactions, become more aware of the stories they tell themselves, and discover a more compassionate way of seeing others.At a time when our world seems increasingly divided, this hopeful book reminds us that the stranger at the door may become our greatest teacher.,"e;When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."e;—

Where is God today? It is one of the oldest and most important questions human beings have ever asked. For centuries, people have searched for God in sacred places, ancient scriptures, moments of prayer, and times of great suffering. But what if God has never stopped revealing new ways to understand both the world and ourselves? In Where Is God Today?, Brother Pascal invites readers on a thoughtful and deeply personal journey that brings together timeless spiritual wisdom, Celtic spirituality, modern neuroscience, and the surprising possibilities of artificial intelligence. Rather than arguing for certainty, he invites us to rediscover wonder. Drawing on nearly a century of life experience—as a Benedictine monk, military chaplain, psychologist, teacher, and lifelong listener—Brother Pascal explores how our brains shape the stories we believe, how love remains God's greatest invitation, and how becoming more aware can transform our relationships, our faith, and our everyday lives. This is not a book of easy answers. It is a book of thoughtful questions. Could the God who inspired human creativity throughout history still be inviting us to grow today? Could neuroscience help us understand ourselves more honestly? Could new discoveries become instruments of greater compassion rather than greater fear? Filled with warmth, humility, personal stories, and practical wisdom, Where Is God Today? welcomes believers, doubters, and seekers alike. If you have ever wondered whether God is still present in our rapidly changing world, this book offers a fresh and hopeful answer: Perhaps God has been closer all along. We are simply learning to see with new eyes.

For the busy person, five minute reflection about the mystery of faith, life, love and copying with challenges, inviting the believer to expand horizons, to think "e;outside the box,"e; and embrace and inclusive, welcoming, meaningful faith,--sufficient to powerfully nurture the personal journey.. Conceived as a series for each month, one a day, with each month having a different theme. First theme, version 101, "e;God loves Stories.

We Create the Reality We Live In maps a profound civilizational crisis: we are trying to navigate a hyper-complex, digital global village using an ancient nervous system engineered for stone-age survival. Throughout our lives, no institution teaches us how the three-pound organ between our ears actually processes reality. Left illiterate about our internal machinery, we become prisoners to an evolutionary script we don't even know we are readinIn this groundbreaking volume, a lifetime of unique perspective from monastic contemplation and chaplaincy pairs with cutting-edge neuroscience to expose the ultimate human blind spot. When modern life bombards us with relentless triggers, our primitive brain panics, demands a story of blame, and treats ideological opponents as literal predators. The devastating results are everywhere: an epidemic of raw reactivity, fractured attention, and tribal "e;kangaroo courts"e; that tear apart our societies and estrange our families.Blending sharp historical analysis with insights from modern cognitive neuroscientists, this book is an urgent manifesto for self-inquiry. It calls for a foundational rebellion: moving from blindly reacting to our biology to consciously governing it. Volume One ends at the ultimate human frontier, showing that true freedom begins by simply, deeply, becoming aware.

The vision of this book is to encourage and motivate people to recognize and appreciate the incalculable value and meaning to be found in their own stories. Included are many models for this process, along with several chapters on "e;How-to-Get-Started"e; writing or telling a story.You will see that every individual's story is unique, precious and meaningful.The text that follows illustrates this by featuring two published authors who share stories about their lives over 24 chapters. Then every third chapter adds fascinating stories from a new person who speaks in their own voice through a Grace, Grit & Hope podcast interview with them.The book ends with a creative invitation to the reader to begin documenting and sharing their own stories. We believe this book can help you to discover your own true north and the wisdom you have accumulated over the years.In today's insane society, a world where fear and hatred are widespread, we believe all of us can find sanity and peace by sharing stories with one other.It was storytelling that created humans. It was storytelling that brought humanity the benefits of civilization, and sadly, also brought us fear, hate, violence and war. This is why the stories we tell ourselves are so important because what we choose to tell and re-tell others often determines the shape of our lives.We hope you are inspired. We hope you share a piece of your own story. In the sharing, you will uncover your own gift of meaning and hope, your own wisdom.

Stranger at the DoorCan We Live in "e;Us Versus Them"e;?Every day we open a door to strangers.Sometimes they stand on our porch. More often they appear on our television screens, social media feeds, political debates, neighborhoods, workplaces, and even around our own dinner tables.Why do we so quickly divide people into "e;us"e; and "e;them"e;?Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, history, and a lifetime of listening to people, Brother Pascal shows how our ancient survival brain naturally creates fear, suspicion, and division. Understanding this hidden process does not excuse prejudice or hostility—but it does explain why they are so common.With warmth, stories, humor, and practical wisdom, Stranger at the Door invites readers to recognize their own automatic reactions, become more aware of the stories they tell themselves, and discover a more compassionate way of seeing others.At a time when our world seems increasingly divided, this hopeful book reminds us that the stranger at the door may become our greatest teacher.,"e;When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."e;—

Where is God today? It is one of the oldest and most important questions human beings have ever asked. For centuries, people have searched for God in sacred places, ancient scriptures, moments of prayer, and times of great suffering. But what if God has never stopped revealing new ways to understand both the world and ourselves? In Where Is God Today?, Brother Pascal invites readers on a thoughtful and deeply personal journey that brings together timeless spiritual wisdom, Celtic spirituality, modern neuroscience, and the surprising possibilities of artificial intelligence. Rather than arguing for certainty, he invites us to rediscover wonder. Drawing on nearly a century of life experience—as a Benedictine monk, military chaplain, psychologist, teacher, and lifelong listener—Brother Pascal explores how our brains shape the stories we believe, how love remains God's greatest invitation, and how becoming more aware can transform our relationships, our faith, and our everyday lives. This is not a book of easy answers. It is a book of thoughtful questions. Could the God who inspired human creativity throughout history still be inviting us to grow today? Could neuroscience help us understand ourselves more honestly? Could new discoveries become instruments of greater compassion rather than greater fear? Filled with warmth, humility, personal stories, and practical wisdom, Where Is God Today? welcomes believers, doubters, and seekers alike. If you have ever wondered whether God is still present in our rapidly changing world, this book offers a fresh and hopeful answer: Perhaps God has been closer all along. We are simply learning to see with new eyes.