Welcome

Being raised in a Catholic household, I often questioned the faith.  Sometimes I didn’t always see eye to eye with the institution.  As a result, I left the faith and explored many different religions.  I was always a deeply spiritual person at my core, but questioned the idea that there was only one path.  

I started atteding Religious Science Churches in 2000.  Ernest Holmes, the founder of Religious Science, believed that all religions contain truth, but no single religion had a monopoly on it.  He believed that in staying true to religion meant honoring one’s faith, but also recognizing the spiritual truth is infinite and cannot be confined to one doctrine.  He taught that all spiritual paths lead to the same truth of divine love and interconnectedness.  

These are concepts that I have internalized.  In my own journey in becoming a liciensed practitioner, I have retuned to the Catholic faith and continue to study, teach, and coach on the teachings of the Catholic Church and Science of Mind.

It is possible to be a practicing Catholic and a Science of Mind practitioner by integrating the principles of both traditions in a harmonious and respectful way.  I find ways to bridge the spiritual practices of both and focus on their complementary aspects.  I do this by:

1. Focus on Universal Truths

Both Catholicism and Science of Mind emphasize the presence of God or Divine Power as the source of all life. I focus on the universal nature of God as the source of love, creativity, and healing, recognizing that both traditions honor divine power in their own ways.

2.  Use Prayer and Meditation

In Catholicism, prayer is a vital practice, including liturgical prayers, personal devotions, and contemplative prayer. Science of Mind emphasizes affirmative prayer, where the focus is on affirming positive outcomes in alignment with divine truth. I incorporate both by attending Mass and saying traditional Catholic prayers, while also practicing affirmative prayer as a form of personal reflection and spiritual empowerment. 

3. Practice Love and Compassion

A major tenet of Catholicism is living out the teachings of Jesus by practicing love, charity, and compassion toward others. Science of Mind similarly encourages individuals to live with love, peace, and an understanding of unity with all of life.  I merge both by committing to acts of kindness, service, and love, rooted in my Catholic faith, while embracing the Science of Mind philosophy that sees all people as interconnected through Divine Spirit.

4. Embrace Healing and Wholeness

Science of Mind focuses on the power of the mind to heal and transform through divine law. Catholicism, too, believes in the power of prayer for healing and transformation, whether through the sacraments or through personal and communal prayers. I blend these by seeking both sacramental healing in the Catholic Church and affirming the mind’s ability to manifest health and wholeness through alignment with God’s power.

5. Hold Space for Mystery

Catholicism embraces the mystery of faith, such as the Incarnation and the Eucharist. Science of Mind, also acknowledges that there is a spiritual law and mystery beyond our full understanding. 

Communities offer opportunities to learn, grow, teach, and to serve.  I have found that when I give my time, talent, and treasures to my communities, I advance and develop a deeper connection with my source.  Both my Catholic and Science of Mind communities respect my journey of integrating both paths. My Catholic communities offer a space for worship and sacraments.  While my Science of Mind community provides tools for spiritual growth and mental empowerment.  Both communities support fellowship and service.

Community offers opportunities to experience spiritual truths that are constantly unfolding.  These experiences help me to be open to new insights and revelations. I believe that staying true to religion doesn’t mean rigidly clinging to past beliefs but rather allowing for growth and expansion in spiritual understanding. Spritual communities allow for me to evolve beyond my traditional forms and interpretations.  

Communities allow everyone to work together to understand the nature of reality. Through working together we stay open to new discoveries and spiritual wisdom to complement each other.  Working together people grow in their faith and dedication to achieve a higher purpose.  Together we are serving, learning, growing, and achieving more that we could have without each other.