Faith and Science

12211 Memorial Drive,Houston TX 77024

14 May, 2022

Description

Join author Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. for the release of his new book Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love. Crossroad Publishing announces the release of Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love. This book introduces a fresh voice into the sometimes-polarizing subject of faith and science. Catholic Deacon Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. offers a unique look into two subjects, which seem counter intuitive. How can these topics come together? In what ways do they meet? Does one take a backseat to the other? Using his compelling personal story, detailed images and colorful pictures, Hesse leads the reader on a fascinating journey through the universe, which led him back to his religious roots. He shares his pitfalls, side trips, assumptions and questions as he explores and explains scientific theory from the Big Bang to ultimately finding serenity in God’s indwelling presence. He wants you to know, believe and accept God exists in every human, no matter gender, race, creed, ethnicity. Join him on his interesting, questioning, heart-felt quest to experiencing God’s awe in a very personal way. The book is meant to explore the asymptotic convergence, approaching but not touching, of faith and science over a broad range of disciplines. They include physics to creation, chemistry to life, biology to consciousness and psychology to mysticism; all accessible in language non-scientists can understand. It concludes with available resources and applicable ministries. It includes quotations from famous theologians, scientists and scripture to demonstrate the convergence. Book is included as part of the registration; choose print copy or eBook. Print copies will be mailed after the event to those inside the United States. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. is a permanent Catholic deacon in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He is Co?founder, President and CEO of Contemplative Network, dedicated to teaching interdenominational Christian contemplative prayer, scientific research and interfaith dialogue. He was inspired by Trappist Monk, Fr. Thomas Merton, while on retreat at Gethsemani Trappist monastery. Later Hesse was appointed by Trappist Fr. Thomas Keating, Commissioned Presenter of Contemplative Outreach Ltd. (COL) and Keating’s emissary to the first COL dialogue with the Mind & Life Institute, in response to an invitation by The Dalai Lama to Keating. Hesse has given numerous international and interfaith presentations, retreats and courses on contemplative prayer and Faith and Science, having degrees in both. He teaches a graduate course on faith and science and is available for live or Zoom interviews, presentations and interfaith and science seminars. AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS: Adjunct Professor, University of St. Thomas Retired Vice Chairman, Institute for Spirituality & Health, Faculty, Spiritual Direction Institute Faculty, Magis Center Lecturer, Pontifical University Presentations: www.youtube.com/ContemplativeNetwork Contemplative Network: www.contemplative.net FOREWORD BY: Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., REVIEWED BY: Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I., M.A., M.R.Sc., Ph.D., S.T.D. Donald Nesti, C.S.Sp., M.A., S.T.L., S.T.D. Calixto Machado, MD., Ph.D. Harold Koenig, M.D. Joseph Tham, L.C., S.T.L., M.D., Ph.D. Jeffrey Kripal, M.A., Ph.D. John K. Graham, M.D., D.Min., MSc. Binh Quach, C.S.Sp., Ph.D. David V. Meconi, S.J., Lic. Theol., D. Phil. (Oxford) Kimball Kehoe, M.Div., D.B.A. (Harvard) Nicholas G. Cole, M.D. Maureen Bacchi, M.S.W., L.S.C.W. Robert Kennedy, S.J., M.A., Th.M., Ph.D., S.T.D., D. Min. Carole G. Pentony, Ph.D.