Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love
A Book Spotlight Event with author Robert Hesse, PhD
Thursday, May 26, 2022 | 12:00-1:00pm CDT (5:00-6:00pm GMT)
Join us for the first release of Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love. Catholic Deacon Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. offers a fresh and personal look into the often polarizing intersection of faith and science. How can these ways of knowing come together? The book explores the asymptotic convergence, approaching but not touching, of faith and science over a broad range of disciplines, from physics to creation, chemistry to life, biology to consciousness, and psychology to mysticism. 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.
Join us for a lecture and conversation with Dr. Hesse about the new book and his heart-felt quest to experience God’s awe in a very personal way.
Attendance of the zoom conversation is FREE OF CHARGE. You may purchase an E-Book or softcover copy of Faith and Science on Amazon at this link.
About the book:
“If you desire to rediscover enchantment in our disenchanted world, read this book. Let Robert Hesse help you look through a new window to see the beauty of the human spirit, the human mind, of nature and the universe...He has the uncanny art of leading the reader to experience joy in the simplicity and beauty inherent in what might, for the unscholarly, seem like intimidating scientific and theological realities. Take the book in hand and let yourself be enchanted.”
- Donald Nesti, C.S.Sp., M.A., S.T.L., S.T.D., Professor Emeritus, The Nesti Center for Faith and Culture, The University of St. Thomas. Former President of Duquesne University
“In our secular world it is so refreshing to hear how a personal journey was transfigured by science into a return to faith and God. I highly recommend this book to both the scientist and theologian dwelling within all of us.”
- Harold Koenig, M.D., editor of the Handbook of Religion and Health
About the Author:
Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. is a permanent Catholic deacon in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He is Co-founder, Chairman, President and CEO of Contemplative Network, dedicated to teaching interdenominational Christian contemplative prayer and interfaith Oneness 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. Dr. Hesse is adjunct professor at University of St. Thomas, former Vice Chairman of the Institute for Spirituality and Health, faculty member at the Spiritual Direction Institute and the Magis Center, and past lecturer at Pontifical University.