PUBLICATIONS
Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love
By Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. with Foreword by Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
Dr. Hesse introduces a fresh voice into the sometimes polarizing subject of faith and science. His work 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? The book explores the asymptotic convergence, approaching but not touching, of faith and science over a broad range of disciplines including: physics to creation, chemistry to life, biology to consciousness and psychology to mysticism; all accessible in language non-scientists can understand. It culminates in research on mysticism. It is available on through Amazon and Crossroad Publishing.
Faith and Science Teacher's Guide: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love
By Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D. with Reflections by Jan Masterson
This teacher’s guide is based on the practical lessons learned from teaching Faith and Science (F&S) graduate courses using the book Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love as the textbook. Courses are taught at the: Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum in Rome for its master’s degree in F&S; University of St. Thomas in Houston for its master’s degree in faith and culture; and Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for ongoing education for Catholic clergy.
It is available through Amazon and Crossroad Publishing.
Face to Face: Divine Encounters in God's Earthly Kingdom
By Robert J. Hesse, Ph.D.
This is the second book of Bob’s unique, planned memoir trilogy. These stand-alone true short stories inspired the content of his first internationally acclaimed book, Faith and Science: A Journey Into God’s Mystical Love. The observations of Bob’s travel companions, particularly his loving wife, Linda, enhance the stories. They offer a different view of the people encountered, the food and drink discovered, and the places visited. Their comments add another dimension and a unique vibrancy to the narrative. The 75 true stories are each from a different country. Each starts with a relevant photo and scripture quote. The true stories explain how the scripture quote was fulfilled. The 2nd edition will be available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
The Garrulous Grandma's Daybook: A Pilgrimage to Discover Acceptance, Peace, and Love Within
By Jan Masterson
Edited by Linden Price
Forward by Deacon Bob Hesse, Ph.D.
This Daybook takes the reader on a journey through the calendar year exploring eclectic earthly experiences, how they influence our thoughts and feelings, our interactions with other people, our reactions to our corner of the world and, most importantly, how we view ourselves. The Garrulous Grandma is the wise nom de plume of Jan Masterson, a woman who admits she is still searching, learning and growing as she speeds toward her ninth decade. She does her best to live in the sacred now.
The Garrulous Grandma began in 2018 as a column in a retirement community newsletter. Jan found her voice at age 72. “GG says things I would never say. She is a wise ole dame who continually surprises me with her observations and insights.”
The reflections are based on a monthly theme. Each month starts with a quote and ends with a gratitude entry and a short prayer. The daily reflections can be read in ten minutes or less. The book was written to be read one reflection at a time from January 1 to December 31.
“To journey without being changed
is to be a nomad.
To change without journeying
is to be a chameleon.
To journey and be transformed
is to be a pilgrim.”
Mark Nepo
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The Global Interspiritual Paradigm:
Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the Worlds Religions
The Global Interspiritual Paradigm: Discovering a Universal Spirituality in the World’s Religions is a two-volume set of personal perspectives shared by 120 global religious and thought-leaders across wisdom traditions.
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Three of the speakers at the Faith and Science Conference in Rome on December 11 to 13, 2026 are featured: Deacon Bob Hesse, David Lorimer, and Dr. James Finley.
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Machado, Y., Chinchilla, M., Machado, C., Rosenstock, H., Hesse, R. and Klesel, D. Centering Prayer in the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (World Journal of Advance Research and Reviews, January 2025).
Ingram, Susan. Science, Faith, and the Stars Align for this Eagle’s Trace Resident: Author Robert J. Hesse to Lead Conference in Rome. (Baltimore: Erickson Senior Living, November-December 2024).
Editorial Staff. Science, Faith, and the Stars Align for Eagle’s Trace Resident. (Houston: Houston Chronicle, November 17, 2024)
Masterson, Jan. Exciting Faith and Science Conference Concept. (Houston: The Eagle Vista, November, 2024).
Machado Y., Chinchilla M., Hesse R., Klesel D., Machado C. Centering Prayer in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. (World Journal of Advance Research and Reviews, March 2024).
Hesse, Robert. Teacher’s Guide - Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love. (New York: Crossroad Publishing, 2023).
Hesse, Robert. Faith and Science: A Journey into God’s Mystical Love. (New York: Crossroad Publishing, 2022).
Machado, C., Newberg, A., Machado, Y., Chinchilla, M., Salas, R., Klesel, D. and Hesse, R. Neural Correlates of Memories of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences: Preliminary Research. (World Journal of Advance Research and Reviews, November 2022).
Machado, C., Newberg, A., Machado, Y., Chinchilla, M., Salas, R., Klesel, D. and Hesse, R. Continuous EEG of Memories of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences: Preliminary Research. (World Journal of Advance Research and Reviews, November 2022).
Machado, C., Newberg, A., Machado, Y., Chinchilla, M., Salas, R., Klesel, D. and Hesse, R. Continuous Autonomic Nervous System Assessment Using Heart Rate Variability Methodology during Near-Death and Mystical Experiences. (World Journal of Advance Research and Reviews, November 2022).
Machado, Y., Chinchilla, M., Machado, C., Hesse, R., and Klesel, D. Centering Prayer in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: Preliminary Quality of Life Research. (World Journal of Advance Research and Reviews, November 2022).
Hesse, Robert. Wandering the World: The Third Eye. (Houston: The Eagle Vista, February 2021).
Editorial Staff. Houston Deacon Presents Healthy Benefits of Prayer in Cuba. (Houston: Texas Catholic Herald, February 21, 2016).
Baldwin, P., Velasquez, K., Koenig, H., Salas, R., and Boelens, P. Neural correlates of healing prayers, depression and traumatic memories: A preliminary study. (Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2016).
Howard, Aaron. Using Meditation to Deepen Interfaith Dialogue. (Houston: Jewish Herald Voice, November 26, 2009).
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Schachter-Shalomi, Z., Keating, T., Hesse R. Oneness Prayer: Judeo-Christian Contemplative Guidelines (Houston: Contemplative Network, May, 2009)
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Eckhart, Fred. Locked Up and Free (Houston: Contemplative Outreach, 1995)