The Gate of Bone
“The worst prison would be a closed heart.”
― Pope John Paul II
For many people, dreams are important indicators of what they need to do to deepen their walk with the Lord. Some dreams present a choice that is important, imperative, and must be made with full awareness. I had one such dream that perhaps saved my vocation, and my soul, but also showed me some deep issues that I needed to face. Even if at the time of the dream I was not cognizant of what these actually were
Snakeman of the Appalachian Plateaus
Paul Dale Roberts, HPI's Esoteric Detective
Halo Paranormal Investigations
Snakeman by William Carlisle
There are many, many stories, legends of strange monsters in the Appalachian Mountains. If you don't believe me, just ask A.I.M.S. (Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings). One of the stories that I find intriguing is the story of the Snakeman of the Appalachian Plateaus. This story was to
A poisoned dagger
Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create.--Pope John Paul II
Violence comes under many guises. It is easy to come up with a good reason for doing just about anything. We can confront someone with the truth, not to help them, but to hurt, confuse, and as an act of domination. Christians can forget that easily enough. It is as easy as falling off of a log…..at least it is for me.
People don’t often think of words as weapons
The Ghost in the Dream
Paul Dale Roberts, HPI's Esoteric Detective
Halo Paranormal Investigations
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Sacramento Paranormal Help
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Michael Eugene Sanders called the Paranormal Hotline and told me that he is dealing with a female spirit that committed suicide in his home. He has seen this female spirit 3 times at the foot of his bed and she is usually holding something that is glowing. Michael then tells me that she has now entered into his dream. On 6/16
On Doubt
(Feast of St. Thomas)
A faith without some doubts is like a human body with no antibodies in it. People who blithely go through life too busy or indifferent to ask the hard questions about why they believe as they do will find themselves defenseless against either the experience of tragedy or the probing questions of a smart skeptic. A person's faith can collapse almost overnight if she failed over the years to listen patiently to her own doubts, which should only be discarded after
Beast of Bodmin Moor
Paul Dale Roberts, HPI's Esoteric Detective
Halo Paranormal Investigations
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Sacramento Paranormal Help
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Drawing by Richard Vasseur
ABC (Alien Big Cat) Sightings:
There are stories, a lot of stories about a ghostly large black cat or cats that roam the lands around Cornwall, England. Starting in 1978, Bodmin Moor became the hot spot for black cat sightings. Eric Murphy from Liverpool says that in 1982, he spotted a greenish
The threads of our lives
(Journaling)
Sometimes when I think of God, the image of a weaver comes into my mind. Then I imagine an infinite number of threads being brought together to make some sort of tapestry. All kinds of threads; some thick, others so thin that you can barely see them, some of the strings so strong that they can’t be broken, and others so fragile that the gentleness touch would destroy them unless handled with the greatest of care. Colorful strands, as well as plain. Som
Anxiety and Depression- A Spiritual Rx
(Br. Mark)
-----Below are some notes for the retreat giving this weekend. It was a good group and they were easy to interact with. I was nervous before giving this retreat, it was the first time for me dealing with this subject, so I hope that I did not say anything that caused anyone discomfort that attended. I make some notes, but do not usually read them, so there are times when I may say something that is actually way off base. One participant this
Haunted Elks Tower
Paul Dale Roberts, HPI's Esoteric Detective
Halo Paranormal Investigations
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Sacramento Paranormal Help
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HISTORY OF ELKS TOWER:
A little history about the Elks Tower. In 1926 the Sacramento Elks ran out of room for their meetings. The Sacramento Elk members got together and decided to erect a 14 story brick and steel tower on the corner of 11th and J Street. Now there are a few stories that this place is haunted. Here's a
House Trolls and the Motion Detector Phantom
Paul Dale Roberts, HPI's Esoteric Detective
Halo Paranormal Investigations
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Sacramento Paranormal Help
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HPI'S FORENSIC SKETCH ARTISTS:
Halo Paranormal Investigations not only has paranormal investigators, but we also have "forensic sketch (composite) artists. Our artists will gather the information from the witness on what they saw and draw the anomaly from the description. The drawings in this article are in orde
After teaching Introductory and Intermediate tarot classes for several years, I was asked by the keener students to prepare and deliver an advanced program. I formatted an advanced level into twelve all-day workshops. Completion of the twelve led to Certification as Tarot Master (CTM) recognized by certifying bodies in Canada and the US.
The topics covered in these workshops were a deep dive into reading for more complex client questions such as health, relationships, and spiritual directio
Haunted Homeless Camps, Sacramento, CA
Paul Dale Roberts, Ufologist
Halo Paranormal Investigations
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Ghosts are everywhere. I will explain later in this article. Sometimes, when I am watching Ancient Aliens or Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch, this commercial pops up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iey7_N_mEx4 - Yes, it is a promotional commercial for California. They always show you the best of California and do not show you the thousands of homeless camps throughout th
The Placerville UFO Hunt
Paul Dale Roberts, Ufologist
Halo Paranormal Investigations
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HPI Ufologists -Not Shown Valerie Chenoweth & Greg
FOX 40 NEWS TV COVERAGE OF THIS HUNT:
fox40.com/news/local-news/group-camping-out-in-placerville-in-hopes-of-spotting-ufos/
VIDEOS FROM THE INVESTIGATION:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0B5yce65_g
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k61xKVNovg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2RM8QXSzA8
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXmZQMTAze8
Like Peter, We Need To Get Out of the Boat
Your subjective dispositions do not impede the action of My grace in your soul. Learn, then, to trust in Me to do the things that you cannot do of yourself, and allow Me to work in you secretly, in a manner perceptible
A Benedictine Monk. In Sinu Jesu: When Heart Speaks to Heart--The Journal of a Priest at Prayer (p. 126). Angelico Press. Kindle Edition.
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Most of us have in our lifetime have most likely meet someone who seems to see
HPI Chronicles: A Haunting in Capay
Paul Dale Roberts, HPI's Esoteric Detective
Halo Paranormal Investigations
MYSTERIOUS CAPAY PHANTOM TIGER SEEN:
Team Tiger: Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes; Tony the Tiger; Esso Tiger and Shere Khan from Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. Crossover drawing by Richard Vasseur. What does this have to do with Capay? Easy. On July 9, 1998, Cindy Logan from Woodland, Ca says that she saw a large phantom cat in Capay. The sun was just going down and they co
JUNE NEWSLETTER
Monastery Retreat House Newsletter June 2021
Life at the Monastery
“Although the life of a person is in a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. You have to trust God.” — Pope Francis
Hello Dear Friends,
Well June is here. The year of 2021 has now entered middle age and is moving rapidly towards 2022. We are hoping to reopen the Retreat House in September, God willing! At this time we are planning a deep cleaning, t
Uneasiness in prayer
You think that your inability to pray without distractions is an obstacle to My grace. Were that so, I would not have been able to sanctify a great number of those whom My Church honors as saints. Distractions, when they are not entertained willfully, are no obstacle to My work in a soul. My grace passes through them to touch the center of the soul wherein all is still and in readiness for My healing and sanctifying touch. Come to Me
A Benedictine Monk. In Sinu Jesu:
He who sees into the depths
(Yet I Keep on Truckin)
If love is the greatest spiritual gift, then it would seem that if Christians want to be healers of hearts and souls, then we should pray for this gift, greater even than miracles, which can be flashy and then forgotten in time.
However, to experience being seen and loved by another, to understand that one's depths have been gazed upon and still loved, brings about the deepest of healing; for nothing needs to be hidden.
There is
Inattention towards faith
We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
We can lose something valuable by inattention or carelessness; these are actual choices. In order to keep what is precious alive and vibrant, it must be worked for. Be it friendships, marriage, career, and for me what is most important, faith. People can live without being aware that they have a Spirit and that it needs to be attended to. If not it remains childish becaus
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