Articles by Rebeca Radillo
The Rev. Dr. Rebeca M. Radillo is originally from Cuba and came to the United States in 1961. Dr. Radillo is a United Methodist Pastor and just concluded her tenure as Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling and Director of the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Program. She is Professor Emerita at The New York Theological Seminary. A graduate of Candler School of Theology at Emory University, New York Theological University and the Blanton Peale Graduate Institute in Pastoral Psychotherapy, she is a Licensed New York State Mental Health Counselor. She has been an adjunct professor at Drew Theological School, General Theological Seminary, and Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. She is the author of two books, Cuidado Pastoral Contextual e Integral and Cuidado Pastoral con Immigrantes.
by Rebeca Radillo
The theme of this article is “Breathing.” Its purpose is to expand our thinking to allow us to better understand the complexity of the human life by seeking in the biopsychosocial/spiritual/religious model new perspectives related to the intricacy of human life. Its goal is to expand our vision to the point that we realize that nothing in our daily life, even when it is as simplistic and routine as “breathing,” can be taken for granted.
by Rebeca M. Radillo
Here is an insight into and a reflection upon a non-physical event crucial to becoming a mature spiritual and socially responsible human being. From the time of our birth, we are surrounded by cultural, political, philosophical, and religious forces. We tend to internalize our milieu and often become comfortable with the status quo. Our risk is to become complacent and self righteous if we fail to thrive in our own social and spiritual development.
By Rebeca Radillo
This article focuses on two expressions of ministry crucial to the health and wholeness of the life of a faith community. These are Pastoral Care and Pastoral Counseling. Care is a sacramental expression of tending to parishioners in distress when crises interrupt their lives. This is an article about reality and expectations.
