Holistic Holiness: An Examination of Human Flourishing from the Intersecting Perspectives of Catholic Theology and Psychology

There is a growing body of popular and scholarly literature dedicated to the topic of holistic health. Many writers, both Christian and non-Christian, acknowledge the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of the human person. After analyzing approaches supported by contemporary psychology and neuroscience, we find that some of the practices that have been shown to promote overall well-being are consistent with the theological and spiritual traditions of the Catholic Church. In this article, we describe 10 practices demonstrated to promote human flourishing.