Ministry helps families of suicide victims
For Deacon Ed Shoener, the overarching message of a new eight part video series for Catholics who lost a loved one to suicide is one of accompaniment – that support in a time of grief can be found from within the Catholic Church.
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There are many possible reasons why someone might get depressed, see their life as meaningless, and find the day to day such a heavy burden. I want to briefly discuss two broad but common ones: a global view where God is either very distant or indifferently absent, and there is no belief or consideration of the generous […]
In A Letter to Marcellinus, St. Athanasius offers a beautiful meditation on the unique power of the Psalms for bringing about emotional healing. What he says about praying with the Psalter, I think, can best be understood through the lens of the classical Greek conception of “mimesis” (or “representatio” in Latin), albeit with a strongly […]
You know the feeling when your mind is unsettled, restless, and confused? It begins with a spark of disinterest, melancholy even, as we wash the plates at the end of a long, tiring day. Then, without warning, the uneasiness spreads like wildfire through our souls. We worry about our loved ones, our financial stability, our […]
I have always shared a special connection to Saint Martha of Bethany. My own personal journey to overcome anxiety, worry, OCD, and constant movement in both my daily and spiritual life mirror her journey in the Gospel. Providentially, God gave me the honor of being born on her Feast Day. Here’s a few ways this […]
One of the brothers in St. Francis’ religious order recounted that he was captivated by Francis. Consequently, he would often pause to observe him while he was praying. On one occasion, the brother heard the saint say, “Who are you Lord, and who am I?” Although, his prayer was simple, it is said that St. […]
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