The Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has released a message to the Catholic faithful regarding the expansion of eligibility criteria for euthanasia… Read more “Message from the Permanent Council to the Catholic Faithful on Permitting Persons living with Mental Illness to Access Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide”
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Open Letter From the CCCB Permanent Council To the Government of Canada on Permitting Persons Living with Mental Illness to Access Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide
On Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) wrote an open letter to the Government of Canada expressing their deep concern about expanding… Read more “Open Letter From the CCCB Permanent Council To the Government of Canada on Permitting Persons Living with Mental Illness to Access Euthanasia/Assisted Suicide”
Mental health in the Bible: learning from the experiences of David, Elijah, Job, and Paul
Mental health challenges can be difficult for anyone to deal with, but they can be especially difficult for family members trying to support loved ones. You may… Read more “Mental health in the Bible: learning from the experiences of David, Elijah, Job, and Paul”
Finding Joy in the Gospel; Positive Psychology and the Spiritual Life
A friend loaned me a book a few months ago that I’ve just picked up again. Christopher Kaczor’s “The Gospel of Happiness” proposes a unique relationship between… Read more “Finding Joy in the Gospel; Positive Psychology and the Spiritual Life”
Faith and Grief
In addition to directing this Emmaus Family Support ministry, my day job involves working in communications for the Archdiocese of Regina. One aspect of this work includes… Read more “Faith and Grief”
Mental Health Month Reminds “You Cannot Do it Alone.”
Ps 121 reminds me in my trials and struggles that “my help comes from the Lord,” and not just any lord, but the one who made all the heavens and the earth. This Lord of all creation never slumbers and is my sure and certain keeper; my shade when oppression beats down.
The Saints and Mental Health: St. Raphael, Remedy of God
…the story of Tobit and his family reminds us that these answered prayers often come in surprising, disguised ways. A coworker or friend, a bit of scripture or song heard at a time of great need, or, as with Raphael, a lonely traveler seeking employment; all may be secret encounters with the divine reaching out to give answer to the deep need of our hearts.
The Saints and Mental Health: St. Louis Martin and St. Therese of Lisieux
In our continuing series on the Saints and our mental health, we take time today to examine the life experiences of a father and daughter, both of… Read more “The Saints and Mental Health: St. Louis Martin and St. Therese of Lisieux”
The Saints and Mental Health: St. Dymphna
One common experience shared by those with mental health challenges and their families is the sense of isolation. Social stigmas, guilt, shame, and the desire to protect… Read more “The Saints and Mental Health: St. Dymphna”
In Pursuit of the Perfect Christmas: The Holidays and Mental Health
It has been a gradual, often painful learning process for our family as we collectively recognize a truth buried deep within our bones. Our bodies do not always differentiate between ‘good’ stress and ‘bad’. The physical reactions to excessive happiness, joy, and eager anticipation can feel very much like those reactions to fear, anxiety, and danger.
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