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”
Tag: Mental Health and Prayer
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.
Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence Virtual Event Tuesday, May 24, 2022
1 out of every 4 families in our communities are suffering from mental health challenges and for the most part, they are putting most of their energy… Read more “Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence Virtual Event Tuesday, May 24, 2022”
Discernment of Spirits and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
In April of 2020, the University of Regina in Saskatchewan announced the development of its online therapy unit devoted to making treatment for anxiety and depression using… Read more “Discernment of Spirits and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”
Breaking Out of our Pain: Rote prayer, Intercessory Prayer and our Mental Health
A couple of years ago, in that pre-pandemic time of what one friend refers to as “The Great Before”, I was playing dodgeball at a youth rally… Read more “Breaking Out of our Pain: Rote prayer, Intercessory Prayer and our Mental Health”
Language of Pain: The Psalms and Our Mental Health
When my wife and I took a trip to Niagara Falls three years ago, our social media feeds rapidly filled up with photos and comments about how… Read more “Language of Pain: The Psalms and Our Mental Health”