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presented by Fr. Richard S. Jones Pastor, St. Joseph Church, Coraopolis, PA

6:45 pm to 8:00 pm

Monday, September 11, 2017 – Spirituality

Monday, September 18, 2017 – Self-Esteem, Wonder, Friendship,

Courage

Monday, September 25, 2017 – Teachability, Tolerance, Joy,

Interdependence

Monday, October 2, 2017 – Perseverance, Freedom, Love,

Generativity

Monday, October 16, 2017 – Balance, Prayer, Forgiveness, Gratitude

Monday, October 23, 2017 – Playfulness, Commitment, Hope,

Restlessness

Week 1

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Table of Contents

Opening Prayer – A Prayer for Healing 3

Opening Song – Holy Ground Medley 4

Celebrate What’s Right with the World – a film made by DeWitt-Jones to “help folks approach life with confidence, grace and celebration.”

Meditation 5

“Christ the Healer” sculpture 6

Are you engaged in the process of spiritual wellness? 7

Spirituality Definition and Bible Quotes Talking Points

8

9 – 10

Counterparts 11

Song – Worn 12

Time Magazine – The Science of Happiness 13 – 21

What Makes Us Happy 14

Percentage of Groups Who Say They Are Very Happy 15

How Joy Affects Health 16

Health Habits for Happiness 17

Links Between Happiness and Health 18

Source of Happiness 19

The Geography of Happiness 20

What Influences Happiness 21

Improve Your Resiliency 22

Personal Goals & Experiments in Setting Up a Personal Wellness Plan 23 – 24

Water Invites 25 – 29

Self-Esteem Living Wholly, Holy, and Effectively 30

Spirit, Soul and Body – How God Designed Us - We Are A 3-Part Whole 31

The Human Person – An Overview 32

In Our World, We Have 33

A Whole Person 34 – 34

What Prevents Us from Becoming a Whole Person 36

Blocks/Hindrances to the Development of a Contemplative Outlook 37

Key Links in the Spirituality and Health Connection 38

Emotions Color Wheel 39

World of Emoticons 40

Desiderata 41

Movement from Compulsion to Contemplation 42

Emergency Phone Numbers 43

St. Faustina’s Praises of the Divine Mercy 44 – 45

Divine Mercy’s Prescription for Spiritual Health 46 – 47

A New Serenity Prayer 48

Spiritual Reading Quote by St. Ambrose/St. Augustine 49

Information on accessing Spiritual Health website 50

Closing Prayer 51

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Opening Prayer

A Prayer for Healing

Lord,

You invite all who are burdened to come to you.

Allow Your healing Hand to heal me.

Touch my soul with Your compassion for others;

touch my heart with Your courage and infinite Love

for all;

touch my mind with Your Wisdom,

and may my mouth always proclaim Your praise.

Teach me to reach out to You in all my needs,

and help me to lead others to You by my example.

Most loving Heart of Jesus,

bring me health in body and spirit

that I may serve You with all my strength.

Touch gently this life which you have created, now

and forever.

Amen.

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Opening Song

Holy Ground Medley (4:45) Sung by: Christopher Beatty and Geron Davis

Verse 1: This is holy ground

We're standing on holy ground

For the Lord is here

And where He is, is holy.

(Repeat Verse 1)

Verse 2: These are holy hands

He's given us holy hands

He works through these hands

And so these hands are holy

(Repeat Verse 2)

.(Repeat Verse 1 Twice)

Verse 3: We are standing on holy ground

And I know that there

Are angels all around.

Let us praise Jesus now.

We are standing in His presence

On holy ground

Verse 4: We are standing on holy ground

And I know that there

Are angels all around.

Let us praise Jesus now.

We are standing in His presence

We are standing in His presence

We are standing in His presence

On holy ground.

(Repeat Verse 1 Once)

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Meditation

Watch your thoughts;

for they become words.

Watch your words;

for they become actions.

Watch your actions;

for they become habits.

Watch your habits;

for they become character.

Watch your character

for it will become your destiny.

— Frank Outlaw Late President of the Bi-Lo Stores

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“Christ the Healer”

In 1977, Philip Picard (1935-2009) was commissioned by Mercy Hospital in

Pittsburgh to complete an original sculpture. This was after 3 years of study, prayer,

and artistry. Each scene has a particular reference to the New Testament of the

Bible. It represents the many facets of the “healing ministry” of Jesus Christ as he

walked our death.

1) John 13:1-20 – Last Supper – Washing Feet

2) Matthew 12:9-12 – Man with a Withered Hand on Sabbath

3) Luke 8:43-48 – Woman (Jairus’ daughter) Suffering of Hemorrhage-12 years old-touched

hem of garment

4) Mark 7:32-37 – Deaf Man Speech Impediment – touched tongue-“Ephphatha!”-be open

5) Luke 5:18-26 – Paralyzed Man – “lifted through roof”

6) John 2:1-11 – Wedding Feast of Cana – water into wine – 1st miracle

7) Matthew 15:32-37 – Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes

8) John 11:1-44 – Raising of Lazarus

9) Matthew 17:14-21 - Man a lunatic – falling into fire or water-devil comes out!

10) John 20:11-18 – Mary outside the tomb – Resurrection account “Rabbouni”-Teacher

11) Luke 13:10-17 – On Sabbath, Woman possessed for 18 years by a spirit – stooped over

12) Matthew 20:29-34 – Two Blind Men on the Side of the Road

13) Mark 5:1-20 – A man lived near tomb – evil spirit come out

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Are you engaged in the process of spiritual wellness? Evaluate your own spiritual wellness with this brief quiz.

Do I make time for relaxation in my day? Do I make time for meditation and/or prayer? Do my values guide my decisions and actions? Am I accepting of the views of others?

If you answered "No" to any of the questions, it may indicate an area where you need to improve the state of your spiritual wellness.

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Spirituality is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as

opposed to material or physical things. Religious aspects of the Christian life, i.e.,

prayer, penance and fasting.

If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who

raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit

that dwells in you. (Romans 8:11)

Therefore, from the day we heard this, we do not cease praying for you and asking

that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and

understanding to live in a manner worthy of the Lord, so as to be fully pleasing, in

every good work bearing fruit and growing in the knowledge of God, (Colossians 1:9-

10)

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness.

(Galatians 5:22)

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth, which the world cannot accept, because it neither sees nor knows it. But you know it, because it remains with you, and will be in you. (John 14:16-17) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the afflicted, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, release to the prisoners, (Isaiah 61:1)

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Spirituality o Traditionally stretched our relationship with God o Our spirituality can never be divorced from the time and place in which

we live o Spirituality is the style of a person’s response to Christ before the

challenge of everyday life Spirituality as Our Outlook on Life

o Individuals can view things in very different ways o Spirituality is our basic outlook on life o Our spirituality colors the way in which we look at everything o Spirituality is reflected in how we do so-called holy things, e.g., pray to

God, give alms to the poor, and forgive those who have wronged us o Spirituality also reflects how we do ordinary things, e.g., cross the street,

drive a car, eat a pizza

Spirituality: One, Unique and Ongoing o Christian spirituality has 3 characteristics:

o It is one o It is unique o It is ongoing

o Christian spirituality has its foundation in the death and resurrection of Jesus

o No two individuals have the same perspective on life o Our spirituality is never formed or finished o God is forever calling us to greater conversion.

God Asks: “Where You Are?” 1. How far along are you on your Christian journey?

Theological virtues are faith, hope, and love

Cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

To live virtuously is to trust totally in the providence of God.

The conversion of a contrite heart enables the regenerative experience of ongoing conversion.

Spirit, heart, mind, and will feel renewed, revived, and ready to radiate to values Christ teaches.

By loving God with all our heart, body, mind and spirit, we will then love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

After the initial phase of adoration, it goes through our mind, and then to our heart which helps form our character.

Pride is the basic inclination to believe that “I” or “we” can do it alone.

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The disobedience of Adam and Eve caused despair not joy, disruption not peace.

When showing compassion, first recourse is empathetic understanding, not condescending judgment.

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Counterparts

Self-Esteem vs. Insecurity Wonder vs. Disregard, Disinterest Friendship vs. Enemy Courage vs. Cowardice Teachability vs. Unskilled, Slow Tolerance vs. Disapproval, Prejudice Joy vs. Sadness Interdependence vs. Disassociation, Separation Perseverance vs. Fickle, Inconstant Freedom vs. Captivity, Confinement Love vs. Hate, Animosity Generativity vs. “Culture of Death”, Pro-Choice Balance vs. Instability, Imbalance Prayer vs. Anxiety, Curse Forgiveness vs. Accusation, Blame, Mercilessness Gratitude vs. Condemnation, Censure, Ingratitude Playfulness vs. Lethargic, Dispirited, Depressed Commitment vs. Broken Promise, Breach Hope vs. Doubt, Fear, Pessimism Restlessness vs. Calmness, Peace

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Song

Worn (4:01) Sung by: Tenth Avenue North

I'm tired, I'm worn, my heart is heavy

From the work it takes to keep on breathing

I've made mistakes, I've let my hope fail

My soul feels crushed by the weight of this world

And I know that you can give me rest

So I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win, let me know the struggle ends

That you can mend a heart that's frail and torn

I want to know a song can rise from the ashes of a broken life

And all that's dead inside can be reborn

'Cause I'm worn

I know I need to lift my eyes up but I'm too weak, life just won't let up

And I know that You can give me rest, so I cry out with all that I have left

Let me see redemption win. Let me know the struggle ends

That you can mend a heart that's frail and torn

I want to know a song can rise from the ashes of a broken life

And all that's dead inside can be reborn

Cause I'm worn

And my prayers are wearing thin

I'm worn even before the day begins

I'm worn, I've lost my will to fight

I'm worn so heaven so come and flood my eyes

Let me see redemption win, let me know the struggle ends

That you can mend a heart that's frail and torn

I want to know a song can rise from the ashes of a broken life

And all that's dead inside can be reborn

Yes all that's dead inside will be reborn

Though I'm worn

Yeah I'm worn

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What Makes Us Happy The roles we play in society influence where we fall on the happiness spectrum

Least Happy in Most Happy in

Their Jobs Their Jobs (Ranked by average (Ranked by average

happiness score) happiness score)

Gas Station Attendants

Roofers

Molding-machine operators

Construction Workers

Welfare service aides

Amusement park attendants

Maids

Food preparers

Auto-body repairers

Dry cleaner operators

Legal assistants

Bartenders

Dressmakers

Cashiers

Auto mechanics

Prison officers

Messengers

Door-to-door salespeople

Furniture salespeople

Photographers

Designers

Clothing sales

Hairdressers

Pharmacists

Soldiers

Clergy

Firefighters

Ticket agents

Architects

Special-ed. teachers

Actors/directors

Pilots

Butlers

Police

Realtors

Physicians

Economists

Electrical engineers

Car salespeople

Telephone line repairers

Dispatchers

Secretaries

Management analysts

Registered nurses

Athletes

Bus drivers

Psychologists

Bank Tellers

Farmers

Plumbers

Journalists

Currently Americans are:

Very Happy 30%

Pretty Happy 55%

Not Too Happy 15%

Source: General Survey by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago

(Special Time Edition, The Science of Happiness)

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The Percentage of Groups who say they are very happy

Work Perhaps not surprisingly, it’s

significantly more difficult to

be happy while being involuntarily

out of work

Money Money can increase happiness,

yet rates of happiness have not

kept pace with the trend of

rising incomes

Family Overall, married people

are happier than unmarried

people. The results are less

clear when you add children

Worship Across faiths (and consistently

over decades), happy are

those who pack the pews

Politics Regardless of power shifts,

Republicans-particularly extreme

conservatives-have the

happiness edge

Age Youth is overrated. Here’s

Something to look forward

to: seniors tend to be among

the happiest adults

Source: General Survey by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago

(Special Time Edition, The Science of Happiness)

Retired 38%

Working full-time 33%

Working part-time 31%

Unemployed 18%

$150K + 47%

$75K - $150K 39%

$30K - $75K 30%

Under $30K 23%

Nearly every week 41%

Once a month 32%

Seldom or never 28%

65 + 38%

55 – 64 35%

35 – 44 33%

18 – 24 27%

Married without children 41%

Married with children 36%

Single parent 19%

Republicans 40%

Democrat 31%

Independent 30%

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How Joy Affects Health

We may have more control over our happiness – and physical well-being – than we think

Mapping other Emotions of the Body

Happiness Participants in a 2013

study reported

increased sensation

(red and yellow)

through the body in

response to

happiness.

Sadness

On the other hand,

participants reported

feeling decreased

sensation (blue) in all

of their limbs in

response to sadness.

EMOTIONS MAP

Body regions where sensation increases (warm colors) or

decreases (cool color) when feeling . . .

Source: Health News from NPR

http://www.npr.org/

Sources: Sonia Lyubomirsky, The How of Happiness (2017); Lauri Nummenmaa et all.,

“Bookly Maps of Emotions;” PNAS (2014) (Special Time Edition, The Science of Happiness)

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Healthy Habits for Happiness

Sleep More

Exercise

Get Outside

Eat More Fish

Stand Up Straight

Smile

People who get adequate sleep have a better shot

at achieving emotional well-being, according to a

2014 analysis. The happiest people get an

average of eight hours a night: 42% of US. S.

adults get less than the recommended minimum of

seven hours.

Physical activity boosts the actions of endorphins,

which may be natural mood enhancers, and not

only in the short term. Exercise is increasingly

becoming a standard part of treatment for major

depression and preventing relapses.

While it’s true that too much sun is a bad thing,

getting enough exposure may be important to

mental health. Studies have found that the

sunlight boosts synthesis of serotonin, a

neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood and may

help combat depression.

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as cold-

water fatty fish, have been linked to a decreased

risk of mental disorders. In a review of 26

studies on the topic, researchers found that the

people who ate the most fish had a 17% lower risk

of depression than those who ate the least.

A 2014 study found that New Zealanders with

upright posture reported feeling more

enthusiastic, excited and strong. Their slumping

counterparts were more fearful, passive and

sleepy.

A 2012 study found that smilers enjoyed lower

heart rates during stress recovery and a smaller

drop in positive emotions during stressful tasks.

Research has even shown that artificially reducing

the ability to frown (through Botox) may help

relieve depression.

Sources: Sonia Lyubomirsky, The How of Happiness (2017); Lauri Nummenmaa et all.,

“Bookly Maps of Emotions;” PNAS (2014) (Special Time Edition, The Science of Happiness)

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Links Between Happiness and Health:

Heart health – A 2005 study found that the happiest

people had an average heart rate of about six fewer beats

per minute. In 2010 a study showed that over 10 years,

for every one-point increase in positive emotions (on a

five-point scale), a person’s risk of coronary heart disease

drops 22%.

Immunity – In one study, researchers assessed

volunteers on their tendency toward positive or negative

emotions and later exposed each person to rhinovirus; the

happier subjects were less likely to develop a cold.

Chronic Pain – Psychologists found that when women

suffering from osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia had more

positive emotions, they felt lower levels of pain in the

following weeks (and vice versa).

Obesity – Gallup published a 2010 report linking obesity

with lower emotional well-being. Among everyone, obese

people were most likely to experience stress, worry,

anger, and depression.

Longevity – Happiness may not cause longevity, recent

research suggests, but a lot of research has linked better

moods to a longer life, including a 2011 study that found

that unhappy seniors were twice as likely as their happier

peers to die within five years.

Sources: Sonia Lyubomirsky, The How of Happiness (2017); Lauri Nummenmaa et all., “Bookly

Maps of Emotions;” PNAS (2014) (Special Time Edition, The Science of Happiness)

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Sources: Sonia Lyubomirsky, The How of Happiness (2017); Special Time Edition, The

Science of Happiness

Circumstance Differences in

external factors,

such as income

and beauty, have

the smallest

influence.

Intent (Behavior) Much of our ability to

be happy is governed

by our own choices,

such as exercising and

socializing.

Genetic Studies of twins

suggest that about

half of our propensity

for happiness is

inherited.

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The Geography of Happiness Unsurprisingly, where you live can affect your well-being. Economic, geographic and

social factors all play parts. Here’s how joy around the world shakes out.

Data Source: World Happiness Report 2007 (Special Time Edition, The Science of Happiness)

Map Source: Matador Network (https://matadornetwork.com/)

Eight of the 10 least happy

countries are in sub-

Saharan Africa (Central

African Republic, Burundi,

Tanzania, Rwanda, Togo,

Guinea, Liberia, and South

Sudan). The other two are

currently war-torn (Syria

and Yemen).

Nicaragua

has seen the

biggest rise

in happiness

since 2005.

Norway is

known for its

strong social

welfare system,

is the happiest

country overall.

Nigeria was voted

one of the most

corrupt African

countries due to

the high distrust in

leaders and civil

servants.

leaders and civil

servants.

China’s poorer and

older populations have

become less satisfied

with life since the

1990’s, while wealthier

and younger segments

have seen

improvement

Austria, the

world’s 14th

happiest country,

has the highest

rate of job

satisfaction (95%).

The U. S.

currently ranks

15th worldwide

in measures of

happiness

Chile is the

happiest

country in

South

America.

Venezuela

currently facing a

dee economic

crisis, has seen

the biggest drop

in happiness

since 2005.

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Source: World Happiness Report 2007 (Special Time Edition, The Science of Happiness)

What

1.

SOCIAL SUPPORT

Average global: 80% yes

On average, men under

age 55 report having less

social support than

women; the opposite is

true for older groups.

WHAT

INFLUENCES

HAPPINESS:

2.

GDP PER CAPITA

Average global: $10.112

GDP per capita, the most

unevenly distributed

factor, is 25 times as high

in the top 10 countries as

in the bottom 10.

4.

FREEDOM TO MAKE

LIFE DECISIONS

Average global: 75% yes

Perceived autonomy is

under 60% in the Middle

East and North Africa, but

the gap between genders

is minimal.

5.

GENEROSITY

Average global: 30%

On average, people

donate to charity more

frequently with age, and

women begin to surpass

men in donations after

age 50.

3.

YEARS OF HEALTHY

LIFE EXPECTANCY

Average global: 62 years

Healthy life expectancies

at birth range from as low

of 44 in Sierra Leone to a

high of 75 in Japan.

6.

PERCEIVED

CORRUPTION

Average global: 73% yes

Crises (such as 2011

Fukushima earthquake)

may boost happiness by

requiring cooperation and

independence.

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Improving Your Resiliency

Just as with diet and physical activity, you can use goal-

setting skills to improve your resiliency.

Before you set your goal, consider these aspects of your life

and think about changes you might make to gain resilience.

Spirituality. What does spirituality mean to you, and

how do you connect with it during your day?

Social Support. Do you have someone you can seek

out during a stressful event?

Mindfulness. Are there events or activities when you

feel totally immersed in the moment or the task at

hand?

Time in Nature. Does being in nature affect your

mood or reduce your stress level?

Physical Activity. Do you get enough physical

activity each day?

Diet. Does your diet provide adequate nutrients to

help you combat stress?

Sleep. Do you get enough sleep?

Relaxation. Do you make time to take part in

activities that help relax you?

Source: Mayo Clinic Guide to Healthy Living – Change Your Life Through Diet, Fitness and

Resiliency (2017 Time Inc. Oxmoor House) Page 80

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Personal Goals and Experiments in

Setting Up a Personal Wellness Plan

Goal: Be more optimistic Experiments:

Spend more time with optimistic people

Find a mentor

Each day, state or write down something that you’re grateful for

Look for positive opportunities during challenging times

Acknowledge your successes

Goal: Think and act more positively Experiments:

Create a positive and motivational phrase you can say to yourself each day

Write a positive note to yourself or send one to someone else

Express kindness to others

Express your gratitude each morning

Look for deeper meaning and purpose in life

Goal: Better manage stress Experiments:

Notice your personal signs of stress (headache, tight shoulders, and so on) and respond to

the warnings

Take three deep breaths before a stressful event, such as a meeting or presentation

Each day, rate your level of stress for 0 no stress) to 10 (high stress) and watch for patterns

Use relaxation techniques, such as meditation, deep breathing or massage, regularly

Make a point to laugh each day

Goal: Practice mindful movement Experiments:

Schedule exercise time on your daily calendar

Join an exercise class that meets regularly

Sign up for a yoga or Pilates class

Bicycle outside and enjoy nature

Go hiking with you family

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Goal: Develop more social relationships Experiments:

Take part in activities within your community or place of worship

Accept invitations when asked to do something or join a group

Sign up for an exercise class instead of exercising alone

Set up weekly lunch or dinner dates with friends or family

Reach out to people you miss and you haven’t seen in a while

Goal: Nurture your spirituality Experiments:

Identify those things that give you a sense of spirituality or purpose

Spend at least 5 minutes each day engaging in nature

Practice personal reflection – prayer, meditation or journaling

Visit a place of worship

Take part in music or art activities

Goal: Enrich your current relationships Experiments:

Set aside your cellphone and computer and visit with people

Each day, intentionally reach out to one person

Listen to the conversation instead of thinking about what you’re going to say next

Create new rituals with friends and family, such as Sunday brunch or craft night

Schedule regular date nights with your spouse or significant other

Goal: Take a stress management class Experiments:

Check if your employer offers a class led by licensed professionals

Ask your doctor for suggestions

See if your fitness center offers stress management classes

Sign up for a community education mindful movement class

Monitor your stress level during and after the program to gauge its effectiveness

Keep in mind that change takes time and patience. Similar to your diet and physical behavior

goals, doing the resiliency experiments regularly over time will bring behavior change.

Choose a resiliency goal and accompanying experiments that you believe will enhance your

quality of life and then make a commitment to achieving that goal. Many of us have financial plans,

vacation plans, and retirement plans. Have a resiliency plan is just as important.

Source: Mayo Clinic Guide to Healthy Living – Change Your Life Through Diet, Fitness and

Resiliency (2017 Time Inc. Oxmoor House) Pages 81-82

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WATER FOR THE BODY Water is essential for the body to function.

Water is sixty percent of the composition of the body.

Water withheld from the body for only a few days will lead to death.

Water aids in digestion, absorption, circulation and excretion.

Water is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen in the body.

Water is involved in regulating and maintaining normal body temperature.

Water lubricates the lungs for oxygen intake and carbon dioxide excretion

Water maintains blood volume and blood pressure.

Water is responsible for lubricating moving joints through the body.

Water dilutes medication to aid in absorption.

Water carries waste material and toxins out of the body.

Water slows the aging process.

Water prevents or improves arthritis.

Water inhibits kidney stones and obesity.

Water prevents constipation.

Water cleanses the body on the inside.

Water cleanses the body on the outside.

Waters washes away impurities of the skin.

Water makes your body feel better.

Water will assist every body system to function better.

Water is very inexpensive, but invaluable to the body.

WATER INVITES YOU

Drink at least two liters of water a day

Investigate all of the various types of drinking water

Plan and carry out a water party

Drink water even if you are not thirsty

Go to the water

Wash in water

Shower in water

Soak in water

Splash in water

Dive in water

Relax in water

Swim in water

Wade in water

Wallow in the water

Calculate the expense vs. the value of water to the body.

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WATER FOR THE MIND Water is calmness.

Water is peace and tranquility.

Water has restorative powers.

Water is refreshing.

Water is relaxing.

Water is rejuvenating.

Water is peaceful.

Water is placid.

Water is perfect.

Water is a puddle.

Water is a wave lapping on the seashore.

Water runs, trickles, drips, and gurgles.

Water bubbles, rushes, splashes, and rages.

Water floods, freezes, streams, rains, and pours.

Water is essential for all life.

Water if life giving.

Water is useful, to cook, to clean and to wash clothes.

Water is refreshing, to drink, to swim and to bathe.

Water is relaxing to watch, to listen and to meditate.

Water is rain and water is snow.

Water is a thunderstorm and a calm.

Water is an inexpensive wealth often taken for granted.

WATER INVITES YOU Watch water, a river, a lake, a stream or an ocean

Meditate on the qualities of water Imagine the movement of water

Use water to cook, clean, and wash Listen to water as it drips, gurgles or trickles

Watch water freeze, splash or rage Look at water bubbling, rushing or pouring

Think of water streaming, flooding or raining Watch the water lapping on the seashore

Walk through a puddle instead of around it Watch and listen to the rain and hear the thunderstorm

Listen and watch the snow Relax yourself in water

Find peace in water Meditate on the life-giving essentialness of water.

See water with calmness and tranquility Refresh yourself with water with a bath, drink or swim

Write what water has done for your spirit Share your discoveries with a friend

Praise the beauty and majesty of water Meditate on the inexpensive wealth of water

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WATER FOR THE SPIRIT

Water is a symbol of life.

Water is a powerful symbol with a central place in Christian rituals.

Water is associated with change, renewal and dreams.

Water, a symbol in baptism, represents the cleansing of original sin.

Water is a sign of welcoming into the Church

Water is a font at the church entrance symbolizing our baptism as entry.

Water is used as a sign of salvation.

Water is used for a blessing of any king

Water is used in sprinkling rites.

Water is used in hand washing during the liturgy of the Eucharist symbolizing

cleansing.

Water, mixed with the wine during the liturgy of the Eucharist, symbolizes Christ’s

humanity and His divinity.

Water is used in the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday. This gesture conveys

humility and service.

Water is a valuable treasure, but inexpensive.

WATER INVITES YOU

Pray about water

Read about water in the Old Testament

Mediate on water and the Old Testament

Read passages of the Gospels pertaining to water

Meditate on the Good News and water

Search the Scriptures for more water

Record passages found about water

Share insights about water with others

Sprinkle yourself with blessed water

Ponder on how water is your salvation

Associate water with dreams

Associate water with renewal

Associate water with change

Name all the rituals of the church when water is used

Recognize that water is a very powerful symbol of the church

Meditate on the hand washing at the liturgy of the Eucharist

Reflect on the relationship of water and wine—humanity and divinity

Recognize that water is welcoming and is associated with Easter

Write a water prayer

Renew your baptismal vows

Welcome the promises of your baptismal vows

Meditate on the meaning of the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday

Consider the valuable treasure of water that is inexpensive

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WATER IS A POWERFUL SYMBOL IN

THE OLD TESTAMENT

The Great Flood Genesis 7:1-24

The Parting of the Red Sea Exodus 14:1-30

Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7

The Lord, Shepherd and Host Psalm 23

Source of Living Water Jeremiah 2:13

Pass through the Water Isaiah 43:2

WATER IS DESCRIBED IN THE GOSPELS

Preaching of John, the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12

Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17

Cup of Cold Water Matthew 10:42

Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-31

Calming the Storm Mark 4:35-41

Changing Water to Wine John 2:1-11

Born of Water John 3:5

Healing at the Pool John 5:1-9

Rivers of Living Waters John 7:38-39

Washing the Disciples’ Feet John 13:1-7

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Self-Esteem Living Wholly, Holy, and Effectively

Sr. Carla Przybilla, O.S.F., Ph.D.

Think how you might continue to develop the qualities you have for happy,

healthy, effective living. They are already within you. What you recognize

in others is that part of yourself. Here are some of those characteristics:

1. Balance of body-mind-spirit

2. Sense of personal integrity

3. Presence

4. Self-respect

5. Graciousness

6. Congruence

7. Generosity

8. Sense of purpose

9. Genuineness

10. Ability to communicate clearly

11. Ability to listen

12. Common sense

13. Well-trained

14. Intelligence

15. Simplicity

16. Acceptance

17. Competence

18. Self-confidence

19. Stillness/Solitude

20. God-conscious

21. Cosmic consciousness

22. Ability to meet with empathic understanding

23. Ability to express unconditional positive regard

24. Ability to experience the other as a person

25. Sense of humor

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Spirit, Soul and Body – How God Designed Us

The Interaction Between Spirit, Soul and Body

Many of us are affected by how we handle the stress that life brings us. If chronic stress is left unchecked, over a period of time our bodies will take a toll. A strong faith can help us to cope with the stress that we experience in our life and enable the impact of that stress to be less significant. Without a strong personal faith we must resort to our own resources to cope with the stress present in our life. Often we attempt to cope with this stress through addictions and other methods of escape. This behavior can further exacerbate the effect of stress on our physical health. A strong personal faith can be a resource that helps to manage stress.

Our beliefs and attitudes, determined in large degree by our faith, will play a major role in our thinking patterns. Our day-to-day thinking will have an impact on our emotions and feelings, and our emotions and feelings will have a major impact on our behaviors. In this regard, our thought patterns play a significant role in our emotional and physical health.

From Faith and Health Connection

http://www.faithandhealthconnection.org/the_connection/spirit-soul-and-body/

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The Human Person

An Overview

“God’s greatest glory is a person fully alive.” (St. Irenaeus)

Hebrew notion of “person” (Jesus’ notion): Holistic, integrated and unified

Greek notion of “person” (St. Augustine): Dualistic—body and soul

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In our world, we have . . . a need for permanence in a civilization of transience;

a need for the absolute when all else has become relative;

a need for silence in the midst of noise;

a need for gratuitousness in the face of unbelievable greed;

a need for poverty amid the flaunting of wealth;

a need for contemplation in a century of action, for without

contemplation, action risks become mere agitation;

a need for communication in a universe content with

entertainment and sensationalism;

a need for peace amid today’s universal outbursts of violence;

a need for quality to counterbalance the increasingly prevalent

response to quantity;

a need for humility to counteract the arrogance of power and

science;

a need for human warmth when everything is being rationalized

or computerized;

a need to belong to a small group rather than to be part of a crowd;

a need for slowness to compensate the present eagerness for

speed;

a need for truth when the real meaning of words is distorted in

political speeches and sometimes even in religious

discourses;

a need for transparency when everything seems opaque.

Yes, a need for the interior life . . .

~ J. P. Dubois Dumee

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A WHOLE PERSON The scarcity of models makes it hard to describe a whole person, but it helps to

have an idea of what one might look like: Whole people:

love themselves

can laugh at themselves

risk being true to themselves

are involved in meaningful work

balance outer work with inner work

look for the good and hope for the best

are creative and original (not necessarily artistic)

are comfortable with their masculine and feminine aspects

are at home in their sexuality

develop a personal ethic based on love for self and others

enjoy food, rest, work, play, learning, mentoring

sometimes experience ecstasy at the beauty of creation

experience anger, anxiety, fear, sadness, and guilt

have a deep meaningful spiritual life

accept responsibility for their choices

know they don’t have all the answers

respond spontaneously to life

love their bodies

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A WHOLE PERSON (continued)

love the truth

love

affirm others

don’t use others

don’t need to impress others

suffer when others are suffering

don’t blame others for their unhappiness

respect children, animals, nature, and mystery

have honest, intimate relationships with others

recognize the hurt and fear that underlie the unattractive words and

behaviors of obnoxious people

put their trust in the unknowable “Other”

don’t allow others to manipulate them

don’t make promises they can’t keep

can say no without feeling guilty

are willing to confront others

listen more than they talk

see others as teachers

Adapted from Jean Benedict Rafa, Ed.D. The Bridge to Wholeness: A

Feminine Alternative to the Hero Myth (San Diego, CA: Laura Media)

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WHAT PREVENTS US FROM BECOMING A

WHOLE PERSON

Issues and behaviors that our directees (and we!) have which contribute to

unhealthy living and a lack of total well-being include:

o Negative body image

o Lack of awareness of one’s body

o Living mostly in one’s head and out of touch with one’s feelings and

body

o Lack of awareness of one’s breathing (shallow breathing)

o Inadequate leisure and fun time

o Overwork

o Lack of physical exercise

o Poor eating habits, such as eating an abundance of simple

carbohydrates, fast foods, or eating “on the run”

o Obesity

o Lack of balance between giving and receiving (give too much, receive

too little)

o Watching too much TV

o Co-dependent tendencies, such as being externally oriented, the

inability to say “no” to others, blaming others

o Compulsive tendencies

o Rigidity and the need to be in control

o One’s attention more in the past or future, and not in the present

moment

o Strong resentments and unforgiving attitudes

o Lack of self-care

How can these issues and attitudes affect directees’ (and our) unfolding

relationship with God and spiritual well-being? Can you think of a particular

directee struggling with several of these issues?

Adapted from Jean Benedict Rafa, Ed.D. The Bridge to Wholeness: A

Feminine Alternative to the Hero Myth (San Diego, CA: Laura Media)

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BLOCKS/HINDRANCES TO THE DEVELOPMENT

OF A CONTEMPLATIVE OUTLOOK

What are some hindrances or blocks to developing a contemplative attitude or

experiencing God’s loving presence?

Lack of an interior life

A non-reflective approach to life; externally oriented

Childhood wounds, abuse, and neglect

Distorted notion/image of God

Fear of God

Low self esteem

Self-absorption

Serious past regressions, such as involvement with drugs or having an

abortion

“Secrets” from family or ancestry

Addictions and compulsions

Co-dependency issues and tendencies

Doing vs. Being: Inability to “be”

Lack of primal human love

Repressed feelings, or out of touch with feelings

Inability to be vulnerable

Obsessive need to be in control

Repressed sexuality

Unforgiveness of another or oneself

Adapted from Jean Benedict Rafa, Ed.D. The Bridge to Wholeness: A

Feminine Alternative to the Hero Myth (San Diego, CA: Laura Media)

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Key Links in the Spirituality and Health Connection

From: Faith and Health Connection

http://www.faithandhealthconnection.org/tag/spirituality-and-health/

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Emotions Color Wheel

Source: Toddatkins - http://batonrougecounseling.net/managing-emotions/

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The World of Emoticons

Are Emojis making you less emotional? In September, 1982

Scott Fahlman, of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA was the

first documented person to use the emoticons :-) and :-( , with a specific

suggestion that they be used to express emotion. In his webpage, Scott

explains the reason he developed the first emotions :-) and how it spread

out to other networks. He explains that the first emoticons were developed

to help people better communicate in bulletin boards.

Which Emoji represents how you feel today?

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Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and ignorant,

they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter;

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about Love;

for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline,

be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe; no less than the trees and the stars, you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you, No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations

in the noisy confusion of life keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful! Strive To Be Happy!

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952

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MOVEMENT FROM COMPULSION TO

CONTEMPLATION

COMPULSIVE LIVING CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING

Driven approach to life Open-ended & Free-flowing approach

Narrow vision of reality Expansive vision of reality

Control; rigidity Surrender; spontaneity

Obsessed and anxious Accepting and serene

Holding on; possessiveness Letting Go; freedom

Past and future oriented Living in the present moment

Self-absorbed Self-aware

Strong defenses Necessary defenses/Vulnerable

Self-disgust and self-hatred Self-acceptance & self-love

Emotional distance; Intimacy with self, God

dissonance with self and others; at home with self

Dealing with people Relating with people

Inordinate desires True longing for God

Cluttered inner space Empty inner space

False self Authentic self

Emphasis on Pleasure Emphasis on True joy

Childish Childlike

Partially living Fully human and alive

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EMERGENCY Phone Numbers

When in sorrow...call John 14.

When men fail you...call Psalm 27.

If you want to be fruitful...call John 15.

When you have sinned...call Psalm 51.

When you worry...call Matthew 6:19-34.

When you are in danger...call Psalm 91.

When God seems far away...call Psalm 139.

When your faith needs stirring...call Hebrews 11.

When you are lonely and fearful...call Psalm 23.

When you grow bitter and critical...call I Corinthians 13.

For Paul's secret to happiness...call Colossians 3:12-17.

For understanding of Christianity...call II Corinthians 5:15-19.

When you feel down and out...call Romans 8:31.

When you want peace and rest...call Matthew 11:25-30.

When the world seems bigger than God...call Psalm 90.

When you want Christian assurance...call Romans 8:1-30.

When you leave home for labor or travel...call Psalm 121.

When your prayers grow narrow or selfish...call Psalm 67.

For a great invention/opportunity...call Isaiah 55.

When you want courage for a task...call Joshua 1.

For how to get along with fellow men...call Romans 12.

When you think of investments and returns...call Mark 10.

If you are depressed...call Psalm 27.

If your pocketbook is empty...call Psalm 37.

If you are losing confidence in people...call I Corinthians 13.

If people seem unkind...call John 15.

If discouraged about your work...call Psalm 126

If you find the world growing small and yourself great...call Psalm19.

Alternate numbers:

For dealing with fear, ............... call Psalm 34:7.

For security, ........................... call Psalm 121:3.

For assurance, ....................... call Mark 8:35.

For reassurance, .................... call Psalm 145:18.

Emergency numbers may be dialed direct.

No operator assistance is necessary.

All lines to Heaven are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week!

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Saint Faustina’s Praises

of The Divine Mercy

(948-949)

The Love of God is the flower—Mercy the fruit.

Let the doubting soul read these considerations

on Divine Mercy and become trusting.

Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, fountain gushing forth from the mystery

of the Most Blessed Trinity,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, better than the heavens,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the

Incarnate Word,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound

of the Heart of Jesus,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us,

and especially for sinners,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in the founding of Holy Church,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, embracing us especially at the hour of death,

I Trust in You.

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Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible

to Saints,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to

existence,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, crown of all of God's handiwork,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in which we are all immersed,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,

I Trust in You.

Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,

I Trust in You.

Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of

compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase

Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not

despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence

submit ourselves to Your Holy Will, which is Love and Mercy

itself (950).

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Divine Mercy’s

Prescription for Spiritual Health Taken from book on St. Faustina Kowalska by Rev. George W. Kosicki, C.S.B.

12 Common Human Ailments

“POISONS”

12 Prescriptions

“REMEDIES” FEAR

Being anxious, worried; afraid of death, the future, the unknown, sickness, violence, people.

vs. TRUST Having a living faith in Jesus, knowing that He is in charge and that He loves us.

SHAME Feeling inadequate unworthy, unlovable, sinful, dirty, burdened by past sins and failures.

vs. MERCY Turning to God’s mercy, accepting it, being transformed by it, and letting it flow out to others.

REBELLION Being angry, full of hatred, unwilling, judgmental, unforgiving, aggressive.

vs. GOD’S WILL Seeking to live in joyful acceptance of God’s will, desiring His will above all else.

SELFISHNESS Being self-centered, self-concerned, self-seeking, self-fulfilling, pleasure seeking.

vs. GLORIFYING GOD’S MERCY Focusing on God instead of ourselves, praising and proclaiming His mercy

SECULARIZATION Living as though there were no God, or being indifferent to God (practical atheism).

vs. GLORIFYING THE TRINITY Living as children of God, rejoicing in the Three Divine Persons living in our hearts.

MISERY Being sick, in pain, inept, unable, worried, anxious, gloomy, dissipated, sinful.

vs. SUFFERING FOR OTHERS Offering our here-and-now sufferings and pain for other in union with Jesus.

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PRIDE Being self-righteous, self-centered, rebellious, judgmental, resentful, boastful.

vs. HUMILITY Realizing that God is God and I am not. Being willing to serve in humble, hidden ways.

SPIRITUAL WEAKNESS Feeling fatigued, depressed, burdened, bored, lustful, intemperate, avaricious.

vs. EUCHARIST Taking time for “Radiation Therapy” before the Eucharist, allowing God to strengthen and transform us.

GUILT Being sinful, divided, unforgiving; feeling unworthy, no-good, bitter, despondent.

vs. RECONCILIATION Being reconciled to God by confession and to one another by mutual forgiveness.

POWERLESSNESS Being at a loss, powerless, without purpose, without answers, without faith, hope, or love.

vs. PRAYER Asking continuously for God’s mercy and the power of the Holy Spirit for ourselves and others.

BURNOUT Feeling persecuted, confused, tormented, distressed, tired, lonely, lost, trapped.

vs. MERCIFUL HEART OF JESUS Resting in the Heart of Jesus, seeking to unite our hearts to His.

INSECURITY Feeling helpless, confused, sad, sorry for self, unsure of self.

vs. MOTHER of MERCY Accepting the mother of Jesus as our mother, too and allowing her to comfort and form us.

Jesus has a remedy for everything ~ St. Faustina (Diary, 447)

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A New Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity

to accept the people I cannot change,

which is pretty much everyone,

since I’m clearly not you, God.

At least not the last time I checked.

And while you’re at it, God,

please give me the courage

to change what I need to change about myself,

which is frankly a lot, since, once again,

I’m not you, which means I’m not perfect.

It’s better for me to focus on changing myself

than to worry about changing other people,

who, as you’ll no doubt remember me saying,

I can’t change anyway.

Finally, give me the wisdom to just shut up

whenever I think that I’m clearly smarter

than everyone else in the room,

that no one knows what they’re talking about except me,

or that I alone have all the answers.

Basically, God,

grant me the wisdom

to remember that I’m

not you.

Amen

From The Jesuit Post by James Martin, SJ, St. Joseph’s Abbey, Spencer, MA

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Take care of your body as

if you were going to live

forever; and take care of

your soul as if you were

going to die tomorrow.

— St. Augustine

Spiritual reading is the food of the soul,

which renders it dauntless and strong

against all temptation, which prompts

it with holy thoughts and ardent

desires for heaven, which enlightens the

mind, strengthens the will, and gives

comfort in all afflictions, which, in

conclusion, procures that true and holy

joy which is found in God alone.

— St. Ambrose

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Closing Prayer

LORD JESUS,

BLESS ALL WHO SHARE

IN YOUR PASTORAL MINISTRY,

ALL WHO MINISTER

TO THE SICK AND LONELY,

TO THE TIRED AND DEPRESSED,

TO THOSE IN PAIN,

TO THOSE WHO SUFFER IN ANGUISH

OF LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT.

GIVE ALL PASTORAL WORKERS

YOUR SPIRIT OF COMPASSION

SO, THEY MAY FEARLESSLY

ENTER PLACES OF PAIN,

TO BE WITH OTHERS IN SUFFERING

WITH A PRESENCE THAT COMFORTS,

SUSTAINS,

HEALS,

HELP PASTORAL WORKERS

IN ACCEPTING THEIR OWN BROKENNESS

TO SHARE IN THE BROKENNESS OF OTHERS;

IN ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR OWN NEEDS FOR HEALING

TO BECOME FOR OTHERS, WOUNDED HEALERS;

IN EXPERIENCING THE DEPTHS OF YOUR LOVE,

TO BE WITNESSES OF THAT LOVE FOR THOSE WHO

DO NOT GET IT OR FIND IT HARD TO ACCEPT.

HELP ALL PASTORAL WORKERS

TO KNOW DAILY

THEIR DEPENDENCY ON YOU,

AND TO EXPERIENCE

THE RICH BLESSINGS

OF A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF HEALERS,

A COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND LOVE,

WHO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER IN MINISTRY,

AND WHO ARE A SIGN OF HOPE

OF YOUR PRESENCE AMONG THEM.

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Join us next week (September 18)

as Fr. Rich discusses:

This series has been based on: Traits of a Healthy Spirituality by Melannie Svoboda, SND

Filled with the utter fullness of God: Caring for the one who ministers by Sr.

Carla Przybilla, O.S.F., Ph.D. (1935-2004)