Entries for 2020

Pray to our Patron to Stop this Pandemic- St Benedict Joseph experienced something similar As I prepare to put together a litany of saints to pray to end the COVID 19 pandemic, I want to first share why "St. Benedict Joseph fits the bill" (see my blog from last week).  I could have chosen many images ...

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The COVID-19 Viral Crisis and Its Effect on Our Mental Health Lately, as I am present on the front lines of healthcare in both a religious community and in a secular hospital,  I can see the impact of the quarantine and isolation. This in a small way, is a sample of what the entire world is experiencing on some level. People are s...

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Who is Saint Corona?- Possible Patron of Epidemics . A lot of people have inquired about Saint Corona and not much has been clarified.  As I was searching myself, I came a across a secular website describing the saint. Again, this goes to show evidence that the COVID 19 viral pandemic has stirred up people's interest in s...

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Hooray for the Guild of St Benedict Joseph Labre Please honor the tremendous work that my husband Tim has offered for those with mental illness for almost 25 years.  I am so proud of him to receive this recognition on the feast day of St. Benedict Joseph Labre (April 16).  Congratulations, dear! National Catholic Reporter ...

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Blessed Easter- Our 2020 Newsletter is being prepared to Mail. Hello Everyone, How was everyone's Easter Holiday? We made it special as possible by having some home made liturgy ideas and viewing live stream Masses. Also, not to mention praying the new novena to St. Benedict Joseph Labre by Sister Isidora.  T...

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The Loss of Holy Week Liturgy- Trust in God- Find New Liturgical Experiences My dear dear friends, Did you ever think it would be possible for the Masses during Holy Week to cease? Recently, I heard it said that the Covid-19 viral outbreak was "not" a punishment or sign from God. Well, that is not the genera...

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The Benedict Joseph Controversy New YouTube Video on Benedict Joseph Labre-Needs Correction- Our Patron Did Suffer from Mental Illness Hello Everyone, There seems to be a growing contraversy over whether or not our saint had mental illness. We have to be advocates for the truth about our saint.. The research and books say he...

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5 Things to Do at Home to Keep Your Spirits Up- Don't Give Up- You Can Do It! Here are some things you can do to practice your spirituality at home   1. Adore and Worship at Home   Many of the parishes are offering their Masses on-line. The past two Sundays we set up our living room as a make-shift church. W...

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Living Simply at this time of Uncertainty Hello my friends, Many of you may be wondering why you have not heard from me. We all have been affected by the COVID 19 virus whether we were exposed ot it or not.  My own family has had a horrendous experience with the flu which included multiple hospitlizations of my direct fami...

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French Religious Order Which Includes Down Syndrome to their community. I have had a few responses since I posted my last article regarding a possible patron saint for people diagnosed with Down Syndrome. There is a reglisious order of sisters now in France just for this cause. See the artilce below Tim Duff Guardian/ Co-...

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