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The Loss of Holy Week Liturgy- Trust in God- Pray to Our Patron

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 sig...

The Benedict Joseph Controversy

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 o...

5 Things to Do at Home to Keep Your Spirits Up

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 o...

Living Simply at this time of Uncertainty

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 mu...

French Religious Order Which Includes Down Syndrome

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 ar...

Down syndrome could get a patron saint

Down syndrome could get a patron saint Hello Everyone, I just saw the following article Aleteia website and felt a need to post it. The following test describes the picture: "Jerome Lejeune was a French Catholic pro-life paediatrician and geneticist, best known for his disc...

Continuation of the Life of St Benedict Joseph Labre

Continuation of the Life of St Benedict Joseph Labre in the 2020 Newsletter Throughout last year, I offered reflections on the life of our patron, St. Benedict Joseph Labre. They are posted on our website. (click here) Again, as I continue to pray and discern where the spirit is leadin...

What do we do as Catholics for those with mental illness?

What Can We Do as Catholics for Those with Mental Illness? Are you a Guild Pioneer? Hello, my dedicated friends: As I continue to publish this year's newsletter, I am reflecting on what can be done to help our suffering brothers and sisters. I will tell yo...

2020 Newsletter Appeal- Please Help Us!

2020 Newsletter Appeal- Please Help us Many of you who have enjoyed our newsletters over the past few years have offered positive feedback and support. Together we can make 2020 a special year for those who suffer from the illness of the human mind. Many of you also help us monetarily.to kick ...

Season Of Three Comings- Holy Advent

Season of Three Comings- Holy Advent Yes! It is that time once again, Advent. How do you plan to receive Christ this year? We know that traditionally Advent is about "the three Comings of Christ". The coming of Jesus in your heart at Christmas, the coming of Jesus whe...