Nov 8, 2023
This week, Deacon Eric examines four more biblical figures as models for navigating mental health challenges. He discusses Leah, Hannah, Jeremiah, and Naomi and how their experiences can provide guidance and support for our own challenges today.
Show Snippet: "Naomi’s story underscores the importance of social support...
May 9, 2023
Mental Health in the Bible: David, Elijah, Job, and Paul
This week, Deacon Eric breaks open sacred scripture seeking
biblical models for navigating mental health challenges. He
discusses David, Elijah, Job, and Paul and how their experiences
can provide guidance and support for our own challenges today.
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Feb 7, 2023
This week Deacon Eric discusses how Catholic spiritual practice and positive psychology can work together to create a healthy and sustainable approach to well-being while cultivating a deeper connection to our God and others.
Show Snippet: "Without stating it expressly, Positive psychology recognizes a fundamental...
Nov 1, 2022
November is traditionally a month dedicated to remembering and praying for our dearly departed loved ones and friends. It can also be a time when we experience a deepening or resurgence of grief over losses, whether they have been recent or some time ago. Deacon Eric takes time this week to examine ways we might...
May 3, 2022
As Mental Health Awareness week begins and in honour of May as Mental Health Month, we continue our examination of the saints and mental health with a look at Sts. Louis Martin and Therese of Lisieux.
Show Snippet: "St. Therese understood that her mental health challenges did not define her deepest self. Clinging to...