The Quest for Emotional Wellness No.23: Grieving the Loss of Unhealthy Behaviors

When we let go of unhealthy behaviors it is important to realize that there may be some feelings of loss. Sometimes this means that when we leave unhealthy lifestyle choices behind this might require distancing oneself from negative influences or unhealthy environments. Any loss is a powerful stressor in our lives, and it is ok to acknowledge this and take time to nurture our emotional well-being back to good health.

Team Woodshop: Toy Car Ministry Update!

Team Woodworking has shipped thousands of cars all over the world!

These pictures are from an Ethiopian orphanage. 

Team Marketing: Casey Discusses the 5K with Living Dayton!

St. Leonard 5K Run/Walk

Team HCC: Artists Show off their Craft Projects!

Team Spiritual Care: Catholic Men's Retreat

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Franciscan Center

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

LUNCH PROVIDED

Theme: God’s Limitless Mercy

RSVP to Joe Thibodeau: 436-6413

Team Houck: Matthew and Evan Help Grandpa Mulch!

Hard work and a snack makes for a good day at work!

Team Spiritual Care: Open Your Hands

Sister Kateri Theriault

Jesus taught that we have a fundamental choice to make: to hold tight to whatever we find of value or to let go of all for the sake of Christ and the gospel. Most of us find ourselves somewhere in the middle—probably more on the side of grasping than letting go, if we’re honest about it. Perhaps the story of the closed fist vs. the open palm can help loosen our grip. Both can hold a precious jewel, but a closed fist can receive nothing more than what it already holds, while an upward-facing open palm can hold the jewel and also be filled with much more. Keep your hands open and leave room for the gifts of the Spirit.


TODAY’S READINGS: Sirach 35:1-12; Mark 10:28-31 (348)

“There is no one who has given up [anything] for my sake . . . who will not receive a hundred times more.”


CONTRIBUTORS

Alice Camille, Daniel Grippo, Father Larry Janowski, O.F.M., Ann O’Connor, Siobhán O’Neill, Joel Schorn, Patrice J. Tuohy, Sister Julie Vieira, I.H.M.