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Friday, October 10, 2025

 NIC’s Corner-It’s spooky time 


In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; he restores my soul. (Psalm 23:2-3)

·         Eat Fish on Fridays

§  Foodie Cheat: Gulab Jamun dessert on World Gulab Jamun Day. Treat yourself to something sweet and savor the flavors of this traditional dessert.

·         World Porridge Day. Reflect on the simple pleasures in life and appreciate the warmth and comfort that a bowl of porridge can bring.

·         Spirit Hour: As it is Dwarfism Awareness Month here is some drinks AI came up with:

o    🍸 Dwarf’s Ember

o    A fiery little cocktail with bold spice and a smoky finish—perfect for autumn evenings or symbolic cellar rites.

o    Ingredients:

§  1 oz rye whiskey

§  0.5 oz cinnamon schnapps

§  0.5 oz smoked maple syrup

§  Dash of Angostura bitters

§  Orange peel for garnish

§  Symbolic Layer:
Represents the spark of clarity in small acts—like a cellar ember that warms the whole house.

·         🌿 Forest Dwarf Elixir

o    Herbal, earthy, and green—this cocktail evokes woodland mystery and Marian humility.

o    Ingredients:

§  1 oz green Chartreuse

§  0.5 oz elderflower liqueur

§  0.75 oz lime juice

§  Splash of tonic water

§  Fresh thyme sprig

§  Symbolic Layer:
A nod to hidden wisdom and the quiet joy of creation—like a beatitude hike in a mossy canyon.

·         🧊 Dwarf Glacier

·         A crisp, icy cocktail with a touch of Arctic mystique—ideal for Greenland-themed reflections.

·         Ingredients:

o    1 oz vodka

o    0.5 oz blue curaçao

o    0.5 oz coconut water

o    Crushed ice

o    Mint leaf garnish

o    Symbolic Layer:
Represents spiritual stillness and the clarity found in remote places—where silence becomes sacrament.

·         Iceman’s 40 devotion

·         Get an indulgence

·         Operation Purity

·         Visit: Tubac Golf Resort & Spa – Tubac, Arizona

·         An Arizona resort just south of Tucson, Tubac Golf Resort & Spa is a lush, luxurious, and relaxing experience—but thanks to a family of friendly ghosts, it’s also anything but boring. Prior to the hotel’s conception, the premises were home to four generations of the Otero family—after which they were forced to sell Otero Ranch where it went on to become a luxury hotel in the 1950s. Ever since, guests have had run-ins with supposed members of the late family. Those cited include a little boy, a gentleman, a gray lady, and, of course, a cowboy.

·         How to celebrate Oct 10th

o   You wake up and decide to start your day heading to a nearby park for some fresh air and to respect different cultures. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty while walking around.

o   As you continue your stroll, World Sight Day comes to mind. Take some time to appreciate the gift of sight by looking around at the colorful trees and vibrant flowers in the park. Consider how you can support organizations that provide eye care for those in need.

o   In the midst of your day, take a moment to focus on mental health. Practice self-care activities like meditation or going for a run to support World Mental Health Day. Take care of your well-being and prioritize your mental health.

o   Before heading home, stop by a local charity or thrift store to donate a handbag in honor of National Handbag Day. Pay it forward by giving back to those in need and decluttering your space in the process.

Bucket List trip: Rich vs Poor Tour:

·         Greenland 15 and Chad 202— Two More Stops on the Rich vs Poor Tour, Each Offering Distinct Catholic Landscapes

Here’s a fresh pair of pilgrim portraits: Greenland, with its Arctic affluence and sparse Catholic presence, and Chad, a land of economic hardship but vibrant, resilient faith. Together, they extend NIC’s Corner’s contemplative journey into the spiritual contrasts of wealth and poverty.

o   🇬🇱 Greenland — Wealthy, Remote, and Spiritually Sparse

o   GDP per capita: ~$58,500 USD (2023)

·         🧮 Why Greenland Ranks High in Per Capita Income

o   Greenland’s economy is small but relatively affluent, buoyed by Danish subsidies and a strong export sector focused on fish and minerals.

o   Key Factors

o   Danish Support: Greenland receives substantial financial aid from Denmark, covering nearly half its public budget.

o   Natural Resources: Fishing (especially shrimp and halibut) and emerging mining ventures drive exports.

o   Small Population: With only ~57,000 residents, per capita income is high despite limited infrastructure.

o   Public Sector Dominance: Government employment and services form the backbone of the economy.

o   Climate Change Opportunity: Melting ice has opened access to untapped mineral reserves.

·         ✝️ Quality of Life for Catholics in Greenland

o   Catholicism in Greenland is nearly invisible, yet quietly present.

o   🕊️ Strengths

o   Freedom of Worship: Religious freedom is protected under Danish law.

o   Ecumenical Openness: Occasional collaboration with Lutheran communities.

o   Symbolic Presence: The Church of Our Lady in Nuuk stands as a quiet witness in the capital.

·         ⚠️ Challenges

o   Sparse Infrastructure: Only one Catholic church exists in the entire country.

o   Clergy Scarcity: Greenland is served by visiting priests from Denmark.

o   Cultural Distance: Faith is largely private, and Catholicism is unfamiliar to most locals.

o   Geographic Isolation: Harsh terrain and limited transport hinder pastoral outreach.

·         🌿 For a Catholic

o   Greenland is a land of silence and ice, where faith must be intentional and resilient. A pilgrimage here is one of solitude, awe, and quiet reverence—where the Eucharist meets the Arctic wind, and the Gospel whispers through fjords and frozen seas.


·         🇹🇩 Chad — Economically Strained, Spiritually Vibrant

o   GDP per capita: ~$1,016 USD (2024)

·         🧮 Why Chad Ranks Low in Per Capita Income

o   Chad faces deep economic challenges rooted in geography, governance, and conflict.

o   Key Factors

o   Landlocked and Arid: Chad’s desert terrain limits agriculture and trade.

o   Political Instability: Ongoing conflict and weak institutions hinder development.

o   Oil Dependency: The economy relies heavily on oil exports, with little diversification.

o   Limited Infrastructure: Roads, schools, and hospitals are scarce, especially in rural areas.

o   Youthful Population: High birth rates strain education and employment systems.

·         ✝️ Quality of Life for Catholics in Chad

o   Catholicism in Chad is a beacon of hope, especially in regions marked by poverty and unrest.

o   🕊️ Strengths

o   Missionary Legacy: The Church has long provided education, healthcare, and peacebuilding.

o   Vibrant Worship: Liturgies often include local music, dance, and languages.

o   Community Anchor: Parishes serve as centers of stability and support.

o   Interfaith Dialogue: Catholics often work alongside Muslims and Protestants in humanitarian efforts.

·         ⚠️ Challenges

o   Resource Scarcity: Many parishes lack electricity, books, and basic supplies.

o   Security Risks: Violence and displacement affect pastoral outreach.

o   Clergy Shortage: Priests are few, and seminary formation is difficult.

o   Economic Hardship: Poverty impacts catechesis, sacramental preparation, and church maintenance.

·         🌿 For a Catholic

o   Chad is a land of courageous faith. The Church here is a lifeline—offering education, healing, and hope. A pilgrimage to Chad is not about comfort, but communion: walking with the poor, praying with the resilient, and witnessing the Gospel lived in dust and grace.

·         NIC’s Corner Reflection From Greenland’s icy solitude to Chad’s desert resilience, the Rich vs Poor Tour invites pilgrims to see beyond GDP. In both places, the Church is a shelter—sometimes a whisper, sometimes a song. Whether in the quiet chapel of Nuuk or the bustling parish of N’Djamena, the Eucharist remains the same: a feast of mercy, a call to communion.


🌿 Leafing the World Behind: Day 11 (Expanded)
Saint: St. James the Just
Theme: Righteousness as Moral Witness
Virtue: Integrity
Virtue Connection: Justice
Symbolic Act: Stand barefoot on solid ground
Location: A patch of earth, stone, vineyard soil, or any place that feels rooted


🕊️ Introduction: On Righteousness
To leave the world behind is not to abandon moral clarity—it is to embody it. Today we do not chase perfection; we stand in truth. Righteousness, in this rhythm, is not rigidity—it is witness. It is the quiet, unwavering presence of a life aligned with God.

This pilgrimage is not a performance—it is a posture. Each day, we leaf behind compromise and confusion, so that what remains is integrity: rooted, luminous, and just.

Righteousness, in this rhythm, is not superiority—it is fidelity. It is the courage to live what we proclaim.


🌺 Saint of the Day: St. James the Just
Leader of the early Church in Jerusalem, cousin or brother of Jesus, and author of the Epistle of James, St. James was known for his holiness, wisdom, and moral clarity. He was called “the Just” because of his unwavering commitment to righteousness—not as judgment, but as mercy lived.


He taught that faith without works is dead. That religion without care for the poor is hollow. That wisdom is peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy.

Tradition says he prayed so often his knees became calloused like a camel’s. His righteousness was not loud—it was lived. He stood firm in truth, even unto martyrdom.

James’s witness reminds us: moral clarity is not harsh—it is healing.


🛡️ Virtue Connection: Justice
Justice is not just about systems—it is about souls. James’s integrity shaped the early Church’s care for widows, orphans, and the poor. He did not separate doctrine from action. He called for a faith that feeds, a worship that works.

Like St. Vincent de Paul and St. Oscar Romero, James understood that righteousness must be visible. It must touch the margins. It must speak truth to power—not with rage, but with resolve.

Let his witness remind you: righteousness without justice is brittle. But righteousness with justice becomes moral witness.

🪨 Symbolic Act: Stand Barefoot on Solid Ground

Find a patch of earth, stone, or vineyard soil. Remove your shoes. Stand barefoot. Feel the ground beneath you. Let it remind you: righteousness is not abstract—it is embodied.

As you stand, pray: “Lord, let me be rooted in truth. Let my life be a witness. Let my integrity be mercy lived.”

If no outdoor space is available, stand barefoot indoors and imagine the earth beneath. The act is the same: grounding your moral witness in reality.


🔥 Reflection Prompt
Where have you compromised your moral clarity?
What truth have you been afraid to live?
Can you name one person whose righteousness has shaped your own witness?

Write, walk, or pray with these questions. Let St. James’s witness remind you: righteousness is not rigidity—it is rootedness. It is the quiet strength to live truth with mercy, justice, and joy.



OCTOBER 10 Friday

World Mental Health Day 

John 20, Verse 26

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “PEACE be with you.”

 

Are the doors of your heart locked?

 

 Are you without faith?

 

Perhaps Christ will stand someday in your midst as he did Thomas.


I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling,
and my message and my proclamation
were not with persuasive words of wisdom,
but with a demonstration of spirit and power,
so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom
but on the power of God.

 

Doubt[1]

 

Preachers have called Thomas the "Doubter." Few have touched upon his cynicism. Over and over, Thomas heard the witness of the followers. But Thomas wanted more than proof positive. ("Inspect and touch," literally meant "to see and thrust.") He stepped beyond skepticism into cynicism. A week later, Jesus again appears with the greeting of "Shalom." Turning to Thomas, Jesus answered the challenge of cynicism with the challenge of faith. Thomas responded with two titles for Jesus: Lord and God. Thomas acknowledged the rightful place of Jesus as Lord; he also saw God working through the Risen Christ. Thomas finally received Christ's gift of Shalom. In contrast to Thomas, Jesus blessed those who believed without seeing him raised from the dead. John uses the word "believe" in two senses: to trust ("believe in") and to hold onto the truth ("believe (something) about..."). Blessed were those who placed their personal trust in Christ (believe in); they do not need proof of his resurrection, for they know he is alive. But, even blessed are those who hold onto the truths of faith (believe...about), for, with an open heart, they will soon experience the risen Christ. Belief in these two sense stood against the cynicism found in Thomas.

 

Catechism Themes: CCC 651-655

 

Without the Resurrection, Christianity would be nothing more than a school that taught the wisdom of a great teacher. With the Resurrection, however, Christianity became a road to intimacy with God. The Resurrection justifies the life, works, and teachings of Jesus. Through the lens of the Resurrection, we can see this life, these works and teachings in the context of Scripture and realize "Jesus is Lord." Faith in the Resurrection leads us to the conclusion Jesus is true God and true man.



Through the Resurrection, we receive the gift of a new eternal life, free from evil. We become one with our Savior who died and rose for us. And, as he rose, Christ assures us that we, too, will rise on the last day.

 

How does the cynicism of the world affect you?

 

How does faith keep you from cynicism?

Copilot’s Take

When John writes that the doors were locked, he’s describing more than physical security—he’s revealing the interior landscape of fear, grief, and cynicism. Thomas wasn’t just skeptical; he was sealed off, demanding not just proof but control. Mental health struggles often mirror this locked-room experience: anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout can bolt the heart from the inside. We may appear functional, even faithful, yet within, the door is shut tight. But the Risen Christ enters anyway. He does not force his way in; he stands in the midst of our fear and says, “Peace be with you.” This is the power of the Resurrection—not a philosophical idea, but a divine presence that meets us in trembling and weakness. Faith becomes the courage to unlock the door, to let Christ enter even when we feel unworthy or undone. On World Mental Health Day, we remember that healing begins not with persuasive wisdom, but with presence. Not with certainty, but with trust. Not with proof, but with peace. Christ’s Shalom is not the absence of struggle—it is the assurance that even behind locked doors, we are not alone.

Bible in a Year Day 97 Samuel's Prophecy

Fr. Mike zeroes in on Samuel's dramatic prophecy and the tragic moment when the Philistines capture of the Ark of God. We learn that God is mighty and holds his people to a high standard. Today we read 1 Samuel 3-5 and Psalm 150.

World Mental Health Day[1]

World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health illnesses while educating the population and mobilizing efforts to support mental health. Mental health, which includes a person's emotional, psychological and social well-being, has become increasingly important in recent decades as an estimated 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) established World Mental Health Day in an effort to promote education and advocate for mental health sufferers.  The Foundation aims to provide further awareness and assistance for those suffering from a wide range of mental disorders in the hopes of saving lives and increasing quality of life for these individuals. World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on October 10th.

World Mental Health Day Facts & Quotes

·         Depression can lead to suicide. More than 800,000 people worldwide take their own lives every year. Compare this to the 200,000 from COVID to get an idea of the problem.

·         Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the world for individuals 15 to 44.  Suicide rates have increased by 60% over the past 45 years.

·         10-20% of children in the world experience a mental disorder. It is the leading cause of disability in youth.

·         I used to think that the worst thing in like was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone. - Robin Williams, actor who committed suicide in 2014

World Mental Health Day Top Events and Things to Do

·         Volunteer your time at an organization that works with child mental health. Depression is a growing concern among children and organizations such as Big Brothers and Sisters of America, Teen Mental Health, NAMI and Children's Mental Health can help you find a local area to help your youth.

·         Watch a movie that touches on mental health issues or particular disorders. Some of our favorites are

1) Bipolar: Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
2) Schizophrenia: A Beautiful Mind (2001)
3) OCD: As Good as It Gets (1997)
4) Suicide: The Virgin Suicides (1999)
5) Alzheimer's: Still Alice (2014)
6) Borderline Personality: Girl, Interrupted (1999)
7) Depression: Inside Out (2015)
8) Post Traumatic Stress: Jacob's Ladder (1990)

·         Read a book about mental disorders. Some of our picks: The Bell Jar, Thirteen Reasons Why and All the Bright Places

·         Evaluate your own mental well-being or that of someone you are close to.
- Are you always sad?
- Do you have suicidal thoughts?
- Do you feel that you have no reason to live?

·         Visit a psychologist to discuss any problems that have overwhelmed you lately. 

What about criminals of which half need mental services? Can we morally as Catholics create an institution in a remote place like Greenland to handle all our mental and criminal populations?

Copilot:


If half of all incarcerated individuals suffer from mental illness, then any institution designed to serve both criminal and psychiatric populations must be evaluated through a lens of mercy, dignity, and restorative justice. From a Catholic moral standpoint, the creation of a vast facility in a remote location like Greenland is not inherently immoral—but its ethical legitimacy depends entirely on its intent, design, and impact. Catholic teaching insists that every person, regardless of their mental state or criminal history, is made in the image of God and must be treated with compassion and respect. A moral institution must prioritize healing over punishment, offering integrated psychiatric care, spiritual support, and pathways to reconciliation and reintegration. Greenland’s isolation raises concerns: is it chosen to serve the vulnerable or to remove them from sight? Catholic ethics reject exile disguised as charity. Yet, if choreographed with symbolic care, Greenland could become a sacred wilderness—a place of renewal echoing monastic traditions and Marian solitude. Such a facility must be transparent, accountable, and rooted in solidarity with Greenland’s people and ecology. It must not exploit the land or its inhabitants, but rather invite a rhythm of mercy, clarity, and hope. In short, Catholics can support such an institution only if it becomes a sanctuary of healing, not a silo of control—a place where justice is restorative, dignity is upheld, and every act is an invitation to renewal.

What if our approach to criminal rehabilitation and mental health care began not with containment, but with choreography—a three-step rhythm of renewal?

Imagine an institution, perhaps in Greenland’s sacred wilderness, that begins with isolation not as exile, but as retreat. Here, individuals are removed from chaotic environments and invited into silence, reflection, and stabilization.

This first step echoes monastic tradition: solitude as the soil of clarity.

From there, the second phase introduces emotional intelligence training—a curriculum rooted in the ability to monitor, label, and integrate emotions, both one’s own and others. Emotional intelligence (EI) becomes the key to healthier mind development, fostering empathy, self-regulation, and moral discernment. This isn’t just therapy—it’s formation.

The third phase transitions individuals into a service-oriented corps, modeled on military discipline but oriented toward mercy, civic repair, and spiritual hospitality. These units could serve in ecological restoration, elder care, or pilgrimage support, blending structure with purpose.

Finally, a period of limited reentry probation allows for gradual reintegration, supported by services that prepare individuals to become leaders, religious ministers, or business owners. This isn’t utopian—it’s Eucharistic. It reflects the Catholic call to restore what is broken, to elevate the marginalized, and to choreograph justice as mercy in motion. Such a model would require rigorous safeguards, pastoral oversight, and deep respect for local communities. But if done well, it could become a living parable—a vineyard of clarity, where isolation births empathy, and discipline becomes the doorway to communion.


Keys to Healthier Mind Development[2]

Emotional intelligence (EI) is defined as the ability to monitor one’s own emotions, as well as those of other people, to discriminate between different emotions, and to label them appropriately. while applying EI, we are guiding our thinking and behavior with an educated focus on healthier mind development.

Emotional quotient (EQ) is a testing measurement of our ability to understand and apply our own minds emotionally. Although a comprehensive ambition, EQ testing is meant to reveal how well we have learned to manage the harmful and helpful effects of emotions for the purpose of facilitating healthful thoughts, communication, and behavior. Researchers now realize that emotional literacy helps to prevent and solve myriad problems that we experience in our personal and professional lives. The more we understand about our mind’s emotional component, the more valuable assets we possess as individuals-namely emotional stability, security, overall intelligence, and physical health, as well as our ability to treat other people and other things in healthier, more meaningful. Emotional intelligence is the secret to building healthier minds, getting the best out of life, and developing a behaviorally safer world. With the emotional state of the world today, emotional intelligence is our strongest hope for an optimistic future.

Epigenetics[3]

Epigenetics is a relatively new branch of genetics that has been heralded as the most important biological discovery since DNA. Until recently, it was believed you were stuck with the genes you were born with. But now it’s known that your genes get turned on and off and are expressed to greater or lesser degrees depending on lifestyle factors. Let’s take a look at what epigenetics is, how it works, and what you can do to improve your chances in the health lottery.

What Is Epigenetics?

 

The “epi” in epigenetics is derived from the Greek word meaning “above” or “over.” Epigenetics is defined as the study of any process that alters gene activity without changing the DNA sequence. More simply, it is the study of gene expression — how external factors turn genes on and off, and up and down. The Human Genome Project has identified 25,000 genes in human DNA. DNA is widely regarded as the code the body uses to build and rebuild itself. But genes themselves need instructions for what to do, and where and when to do it. Epigenetic modifications, also called “tags,” provide the instructions. Several of these tags have been discovered, but the two main ones involve methyl groups (made of carbon and hydrogen) and histones (a type of protein). To imagine how tags work, think of a gene as a lamp. Methyl groups act as an on-off switch that turn a gene on or off. Histones, on the other hand, act like a dimmer switch, regulating gene activity up or down. It’s thought that we have four million of these switches that are triggered by lifestyle and environmental factors.

 

Lifestyle Factors Affect Your Genes

 

Dr. Rudolph Tanzi is a professor of neurology at Harvard University Medical School and he states You are not simply the sum total of the genes you were born with. You are the user and controller of your genes, the author of your biological story. No prospect in self-care is more exciting.” It means that you’re not at the mercy of your genetic makeup at birth. You actually have a great deal of control over your health and your future no matter what genetic hand you have been dealt. The field of epigenetics is in its infancy and there is still much to learn, but so far, the evidence shows that there are many fundamental lifestyle factors that can alter gene expression.


 

Not surprisingly, diet can affect the health of your DNA. A diet high in refined carbohydrates that promotes high blood glucose attacks your DNA. On the other hand, compounds like sulforaphane (found in broccoli), curcumin (turmeric), epigallocatechin gallate (green tea), and resveratrol (wine) can slow or potentially reverse DNA damage. Inadequate sleep also disrupts genetic activity. A team of researchers that included sleep science and genetics experts examined the influence of sleep on gene function and discovered that just a single week of insufficient sleep altered the activity of over 700 genes. It’s well accepted that physical exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and mental well-being. Now there’s evidence that physical exercise can positively affect gene expression. A recent study of the brains of elderly mice found 117 genes that were expressed differently in the brains of animals that ran regularly, compared to those that were sedentary. If you are interested in starting a program of fitness, try the Iceman’s Universal Man Plan.

 

Stress, Relationships, And Thoughts

 

Not only do tangible factors like diet, sleep, and exercise affect your genes, so do intangibles like stress, your relationships with others, and your thoughts. One of the most powerful stress reduction techniques, mindfulness meditation, turns down the expression of pro-inflammatory genes thus reducing inflammation. Chronic inflammation is an underlying cause of seven of the top ten leading causes of death including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. You might expect that you’d have to meditate for years to change gene expression sufficiently, but measurable changes have been observed in as little as eight hours of meditation. However, these effects were stronger in experienced meditators than in those new to the practice. Dr. Dawson Church is an award-winning author whose bestselling book, Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention, has been hailed as a breakthrough in the field of epigenetics. In his book, Church cites over 400 scientific studies that show how intangibles like the expression of gratitude, acts of kindness, optimism, and mind-body healing techniques like the Emotional Freedom Technique positively affect the expression of genes. And just as in the meditation study, these epigenetic benefits were often experienced immediately. It’s not only positive habits that affect your genes though. So do the bad ones. Substance abuse, addictions, inactivity, malnutrition, and exposure to toxins negatively affect the way your genes express themselves. Researchers have found that emotional factors such as trauma and stress can activate harmful epigenetic changes.

There are numerous diseases thought to have an epigenetic component including asthma, Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes, immune disorders, kidney disease, glaucoma, muscular dystrophy, and pediatric syndromes as well as many psychiatric disorders including autism, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. In 2008, the U.S. National Institutes of Health committed to investing $190 million into epigenetics research to hopefully find new and better ways to treat these diseases.


Words of Wisdom from a Superman[1]

Although he never planned it that way, Christopher Reeve[2] became a hero for our time. His legacy of determination, commitment, compassion and courage continues to inspire men and women across the globe. Playing the role of Superman in the movies he became, to many of us, “The Man of Steel.” When a riding accident changed his life forever, we cried, and we worried… but somehow knew the super man within would prevail. And he did. The way he lived, and the amazing way he spoke about living, became a powerful source of motivation and inspiration for people living with paralysis and disabilities. His words have touched all our hearts. We share some of our favorite Christopher Reeve quotes.

·         What is a Hero? "I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."

·         Once you choose hope anything is possible.

·         "Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool, or you go out in the ocean."

·         "If I can laugh, I can live."

"You've got to give more than you take."

Daily Devotions

·         Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them in fasting: Today's Fast: Restoring the Constitution

·         Religion in the Home for Preschool: October

·         Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus

·         Offering to the sacred heart of Jesus

·         Drops of Christ’s Blood

·         Universal Man Plan

·         Rosary



[1]http://www.wincalendar.com/World-Mental-Health-Day

[2]https://e-ii.org/learn-what-ei-and-eq-mean/

[3]http://reset.me/story/epigenetics-how-you-can-change-your-genes-and-change-your-life/


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