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Angels & Dragons V: Minor Exorcisms

Published November 4, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

With today’s increase in pagan practices such as astrology, mediums, psychic readings, cleansings, New Age religion, Reiki, magic, angel touch, witchcraft, tarot cards, séances, Ouija boards, ghost hunters, Satanic music or worship, etc., people who have participated in any of these occult practices, including Christians, may feel demonically oppressed. When combating evil spirits there are… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published November 4, 2017

Depression and CBT, Part One

Published March 28, 2016 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog

Feelings, and feelings, and feelings. Let me try thinking instead. – C.S. Lewis Clinical depression is a beast. It’s like waking up with the flu and then someone makes you run a marathon with a pile of rocks strapped to your back. It’s physically and mentally exhausting. There are a number of reasons why depression… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published March 28, 2016

Our Lady, Consoler of Souls – When You See A Loved One Suffer

Published August 20, 2015 • Written by Matthew Hartwick Filed Under: Faith

When I was burdened with the cross of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, my mother, who loved me dearly, was heartbroken. She saw that I was mocked by bullies, lived in fear, and how much I wished death upon myself. She did anything she could possibly do to help by taking me to therapy, finding… [Read More]

Written by Matthew Hartwick • Published August 20, 2015

7 Signs It Could Be Depression

Published August 3, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Faith, Resources, Young Adult

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to say “My heart is broken. – C.S. Lewis We’ve all felt “down” before. Perhaps we’ve… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published August 3, 2015

When Holidays Are Sad

Published December 11, 2014 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

Even though Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year” and the world seems awash with cheerfulness, color and lights, the holidays can be sad for some. It’s sad for some because of the death of a loved one or because it can be a reminder of the broken family someone comes from or… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published December 11, 2014

Supporting a Depressed Spouse: How to Help

Published April 29, 2013 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love

Part Two of Series (View Part One here:) If you’ve never experienced depression, imagine trying to run a marathon while just getting over the flu. You’re achy, exhausted, unmotivated, feeling hopeless and wondering why-oh-why this is happening to you. The whole ordeal makes you so emotionally and physically wiped out,  you just wanna cry, or… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published April 29, 2013

What to say (and not say) to someone who is depressed

Published April 11, 2013 • Written by Julia Motekaitis Filed Under: Faith, Family

Part One of a series about reaching out to and understanding those who cope with depression. Recently my book club read “Never Give Up: My Life and God’s Mercy” by John Janaro. Among some amazing insights, we had some very fruitful discussion about depression and its elusive, sneaky nature. We heard from a number of people… [Read More]

Written by Julia Motekaitis • Published April 11, 2013

Grace Made Man

Published October 16, 2012 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog

I didn’t get here on my own. Many people have helped me out. I owe everything I have to the grace of others. Evidently I am unique from every political pundit around these days. I was raised with the good values. I am bright. I am hardworking. I grew up in the land of the… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published October 16, 2012

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