Have you heard about Rutilio Grande, S.J.? His story is a powerful reminder that mental-health care is part of holistic Faith. As this article explains, Father Grande experienced serious mental health crises, received professional treatment, and recovered, yet his witness of pastoral courage & solidarity never diminished. He now emerges as a model of how the ChurchContinue reading “Faith and Mental Health: The Legacy of Rutilio Grande”
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Understanding Scrupulosity: Overcoming Religious Anxiety
As a Catholic mental health professional, I often meet people whose deep love for God has become tangled in anxiety. Instead of resting in God’s mercy, they live in fear of offending Him at every turn: confessing repeatedly, obsessively checking moral choices, or avoiding prayer because they “can’t do it perfectly.” What Is Scrupulosity? ScrupulosityContinue reading “Understanding Scrupulosity: Overcoming Religious Anxiety”
Introducing Our New Catholic Mental Health Resources:
The “Peace Be With You” online course offers Catholics a faith-based approach to managing anxiety, blending clinical insights with spiritual guidance. It includes readings, worksheets, and prayer reflections. Accompanying this is a supportive Facebook group fostering community and spiritual healing, encouraging participants to share their journeys and find peace in Christ.
Finding Peace in Anxiety: Lessons from Martha
When you hear the names Martha and Mary, do you ever feel like you are Martha Stressed, anxious, running on empty while trying to serve everyone and hold everything together. In Luke 10, we meet a woman who gets overwhelmed while doing good. She’s not lazy. She’s not rebellious. She’s just tired. And Jesus sees her.
Finding Peace and Hope in Christ’s Heart
As a Catholic counselor, I often witness the deep pain people carry in their minds and hearts—anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and the quiet loneliness that so often goes unseen. In the midst of all this, I have found no greater source of hope and healing than the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Faith and Fear: Navigating Anxiety as a Catholic
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, anxiety has become an all-too-common companion for many. As Catholics, we often find ourselves grappling with this overwhelming sense of worry and fear, seeking solace and strength in our faith. How do we reconcile our anxiety with our trust in God? How can our Catholic faith helpContinue reading “Faith and Fear: Navigating Anxiety as a Catholic”