Memo from Msgr. Raun - Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
My dear family,
Greetings in the Risen Lord!
Four Ways to Deal With Your COVID-19 Worries
Worry is taking its toll on the world today.
Late last month, a poll by the American Psychiatric Association noted that nearly half of Americans were anxious about getting COVID-19. Close to two-thirds were concerned about a family member catching it. Two-thirds of people also feared the long-lasting implications for the economy.
I’m sure this doesn’t surprise you. You’ve noticed the worry in the people around you.But have you taken stock of your own worry? You’re likely concerned about all the above. It can get overwhelming.
Jesus told us this in Matthew 6:27, “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (NIV).
Of course, the answer to Jesus’ question is no. You can’t keep yourself from catching COVID-19 through worry. It won’t keep your family from getting sick.
Worry just makes your problems worse because you can’t move a step closer to solving them. Worry can’t change your past. It can’t change your future. All it can do is mess up your present.
Proverbs 12:25 says, “Worry weighs a person down”. You weren’t made to endure it. In fact, it wears you out more than just about anything else. At this time, you need to be at your best. Worry won’t get you there.
So how can you overcome worry during this stressful season? The next four days we will look at four ways to deal with your worries!
THE CHURCH IS OPEN every day from 7 am to 7 pm. Please make sure to practice social distancing while at church!
PRAYER REQUESTS: Let us pray for one another!
Mrs E.F. would like us to pray for her. She said she has been very sick for the last 2-3 months and was in the hospital but is home now.
HOLINESS TIP: taken from the sayings of Blessed Laura Vicuña....
“O Jesus, I offer myself to you and I want to be all yours!”
Laura was famous for receiving Holy Communion as often as she was able, as well as making visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist.
WE ARE IN THE MONTH OF MAY - PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY!
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE:
- My Mom always told me I wouldn’t accomplish anything by lying in the bed all day but look at me now! I’m saving the world
OUR PRAYER FOR THE DAY:
Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it. Amen.
I send you my fatherly blessing, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen !
Msgr. Doug Raun
Greetings in the Risen Lord!
Four Ways to Deal With Your COVID-19 Worries
Worry is taking its toll on the world today.
Late last month, a poll by the American Psychiatric Association noted that nearly half of Americans were anxious about getting COVID-19. Close to two-thirds were concerned about a family member catching it. Two-thirds of people also feared the long-lasting implications for the economy.
I’m sure this doesn’t surprise you. You’ve noticed the worry in the people around you.But have you taken stock of your own worry? You’re likely concerned about all the above. It can get overwhelming.
Jesus told us this in Matthew 6:27, “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (NIV).
Of course, the answer to Jesus’ question is no. You can’t keep yourself from catching COVID-19 through worry. It won’t keep your family from getting sick.
Worry just makes your problems worse because you can’t move a step closer to solving them. Worry can’t change your past. It can’t change your future. All it can do is mess up your present.
Proverbs 12:25 says, “Worry weighs a person down”. You weren’t made to endure it. In fact, it wears you out more than just about anything else. At this time, you need to be at your best. Worry won’t get you there.
So how can you overcome worry during this stressful season? The next four days we will look at four ways to deal with your worries!
THE CHURCH IS OPEN every day from 7 am to 7 pm. Please make sure to practice social distancing while at church!
PRAYER REQUESTS: Let us pray for one another!
Mrs E.F. would like us to pray for her. She said she has been very sick for the last 2-3 months and was in the hospital but is home now.
HOLINESS TIP: taken from the sayings of Blessed Laura Vicuña....
“O Jesus, I offer myself to you and I want to be all yours!”
Laura was famous for receiving Holy Communion as often as she was able, as well as making visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Stay close to Jesus in the Eucharist.
WE ARE IN THE MONTH OF MAY - PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY!
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE:
- My Mom always told me I wouldn’t accomplish anything by lying in the bed all day but look at me now! I’m saving the world
OUR PRAYER FOR THE DAY:
Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to continue to do it, and the strength to complete it. Amen.
I send you my fatherly blessing, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen !
Msgr. Doug Raun
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Good morning Msgr. Raun,
I love you and pray for you daily. I look forward to reading your daily memos. Thank you for being the faithful and holy priest that you are.
Blessings,
Rosa