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A gift from me to you - this week's issue of Being Human: the newsletter to give you a moment to pause, enjoy some wisdom from the web and receive encouragement for your journey of becoming the best person you can be.
Feel free to share if you know someone who may find it beneficial! (You can also unsubscribe here or by clicking the link at the bottom - I definitely understand email overwhelm.)
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| Rehabilitating Our View of St. Thérèse
What’s usually the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
Roses falling from heaven? Saccharine sweetness? Flowery language?
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| You wouldn't be alone. Maybe I'm wrong, but I assume most people don't immediately think “spiritual
powerhouse” or “brilliant doctor of the Church” when their thoughts turn to the “Little Flower.”
It’s time to rehabilitate our view of St. Thérèse! She was a woman of profound depth who exemplified love in action and who suffered intensely during her short life, yet we miss what’s so important about her.
Well, enough is enough!
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| This week on the podcast, I’m breaking open some of the life and doctrine of one of the youngest doctors of the Church, and discussing how her life helps us see how holiness is possible, no matter what the circumstances of our lives might
be.
So often we have the perception that to be holy - to really follow the Gospel - we have to live a certain type of lifestyle.
Maybe you feel restricted from pursuing holiness because of your health or finances. Or maybe you feel constricted by the requirements and demands placed on you by your job, your family, or your state in life.
St. Thérèse shows us how sanctity can happen within the confines of our own life, regardless of our circumstances. Tune in to the episode to find out how!
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For More on This Topic...
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Join Me For a Live and Interactive Novena to St. Thérèse of Lisieux!!
Beginning on September 23, I’ll personally be leading you through nine days of prayers and reflections focused around St. Therese, and we’ll end on her feast day, October 1st.
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For this novena, I’ll be opening up nine different dimensions of the doctrine of St. Thérèse and why they are so incredibly important for our life and times now.
Let’s meet together to share intentions, pray, and encourage each other!
Click below to sign up for this unique event.
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Make a Morning Offering
This week (if you don’t already), commit to starting each day offering all of yourself to God. Pope St. John Paul II encouraged the practice of praying a Morning Offering, saying that it is “of fundamental importance in the life of each and every one of the faithful.” Here’s one based on a Morning Offering written by St. Thérèse:
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“O my God! I offer You all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, every thought, and my simplest works by uniting them to Its infinite merits, and wish to make reparation for my sins by casting them into the furnace of Its merciful love.
O my God! For myself and for those whom I hold dear, I ask for the grace to fulfill perfectly your Holy Will, and to accept out of love for you the joys and sorrows of this passing life, so that we may one day be united together in heaven for all eternity. Amen.”
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"Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will and being just what God wants us to be."
“Jesus, help me to simplify my life by learning what you want me to be and becoming that
person.”
- St. Thérèse of Lisieux
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We all wish there were easy answers and quick fixes to the problems and difficulties in life, right? “Press this button, take this pill, buy this device: now all of your struggles are gone!” That would be nice.
Unfortunately there is nothing you can pay for that will magically transform your life.
However, this does not mean that you have to bear the burden of depression and anxiety alone or stay stuck in patterns of unhealthy behavior.
If you are ready and willing to change and grow, and want a guide with the proper formation and understanding of the human person to walk with you through your struggles, we can help.
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Contact us! We offer assistance that is grounded in both the truth of our Faith and solid psychological research.
Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship (IDDM) is a new approach to healing mental health issues using a modality that’s integrated into your daily life. Learn about it here!
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Exciting News for Members
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The CatholicPsych Institute and The Integrated Life team have recently created a mobile app and, as a Member, you get EXCLUSIVE early access! 🎉
Be on the lookout for an email from me that will have instructions on how to download the app (plus information about a fun new contest for Members!!).
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Have You Ordered Your Copy Yet?
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Choosing to See Beauty: My Story of Moving Past Trauma and Mental Illness by Maura Preszler is the newest publication from the CatholicPsych Press and is now available for purchase!
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Many know Maura through her nonprofit, Made In His Image, but in this book, she finally
tells her whole story, from her tumultuous childhood, through suffering with mental health issues, to how she learned to overcome her past, find Beauty, and move towards healing.
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For all men in the Northeast US: you’re invited to
Man Up New York, a one day conference hosted by the Archdiocese of New York focused on encouraging and supporting men in their vocations.
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The theme this year is “Manning Up in the Face of Adversity” and the focus will be on St. Joseph as a model of manhood.
I’ll be speaking on the topic of mental health and the epidemic of addiction, depression and suicide among men today; other speakers include Cardinal Dolan, Fr. Don Calloway, and Mike Piazza. Hope to see you
there!
Click below to learn more:
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It's my hope that this newsletter is helpful to you, so don't hesitate to send me your feedback or let me know your requests/suggestions!
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Reply to this email or find me on social media to let me know.
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I look forward to hearing from you!
God bless you and your family.
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Dr. Gregory Bottaro
Husband and Father of six.
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Catholic Psychologist with a background in philosophy, theology, and four years as a Franciscan brother with the CFR's under the mentorship of Fr. Benedict Groeschel.
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Founder of the CatholicPsych Institute, wellcatholic.com, IDDM, and Integrated Life.
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