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January Lesson 3

We finish this month with a conversation between me and Fr. Bob McGraw, a priest in the Lansing diocese and a good friend. We discuss Visiting the Imprisoned, Solidarity, and the general feeling of unrest and anxiety in the country.

Here is the High School lesson for this week:

Discussion With Fr. Bob McGraw

Upcoming events and dates:

HSYM Lessons:

January 31st, Feb 7th, 21se, & 28th

Can Collection: February 6th and 7th at church after masses.

February Pasta Dinner: (Takeaway only) Feb. 13th 5-7pm.

January Week 3 Journal:

Each week you will receive a thought provoking question that has to do with the themes for the month. This month, the themes are Visit the Imprisoned, and the Catholic Social Teaching, Solidarity.

Use your journal to privately respond to the question. You may also find it beneficial to have your journal handy for the Sunday Night lessons.

Here is your journal question for this week:

What is the importance of Christian unity?

Manifesto

I want to introduce you to some new Christian music every week through the rest of the year. This is one of my favorites. A former teacher once refered to a song like this as a "Oops, I'm driving to fast song." You listen to this song as you drive down the road and realize that you are speeding because it gets you amped.

This song, ending in the Lord's Prayer, is a perfet way to wrap up Visiting the Imprisoned and Solidarity. Enjoy

Mental Health

With the pandemic still going, the collective mental health of the world population is facing a difficult recovery. Suicide, mental anxiety, and stress are all on the rise.

We all approach our mental health differently. It is universally accepted that we need some kind of outlet. My brother, a physician in New York, recently shared with me an app called Gris, which has helped him deal with the death, long hours, and stress he has experienced and witnessed in the past 10 months.

Fr. Mike Schmidt has started a new podcast called The Bible in a Year, which goes through the bible and discusses various themes and meanings. This is a wonderful way to alleviate the daily grind and worry.

Finally, if you are struggling mentally, I encourage you to reach out to a licensed health professional to talk, seek advice, or any other help you might need. It is difficult to be united in solidarity with the church if you do not feel whole. Partners in Change has set up a series of local doctors to speak once a month via Google Meet.

Bible in a Year Podcast

My Strength

Partners in Change Speakers and Events

God bless. Stay safe. Happy New Year!

Justin Rose

High School Youth Minister

Blessed Sacrament