December 17, 2020
Presented by Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, ValLimar Jansen
Sr. Julia and ValLimar offered us an opportunity to pause amidst everything going on, and connect with the presence of God in our lives.
Resources:
- The poem that Sr. Julia read before our reflection time.
- The artist who created the reflection image Sr. Julia used.
- ValLimar’s recording of “O Come O Come Emmanuel".
- The song ValLimar used for closing prayer.
Sr. Julia’s social media and online presence:
- Blog and podcast
- Newsletter
- Twitter: @juliafspa
ValLimar’s social media and online presence:
- Website
- Instagram: @vallimarjansen
- Twitter: @vallimarjansen
Those who suffer from depression and find the holidays difficult may find this year particularly challenging due to the chaos and isolation of these past months. With our thanks to Sr. Julia for assembling the list, here are a few resources for those who suffer, and those who wish to help.
- Emotions Anonymous
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Crisis Text Line
- Spiritual Practices for Living with Depression -- a retreat offered by the Franciscan Spirituality Center via Zoom on 9 January