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The Catholic Calendar for Saturday, January 10, 2004
Saturday after Epiphany
Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:
1 John 5:14-21
Psalm 149:1-6,9
John 3:22-30
A random reflection . . .
A Cure for Depression
I don't know if I've ever experienced true clinical depression, but I've had my dark days. Here's a little exercise that's helped me pull out of the downward spiral:
I start praising God. If I can't think of anything to be thankful for because of my gloomy state, I start with something small. For instance, "Thank You, Lord, that my left big toe doesn't hurt." That usually reminds me of a multitude of blessings to be grateful for. I start giving praise for every little thing that comes to mind, and it starts to build like a snowball rolling down a hillside of fresh snow. After a while I notice my mind is lifted from these temporal troubles up to the glory of God!
Isaiah 61:3 says,
To place on those who mourn in Zion
a diadem instead of ashes,
To give them oil of gladness in place of mourning
a glorious mantle instead of a listless spirit.
They will be called oaks of justice,
planted by the Lord to show His glory.
- Karl Kohlhase
(www.k4communications.com)
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