In Body and Spirit… A message from the Parish Nurses Mother Theresa once said, “Joy is prayer, Joy is strength, Joy is love, Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. She gives most who gives with Joy.” Like many of us, we all have had circumstances that weren’t particularly hard…

In Body and Spirit…. Message from the Parish Nurses How do we face all the changes that occur frequently in our daily lives? It seems that change is inevitable from childhood through old age; we constantly experience changes in some form or way daily. Sometimes they can be anticipated, like marriage, the birth of a…

In Body and Spirit… A message from the Parish Nurses There may very well be important people in our lives, that we want and should be building stronger ties and relationships with. It helps our friends, family members, and co-workers, feel good about themselves. For many individuals, the way to bring joy into others’ lives…

In Body and Spirit… A message from the Parish Nurses As we begin summer and the beautiful time of the year in Minnesota, what is another way in which you would like to find a better way of healthy living? One of the best ways to protect and promote health is by staying active, and…

In Body and Spirit… A message from the Parish Nurses Our mental or emotional dimension of our health is only one aspect of wholistic health, and is very important to our well being. May happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month. There are ways we can develop some ways and thoughts on our mental health,…

In Body and Spirit… A message from the Parish Nurses Hopefully as spring is quickly approaching, you are all able to enjoy the beauty of the season, along with all of the precious family and vacation time that will soon be more evident in your lives. Sometimes that can and does affect each of us…

In Body and Spirit… A message from the Parish Nurse I’m sure many of you remember the Bible verse from Exodus 20:8 which reads, “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” It is also one of the Ten Commandments. Many of us can repeat this verse from memory in our favorite translation. It is…

In Body and Spirit… A message from the Parish Nurses There have been many recent events that have prompted renewed attention on the issue in the Church of cultural diversity and conflict. This issue challenges the church to look at our culture, ourselves, and who we are as a faith community. People have struggled with…