Human Needs (Pt 6) – Courage to be Open

Fr Joe discuss the courage to be open.

6 Responses to “Human Needs (Pt 6) – Courage to be Open”

  1. Julie Ames says:

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your name also comes up in the prayers of the faithful at our Sunday Liturgy. Is there a way to send you a note? Blessings and love, Julie

  2. Devi Tong says:

    Dear Fr. Joe, I just finished your series on Human Needs. I particularly appreciated the concept in Part 2 of Personal Dignity, affirmed by hearing that “I am who God loves”. Also, the reminder that we are all a part of the larger system, makes it easier to embrace your assertion in this last video that each one of us is “significant”. I like that term better than “special” and now I know why. Thank you, Devi

  3. Alexandra Dickerman says:

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Devi.

  4. Alexandra Dickerman says:

    I think Father Joe will see your comments here. I know your prayers mean a lot to him.

  5. Fr Joe says:

    Heartfelt THANKS for the prayers being lifted to God for me!

    Such prayer touches a whole bunch of NEEDS that make us truly HUMAN when they are fulfilled.

    Here are some I have been thinking about and these needs relate to the self, the self that God holds and loves and infuses with His Salvific amazing love that strengthens the spirit to do great things.

    THE NEED FOR MEANING AND PURPOSE

    THE NEED FOR A SENSE OF USEFULNESS

    THE NEED FOR VISION

    THE NEED TO HOPE

    THE NEED TO SUPPORT IN COPING WITH LOSS THE NEED TO ADAPT TO INCREASING DEPENDENCY AND CHANGE

    THE NEED TO TRANSCEND DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES

    THE NEED FOR PERSONAL DIGNITY

    THE NEED TO EXPRESS FEELINGS

    THE NEED TO BE THANKFUL

    THE NEED FOR CONTINUITY WITH THE PAST
    THE NEED TO ACCEPT AND PREPARE FOR DEATH AND DYING.

    May the Lord bless you with his GREAT HEART and the promises that are there in His Heart for us !

  6. Mary Tesoro says:

    Hello Father Joe,
    Its always so nice to hear what you have to say about life… Gods love always
    comes through you when you speak to people…You help us remember the true
    life God wants for all of us… Thank you so much for your teachings, which
    I know are His teachings…You are in my prayers…May His Healing Light flow
    through you… may His Life Force always be with you… and may His Healing
    Breath be in you always…I Know His Love surrounds you daily…
    A most Happy Thanks Giving to you Father Joe…
    Blessings…
    Mary Tesoro…

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