BURNOUT                                     Rev.  Thomas Konopka, LCSW-R Many people will say they are burned out; but are they? According to the Mayo clinic, “job burnout is a type of stress linked to work. It includes being worn out physically or emotionally. Job burnout… Continue reading

The Experience of Mental Health Issues “Get over it”  “Just be happy”  “It is not that bad”  “You are still grieving.” It has been six months since he/she died, the divorce ended, etc..”  “Stop lying, there is no one there.” … Continue reading

Last week, we heard about the Shepherd who takes care of the flock. In all the readings this weekend, we are shown some of the ways. In the apostolic church, the apostles quickly realized that they could not do everything… Continue reading

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH         Rev Thomas Konopka, LCSW-R May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Too often when we think of mental health we either shy away from the stigma or we do not talk about it. I remember… Continue reading

During the month of May, we are given an opportunity to reflect on mental health and mental health issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2020 Additionally, suicide is a leading cause of death… Continue reading

It is hard to preach on a passage that we are so familiar with, especially because this image of Jesus is a favorite. We have a God who cares for us, searches for us, heals us. We are all familiar… Continue reading

This past Sunday’s Gospel was a familiar one to all of us. The story of the disciples on the way to Emmaus. This was the deacons’ weekend to preach so I am writing my own reflection this morning. When I… Continue reading

As I was reading the reading from the Acts of the Apostles, I could not help but think of Pope Leo, the successor to St Peter today. In his courage to be the moral voice of the church and challenge… Continue reading