We are approaching the end of Advent and embarking on the joyous season of Christmas.  We have been preparing our hearts to welcome the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  The greatest miracle, the greatest joy, the greatest gift of all, is given to us from God, the gift of His son Jesus.  Born into poverty to live amongst us, Jesus teaches us that only through Him will we know God, the Father of all creation. He is sent to save us from sin. It is through Jesus that we experience the immense love of God!  I pray that as you read this you feel joyful anticipation for Christmas Eve.  How could we feel anything else? Well, many of us have been distracted this year, as always, by the commercialism of this most Holy moment in time. Also, many of us are sadly distracted by physical pain and/or emotional distress.  Some of us are overwhelmed by circumstances beyond our control and are having a difficult time feeling joy, and subsequently become even more …

Click to open: Ministry Group December 10, 2018 Facing Our Immortality Conference Information.  I hope you can join us. In Anticipation of Christmas 6:30 pm  Mountain Monday December 10th Lourdes school Or Join at https://www.uberconference.com/facingourimmortality If you don’t want to join online, you can call and then upload the documents from the website. Call/ No PIN 720-735-7025 and materials will be on our website at https://facingourimmortality.org/

Welcome everyone, If you are not able to join us at Our Lady of Lourdes Classical School, you can participate in our support group online. Uber Conference Facing Our Immortality Login  and type in your name and email. You will be able to talk online and view the discussion documents. If you do not have access to your computer, you can call into Uber Conference at 720-735-7025. Please be sure to follow along the format.  We look forward to talking with you soon.

With great sorrow we report that Karen Pope has passed away,  She went to her eternal home on October 29, 2018, leaving her family behind in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  Please visit her obituary by linking here. We will be honoring her at our next group meeting, November 12, 2018, starting at 6:30 pm.  Please see insert below.  God rest the soul of our beloved and dear friend Karen Pope.  We will greatly miss her, she was a true reflection of the loving light of our dear Father, Lord Jesus Christ.  May God Grant Karen Eternal Rest. Amen.   Support GroupNovember 12, 2018Lourdes Classical School6th Grade Classroom2298 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80210 Link to uber conference: Facing Our Immortality

Hello all, I had the pleasure of meeting with Jim Langley, Psy. D., of St. Raphael Counseling/Catholic Charities this past week.  I thought is was very important to establish a relationship with St. Raphael Counseling because, as you are probably very aware, oftentimes with cancer comes emotional/psychological distress.  This can be with patients or with caregivers/spouses/siblings and anyone who is otherwise affected by the arise of cancer. Our ministry is directed towards the spiritual health of those affected by cancer but there is much crossover within the conversation. If you read my blog or had a chance to talk with me about my experiences since 2009 you would understand that I am a firm and ardent believer in the healing power of Christ and the love and grace He and our Blessed Mother, the angels and saints, and the Holy Spirit give us.  You would also learn I am also an ardent supporter of psychological counseling, especially when it comes to cancer. Cancer is a family illness, for all of us, and my experience was …

We are starting our monthly Facing Our Immortality Cancer Ministry Support Groups on August 13, 2018. They will occur each month, on the second Monday of the month, for now.  We have been doing quite a bit of planning to ensure that this is a safe and loving environment for people who have been affected by cancer.  We are open to patients, survivors, caregivers, spouses and surviving spouses.  Sr. Anne Marie has created a lovely workbook that walks us through prayer and spiritual exercise that brings us closer to God.  It is in facing our immortality that we release ourselves of our fears. Location: Our Lady Of Lourdes Classic School 6th grade classroom,                                2256 S. Logan St. –Denver, CO  80210 Time: 6:30 pm for 60-90 minutes.  Please call Denise to RSVP at 206-779-0691 Here is the link to the support group Facebook page Please join our Men’s Cancer Retreat October 5-7, 2018 at Mother Cabrini Shrine. “Come away by yourselves …

Article by Aleteia writer Grace Stark: What happened when 9 women joined together to look immortality in the face “A Catholic retreat in Colorado is helping women healing from cancer a chance to reflect on the deeper realities of life and death.” We were privileged to receive the attention of Grace Stark, writer with Aleteia Magazine, an inspiring Catholic journal that covers news, culture, spirituality and the Catholic lifestyle.  Grace had contacted us prior to the retreat but we did not want to alter the experience for the retreatants in any way by telling them that someone may want to interview them about the retreat.  It was our first major retreat in Colorado and it was important that the experiences be pure. After the retreat Grace provided us with a survey, which was sent to the retreatants.  Grace took time to interview Sr. Anne Marie Walsh and I about the retreat and from the surveys and interviews, Grace has put together an inspiring story about what we all encountered in Christ at Mother Cabrini Shrine. …

Sister Maria Lucina (Melinda Shellenbarger) – January 17, 1957 – June 23, 2018 Eulogy Sr. Lucina by Sr. Anne Marie Walsh, SOLT On behalf of Sr Marie Hesed, Sr. Mary Bethany and myself, and all the Sisters of Our Lady, I would first of all like to thank the Most Holy Trinity and Our Lady for the privilege of accompanying Sr. Maria Lucina in these last months of her life. None of us, including Sr Lucina, knew that when she came to us in September. But coming here to Iowa was a part of God’s plan for her at the end of her life. I want also to thank the wonderful priests here who attended Sister especially in her last days. Fr. Kevin, Fr. Broderson, Fr. Schneider. (came immediately…Fr. Broderson…)     Dr. Tina… Every person’s life tells a story and Sister’s life was no exception. Sister’s life was part drama, part mystery, part unfolding plan or dream of God in her life…but all gift of God’s love.  She knew that her life was part of the …