Dear Friends
The Beatitudes for Caregivers
August-September 2023
Dear Friends,
You're probably familiar with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount ("Blessed
are the ...), but you may not have noticed how easily his comforting
words and promises can be adapted and applied to family caregivers
here and now.
To you and what you face, what you do.
So, putting a bit of a spin on Matthew 5:3-12:
Blessed are those who mourn because their loved one, though still
alive, is slipping away because of dementia, for they will be
comforted.
Blessed are the meek who force themselves to speak up and speak out
to make sure their loved one receives the help he or she needs, for
they will inherit the land.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for answers to why this is
happening to their loved one and how much longer it will go on, for
they will be satisfied.
As always, you and your loved ones remain in my prayers.
-- Bill
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This week we're so pleased to welcome Katherine H. of Ohio as our newest member of the Friends of St. John the Caregivers.
Please keep her and her intentions in your prayers. She has promised to pray for you and hers.
Again this week we cordially invite you to join the Friends of St. John the Caregiver! (FSJC's programs include YourAgingParent.com and CatholicCaregivers.com.) You can find out more about becoming a member here.
No meetings, no dues. All we ask is that you pray for caregivers and those receiving care. Our members include caregivers, care-receivers, and those who support both (including quite a few former caregivers).
You can:
sign up online here
or call us toll-free at 1-800-392-JOHN (5646)
or print
and mail an application form.
Welcome to YourAgingParent.com
This site is designed for family caregivers..
It's for those who are helping a:
- spouse
- aging parent
- child with special needs
- sibling with special needs
- family member or
- friend.
Here you'll find spirituality, information and resources for
Catholic caregivers.
All our material and resources
are free.
Visit our sister sites:
--Friends
of St. John
the Caregiver
"The Basics
of Catholic Caregiving"
"A Caregiver's Prayer"
The
Friends of St. John the Caregiver was chosen to be part of the
USCCB's
2007-2008
Respect Life Program.
