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February Week 3:

Rights of the Worker

This week I explore the Catholic Social Teaching: Rights of the Worker. This simple idea has many complex issues that are sometimes difficult for us to understand. I included a supplementary video from Catholic Relief Services. This wonderful organization supports workers rights and advocates for healthcare and childcare resources.

Rights of the Worker

Upcoming events and dates:

HSYM Lessons:

February 21st, & 28th

Can Returns: We are almost finished with the can drive. Thank you for all the support! Please make any final drop offs this week!

Y2Y: Meetings March 1 & 15

Outreach: Meetings Feb. 22, March 8 & 22

Easter Flower sales! March 6-14th! Flier and pricing guide coming next week!

February Week 3:

Each week you will receive a thought provoking question that has to do with the themes for the month. This month, the themes are Visiting the Sick, and the Catholic Social Teaching, Rights of the Worker.

Use your journal to privately respond to the question. You may also find it beneficial to have your journal handy for the Sunday Night lessons.

Here is your journal question for this week:

- What is a basic right you think every worker should have, but does not yet exist?

10,000 Reasons

I want to introduce you to some new Christian music every week through the rest of the year. This song is one that I listen to when I need some time for quiet reflection. The many voices singing as one reminds me that we are not alone, nor do we have to have anything on our own.

Mental Health

With the pandemic still going, the collective mental health of the world population is facing a difficult recovery. Suicide, mental anxiety, and stress are all rising.

We all approach our mental health differently. It is universally accepted, however, that we need some kind of outlet. My brother, a physician in New York, recently shared with me an app called Gris, which has helped him deal with the death, long hours, and stress he has experienced and witnessed in the past 10 months.

Fr. Mike Schmidt has started a new podcast called The Bible in a Year, which goes through the bible and discusses various themes and meanings. This is a wonderful way to alleviate the daily grind and worry.

Finally, if you are struggling mentally, I encourage you to reach out to a licensed health professional to talk, seek advice, or any other help you might need. It is difficult for us to be united as a church if we do not feel whole inside. Partners in Change has set up a series of local doctors to speak once a month via Google Meet.

Bible in a Year Podcast

My Strength

Partners in Change Speakers and Events

God bless. Stay safe. Happy New Year!

Justin Rose

High School Youth Minister

Blessed Sacrament