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Pope Leo has made his October prayer intentions focused on Mental Health ministry.
His announcement stated: “Today we bring before you our brothers and sisters who struggle with challenges to their mental health. [We pray] that the Church may become a safe space where everyone has a place – a community that accompanies and never excludes, that listens without judging and draws near without fear.”
Indeed, people need to be listened to because being listened to communicates feeling dignified and valued. Feeling dignified and valued are conditions of healing, hope, and change.
In Dr. Isacco’s latest article with the National Catholic Register, published on World Mental Health Day, he reflected on how Pope Leo has been a role model of listening during his papacy.
In fact, Dr. Isacco called listening his super power because of the profound therapeutic impact his listening has had on people in pain and with mental health struggles.
May we follow the Pope’s lead this October by praying for mental health in Church, the world, our communities, and families. And may we follow his lead by by listening with courage and non-judgment.
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