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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — In the nation’s capital — where stress, anxiety and mental health challenges sometimes impact the lives and work of those in government service, in legal and other professions, and individuals and families — St. Joseph Church on Capitol Hill hosted a “Come as You Are” Holy Week Prayer Service for Mental Health March 26.
The evening gathering attended by about 100 people included prayers, songs, Scripture readings and reflections with messages tying together mental health and faith.
In an opening prayer, he asked God to comfort and restore to health anyone suffering from mental health challenges like anxiety or depression.
Rebecca Rossello, a Baltimore-based soprano and choral teacher, directed a diverse choir of 12 young adult men and women. Songs included “All Things New” (E. Hagenberg), “Come to Me” (D. Forrest) and “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” (Horatius Bonar).
The second Scripture reading (Phil 4:6-7) included the passage, “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
The Gospel reading from Matthew 6:25-34 quoted Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount telling his followers to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, “and all these things shall be given you besides. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow.”
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The evening gathering attended by about 100 people included prayers, songs, Scripture readings and reflections with messages tying together mental health and faith.
Opening remarks and prayer service
“So many know people who have had a tremendous amount of stress, and it doesn’t really matter your age, (whether you are) old, young, (your) race (0r) gender. All of us feel the pressure of life, and we really need support,” said Father William Gurnee, St. Joseph’s pastor, in opening remarks.In an opening prayer, he asked God to comfort and restore to health anyone suffering from mental health challenges like anxiety or depression.
Rebecca Rossello, a Baltimore-based soprano and choral teacher, directed a diverse choir of 12 young adult men and women. Songs included “All Things New” (E. Hagenberg), “Come to Me” (D. Forrest) and “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” (Horatius Bonar).
The second Scripture reading (Phil 4:6-7) included the passage, “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
The Gospel reading from Matthew 6:25-34 quoted Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount telling his followers to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, “and all these things shall be given you besides. Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow.”
Understanding mental health in the context of faith
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How faith assists us with mental health challenges
In the nation's capital -- where stress, anxiety and mental health challenges sometimes impact the lives and work of those in government service, in legal and other professions, and individuals and families -- St. Joseph Church on Capitol Hill hosted a "Come as You Are" Holy Week Prayer Service...
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