Homilies about mental_health

Deacon Ed Shoner on Mental Illness, Suicide, and God's Unwavering Love

Deacon Ed Shoner

Deacon Ed Shoner shares his personal experience with mental illness and the suicide death of his daughter, Katie, to advocate for Catholic Mental Health Ministry. He emphasizes the Church's evolving understanding of suicide and the importance of compassionate accompaniment for those suffering from mental health challenges, drawing connections to scripture that highlight God's unwavering love and Christ's solidarity with human suffering.