Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A.
There are few things that bring a person down to a low point as much as the loss of a job, whether it’s through being “fired,” “furloughed,” or “laid off.” And there are plenty of folks—millions, in fact—under each of these monikers, especially with the lingering impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Maybe you are one of them. Losing one’s job can be devastating. It attacks everything: one’s physical, emotional and spiritual health, including self-confidence and self-esteem. New life and opportunity come not from denying the pain or grief or emotional strain, but from naming it, embracing faith and taking charge. At the National Shrine of Saint Rita we are offering two avenues of help.
First, if you are in need of one to one help, Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A. who is an experienced therapist and certified Pastoral Counselor, offers individual counseling. Secondly, the Shrine is prepared to offer a 10-session, weekly Support & Empowerment Group for those who’ve experienced job loss recently. This group will be limited to 10 people. The goal of the group is to gather for support and professional input, and to develop positive resources and skills for moving forward through a time of unique loss and adversity. Fr. Jim will also facilitate this group in a conference area of the Shrine. If you are interested in speaking to Fr. Jim about either or both opportunities for help, please reach out to him at (215) 546-8333, ext. 1400.
Fr. Jim Paradis, O.S.A. is a certified Pastoral Counselor and serves as the Director of the Cascia Center Ministries at the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia.
