SUFFERING MINDS. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PAIN AROUND US.

A lot of people around us suffer from the physiological pressures of this pandemic. Some were suffering before it all started, others have only now found themselves facing this struggle. The point is that there are SO MANY among us who suffer quietly and unknown by anyone. We MUST open our eyes to see them. St Silouan tells us that a loving, prayerful heart naturally feels the pain of the world and willingly crucifies itself in prayer for the world.
We must close the judgemental eyes of our minds and open the loving eyes of our hearts, so we may perceive the silent pain in our brothers and sisters. Once we see it, we must do what Christ teaches us to do: lift their cross on our shoulders and carry it for them. At least for an hour. At least for a day. It may not be much, but it will allow them a respite from the lonely hell of a mind in pain.
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The video 'SUFFERING MINDS. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PAIN AROUND US' was recorded by Fr Seraphim Aldea, at Mull Monastery (The Orthodox Monastery of All Celtic Saints), on the Isle of Mull.

[@jothompson1903]

Thank you Father Seraphim for your kindness and understanding of people. Our family is in distress. Thank you for the call to continue to be kind and loving. You are praying when you do the mundane duties of life. God bless you, dear one my son is in great trouble due to breakdown of marriage etc. etc. Pray, pray, pray for us all

[@maryellul6234]

Thanks Fr, for your good teachings. I am following you fro Malta, pray for me pls. Thanks, Bless me pls. Tks. Mary.

[@jg7923]

"The Psychological trials of dwellers in the last times will be equal to the physical trials of the martyrs. In order to face these trials, we must be living in a different word." - Fr. Seraphim Rose

[@jimsmith1549]

"You do not read the newspaper to know the pain of the world". So true Father Seraphim. Writing this in mid-2023 from the USA and my news exposure has reduced GREATLY for mental and spiritual reasons. 🙏💙

[@thanasistama3943]

While Fr. Seraphim is on an island in the Hebrides off Scotland, he is talking like he is in the midst us so troubled by pandemic and/or economic crisis and/or political upheaval throughout the world. We need to lift each other up in prayer. Hear each other's pain. Recognize that each other's viewpoint are valid even though we do not share the same truth. Christ is the answer.

[@andreahutchinson5783]

amen

[@constancedemmas423]

Needed this again tonight ( and thank you for it.. ) I really needed to remember it about 3 hours before I did but thanks to the forgiveness service and prayers I squeaked by with only minimal offense when a situation arose .. my dear friend lashed out at me unexpectedly found out .. she is simply in pain re Covid deaths and sufferings .. having a bad week .. Thanks be to God the situation did not escalate further . Need to hear this daily

[@DeepaUK]

Wow. So BEAUTIFUL this song.

[@philstevenson6067]

Father Seraphim. I watched your video & you seemed "defeated and despondent" yourself. Please be aware that you too need to take care of yourself. You are always sending us beautiful messages, so I send you mine in return. Stay healthy and do not become dejected. Much love and blessings.

[@suchisthismystery2814]

May all beings dwell in the heart. May all beings be free from suffering. May all beings be healed. May all beings know their wholeness. May all beings be happy and at peace.

[@rainastor4789]

Lovely loaves of bread.... Bless the hidden hands and care that forms the loaves, Abba.

[@azzadlovestrengthheritage1833]

That was a beautiful sentiment, Thank you.:)

[@francineblomberg744]

Father Seraphim, thank you for mentioning the situation many find themselves in caring for the elderly, and even those who are made abusive by the disease of dementia. I was feeling as if this is such a hidden experience. I'm facing this in my work as a nurse, with those who are so advanced in dementia that their families can no longer care for them. And I have compassion fatigue, resentment even. Thank you for this timely encouragement.

[@deborahbrayton276]

Naomi Fell, validation therapy work's for elderly people with dementia. It might be helpful for you, I pray, as it was for me, to understand the mystery. God bless you abundantly

[@TinaHyde]

May God bless and keep you, my sister in Christ, for your work as a nurse. I honestly never thought about these experiences with the elderly as abuse until Father mentioned it. I’ve never experienced this myself, so it’s not something that would have occurred to me. But I imagine that it must be extremely difficult to be in your position. Your job is to care for these people, and when they are verbally abusive, you must endure it. On top of that, even though you know it’s the illness causing this behavior, you may still feel a sense of betrayal if they’re someone you’ve gotten close with. And even if their illness doesn’t cause them to verbally abuse you, you may feel pain by having to watch their life dwindle away without any visits from family or friends. And the resentment you mentioned - that might even result in you abusing yourself for having those feelings. Absolutely exhausting. 😔 Please know you have my love and immense respect for doing an essential job that I could never handle doing in a million years. My prayers are with you. ☦️

[@thereserocks6253]

Thank you an eye opener for me.

[@charmingSaint]

Rest well ginger and honey hot tea. We love you

[@nething94]

Always remember that God is good, and that God is Love and that He is always with us. God is bigger than any problem. Solution is on its way. Let us all reyoice in Christ!

[@davidsteinbring1396]

Father. I lost my partner Jim last Monday January 25. I was with him when he took his last breath. Now my heart is broken and wish that he was here right now and don't know how to go on by myself. I ask for your Prayers for Jim.

[@laraanderson7736]

My heart breaks for you, dear one. Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.

[@amyfrezgy4198]

MayGod sends you his comfort. BIG HUG!

[@razorrob73]

I'm so sorry, David. Kyrie eleison.

[@paolamiranda9809]

May God give you strength as you mourn Jim Praying for you dear friend ❤️

[@etcwhatever]

Ask God you can make a full confession before your hours comes. I do This everyday. Careful. Think of heaven

[@webtraveler0774]

Im Catholic but very much enjoy your thoughtfull messages 🙂

[@remahunt4277]

Very thought provoking message Father. Thank you. May Jesus Christ heal you completely in your mortal body and keep you warm and comfortable and safe every moment of every day.

[@yennguyen-uj3ri]

I’m Catholic and love listening to fr seraphim.

[@aalvarez1404]

Thank you... calling my neighbor

[@krisztinakiralyhidi8132]

God Bless you to comfort the souls

[@davidpetru5076]

Father, all we want to say to you îs that we love you and we wish you strenght health and a good night

[@VHOS-db1td]

Τhanks fr.Seraphim for your homilie from your Soul-kitchen!👍☦️🇬🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇹🇩

[@anna14campbell]

I know you hear this often but... It was really really needed. Get well soon Father!

[@Natasha_KCR]

For everyone in the world who is suffering, I feel your pain.

[@deb1130]

Writing this in September 2024, a few years after the pandemic. I sense great psychological suffering in the western world, including my country, America.

[@isawthelight]

Beautiful Heart warming message God Bless brother and feel better in my prayers

[@1pgfwabf]

Fr. Seraphim, I sense that you are carrying the pain, the crosses, of many people. I join my prayers with yours - may we all - that in Christ we find strength to carry them in a spirit of love. Be well and rest in Him.

[@amylynne661]

Beautiful message ⚘Feel better and Thank you⚘

[@cristinadragaescu1459]

may God protect you with good health and give you peace and strength! Thank you Fr Serafim!

[@bgail7669]

Amen

[@raniafrancis3150]

God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@jeannedouglas9912]

Even everyone

[@jhenfresh]

In all my years of walking with Christ, It has been so great. Since 2020 straight to now, I am suffering mentally. I feel so weak in the faith. Keep me in prayers :(

[@bgail7669]

Be encouraged my sister in Christ, lift up your heart by singing praises to God - you are loved ~

[@s.d.berquist6866]

This has been a very disheartening experience for all of us in the world. Remember that you are not alone. You have a guardian angel. You have the whole company of heaven with the Mother of God at their head. And most of all, you have God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Especially when you feel weak; pray, read the bible, reach out and talk to someone who you can trust to give you love and acceptance. I pray you find healing and peace, dear sister.

[@julie-u2y]

In my prayers too🙏✨🌷

[@williamcurrie4482]

Father, a warm tot of whisky does the trick.... and being in Scotland there is plenty of that around. My Mother suffered from alzheimers for ten years and despite it I grew closer to her, as I cared for her..... Christ gave me the strength to cope and feel love in the darkness. Christ will always be found in the dark.

[@barbaracorley3125]

Praying for your healing and peace.

[@andrews3835]

Your bread in the background is as inspiring to me as are your compassionate words. Thank you also for the forum to comment.

[@pilgrimcarolee7294]

Thnk you Father

[@4kleisurelywalks]

Sorry to hear that you are not feeling your best Fr. Thanks for the wonderful video and hope you feel better soon. We all need to pray much more for those who are hurting. God bless.

[@GuydiscipleofJESUS]

BLESSINGS IN JESUS NAME

[@iboss5091]

Father please pray for my family we’re in a bad situation.

[@janiejohnson5552]

Prayers for our world Father.I have lost many in these last month's.I had a friend who was a priest .He took his own life.I wish I would have seen his suffering.I pray for him everyday.🙏God bless you Father

[@DeepaUK]

SO ACCURATE.

[@HermanCNA]

God bless you Father! Praying for you from Alaska! Thank you for your words! 🙏

[@emilyschrom8215]

Thank you dear Father Seraphim, a much needed reminder. Many prayers to you and all our brothers and sisters at Mull Monastery and around the world.

[@dianagusterson9572]

Thankyou, these past few weeks have been some of the worst in a long time. Emotionally I feel drained, mentally fatigued 😩. It helps to listen to you🙏

[@razorrob73]

Hi Diana - I pray and hope peace for you. Kyrie eleison.

[@davidj.maryl.bechtle3766]

Thank you Father, prayers and blessings...~|~... Mary in CO

[@danielspilman8311]

Love the vid! Always appreciate your wisdom and encouraging teachings. Suffering myself from seasonal depression if anyone believe it’s a thing. Appreciate any prayers from anyone.

[@jeannedouglas9912]

Kitty Duckakis legitimized seasonal effective disorder...lack of sunlight..vitamin D

[@wendyflanagan5738]

I think you alone can discover the sources of your suffering by asking the Holy Spirit to reveal that to you, individually, and then how to self heal. God gave all of us much more self healing capacity than we yet realise. I studied Reiki to do something positive to send out Christlight to suffering places and people. Also eat what your body needs and often if you tune in sit perseveringly in hope before Jesus, an idea of relevant food could come to mind. Literally love and nurture yourself with prayers, poetry, harp music or Christian instrumental spiritually supportive quiet sound healing. God is always present. Hoping this helps you feel better. Guard your heart and mind from lower world vibrations.

[@87genet]

Lord Jesus Christ son of God have mercy.

[@0927holly]

Thank you. I pray for everyone and for you. I know you pray for all of us. Thank you.

[@edaguilar1798]

I find that one of your videos has been most helpful in aiding my spiritual journey. God bless you

[@janniemay4966]

Ty. The words you speak and the view of the bread is so heart warming

[@johnhealy4647]

Thank you for helping us understand our struggles with mental and physical pain each of us carry. Praise God!

[@cynthiahaines3203]

Beautiful message beautiful song🙏

[@CaponeCabin]

Bless you in the name of God🙏🙏 You share such important teachings as Christ did.......

[@florinlungu4798]

Doamne ajuta părinte!....tot ce spunti sunt cuvinte însuflate de Duhul Sfant....cu toate ca nu înteleg engleza...Hristos a Înviat....🙏🙏

[@kimthetruthofit6965]

The enemy attacks in many ways ! 🙏

[@elenamurga3308]

Oh dear Father Seraphim, God bless you so, thank you very much for your kind certain words!!!😥😞🤗👏👏👏🙏🕯📿🌹💥💐❤🌸💫🌈🌟🙌🙌🙌

[@dragonrising11]

(**Hope you feel better soon!) - We all must seek the potent and profound silence of our hearts, to make the necessary “course correction” away from the fog that has ensnared so many at this time. Thanks for “keeping it real,” and relevant with your valuable messages. You are facilitating the change of consciousness that will hopefully cleanse the world of so many layers and iterations of falsehood, deception, and narcissism.

[@uofc57]

I’m a mother of small children, and whenever I read or hear about children who are abused or neglected, it makes me so sad I can barely breathe. I know I can pray for them, but I also know despite my prayers there will always be children suffering. How can I not let this raise doubts about God’s love and goodness?

[@brentgarner3143]

Love one another as I have loved you,treat others as you want to be treated, forgive so you will be forgiven, Glory to God ,that you Fr. Seraphim praying for you and all at Mull monistary

[@fstri757]

I ❤️ everything about this video. Thank you for inviting us into your kitchen to "chat". I was especially sad today, because I wasn't able to go to Liturgy for the feast. I had been looking forward to it for a good while, but my children had a 2 hour delay at school because of snow. I wasn't able to get them to school and go to Liturgy at the same time, and I was very sad. Hearing the hymn at the end of this video really helped ease the bitterness of missing church. ❤️

[@s.d.berquist6866]

I am so sorry you missed the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Presentation! May Jesus hold you in His arms and comfort you.

[@lauramariailea4235]

God bless you, dear Father, with health, peace and love. 🙏🙏🙏

[@shewitkahsay6214]

Father pray for us💘🙏. from Eritrea

[@davidhensley76]

I usually listen to your videos traveling to and from work, and rarely get to watch them. Thank you for the beautiful views of your church and surroundings.

[@DeepaUK]

Amen

[@alpoole2057]

Lovely.

[@bgail7669]

Lifting you up in prayer. I have my prayer bracelet, it is so beautiful and I use it everyday in my prayer time, it has helped my focus. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your world ~. Be encouraged good shepherd as you are feeding many of God’s sheep

[@IamValentina66]

Stay warm father. Be gentle with yourselves, it helps fight sickness.

[@mikebaker2436]

That which came to pass in thee we in no wise comprehend, not the Angels, nor we men, O thou Virgin Mother pure. Righteous Elder Simeon now embraceth in his arms both the Author of the Law and the Master of all things. Since the Fashioner had willed to save Adam, whom He formed, He came down, dwelt in thy womb, O thou Virgin chaste and pure. All the race of mortal men blesseth thee, O Maid most pure, glorifying thee with faith as the Mother of our God.

[@julie-u2y]

Father Seraphim hope and pray that you are much better since this prior video🙏you bring a message of hope and a true purpose in a persons life and all around the globe 🙏 Amen father🌠🌷🇭🇺🌟🇺🇸

[@destay6584]

Thank you father. May God bless you The hymns is so impressive I really loved it Where can I find more for this kind of peaceful hymn?

[@amybastock8370]

Thank you, Father. I have a marked tendency to feel sorry for myself and then I get depressed. Pulling myself out of myself, praying for others and practicing gratitude always helps but I forget that regularly. Thank you for the reminder.

[@robinski5031]

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, God have mercy on us an on the whole world. Thank you Father Seraphim. You are a great help to many of us.

[@andemariam1763]

Amen Amen Amen Thank you Father for all your sacrifice. GOD have reason for all happening Everywhere. And only we have to look back to church and prayer.

[@nensi1972]

...❤️Thank you dear father Seraphim,... I wish you good health ,and to be well...God bless you...

[@ChaerelC]

Thank you Father

[@evangeloschaldeakis9450]

we need people like you thanks GOD for all this knowledge God bless from Greece shalom amen

[@BariTone7-v5r]

Thank you for being so tender and human. So many people who claim to love Christ project such hatred and anger toward others. I am so grateful you let the love of Christ flow through you.

[@catherinecapita1691]

Just hearing your message helps me Father. All our times are changed and my choices are also.

[@rhondaavery7169]

Father Seraphim many thanks for the vidio .Lots of my family are in mental and emotionaly sick its so painful to hear and not being able to reach out and touch them visit them.My empathy is feeling them all as well as your suffering with all the world in a mess.Prayers are powerful to lift the soul out of the mud as well as reaching out with tecnology phone vidio calls .ring a door of elder who is alone. ask them if they need support shopping or a chat.. I pray tonight you feel well again soon.Bless you for being a caring Shephard to us all.Thankyou keep warm

[@clairetanguay1927]

Thank you for addressing the subject of emotional pain

[@lady7918]

Amen. And with that, let's not forget the Cross, keep emptying out the burdens and all pain and suffering of yours and others' at the foot of the the crucified Christ. We cannot bear but He can, and He gives just enough strength to each person to bear to their capacity. Otherwise, it's a depressing life and miserable world. Let's pick up ourselves and those around us with prayers and a cheerful heart knowing that God is the Almighty and He holds all things in wisdom. Be blessed dear father Seraphim.

[@remahunt4277]

Amen

[@razorrob73]

Thank you for writing, "Lady". Kyrie eleison.

[@liveyoungvlogs8008]

Amen ✝️💓🙏

[@maryannzakshevsky5181]

Bless you Father. For your empathy and compassion towards those who are suffering. Your expressions of kindness and wisdom are a blessing to so many. It touches our hearts and helps to heal. Please take good care of yourself. You are in our prayers dear Father.

[@sebleasfaw2368]

Thank u 🙏🏾 from Canada 🇨🇦 hope u feel better 🙏🏾

[@giorgitatarashvili3875]

You are such a kind person father god gives you everything, pray for me, pray for us

[@a.e.5075]

Thank you, Father!! Thank you!! God bless you for your strengthening message!! May our Most Holy Mother of God protect you always!!

[@iliesculiliana5846]

MAY DEAR LORD HEAL YOU, FATHER SERAPHIM

[@triciagarea9576]

Thank you, Jesus l Trust In you Amen.

[@BETH..._...]

#timely My goodness, I needed this. Blessed be God 🙏🏼

[@wendyflanagan5738]

I think when God's Holy Spirit presents us with a life lesson or option to live sacrificially for others and he brings it to you twice in one day, it is worthwhile considering how to uptake the Cross. This is my experience and although I am open to God's Powerful Spirit, I find suffering very distressing in myself and seeing suffering in others. Nonetheless I embrace whatever God sends by way of suffering and offer it up for souls. You are clearly on a good, holy chosen path and are devoting love and prayer, sacrifices and your whole energy to Christ to establish and maintain the Mull Monastery which shall benefit Scotland spiritually and future visitors. Your connection via these weekly talks is nurturing for us who look forward to looking in the clear spiritual mirror you hold up for us to assess our progress in, whatever our life situation. We could do with more strongly organised Celtic Christian Orthodox traditions and Monastery leadership for the youth in every country as when university is presented for young people and my grandsons are 13 and 15 now, being a monk or priest is not even mentioned as an option as far as I know. I take seriously all you say Father Seraphim and realise how far I fail even my own daily efforts to pray, fast and put God first as Matthew 6:33 advises us. You are human and holy as we all have God give potential to be. Thank you for the Godly guidance in a very isolated and holy time of God's mercy and grace.

[@mmaakkiinn]

🙏.feel better Fr.Seraphim

[@moniquepenne8034]

Words so essential for these troubled times ... We are all suffering. Listen, support and pray ... for all, for all those who suffer, for our authorities ... God bless you. You are a precious support to all of us and a guide in the fog of this time. You always show us the lamp that lights up the darkness and to be one, too ... as we can, with what we are.

[@alkibossa]

Father Seraphim, praying for your health and promise to share your deep love for us. Praying for all who are suffering, both the sick and those caring for them. You, Father, always open my mind and heart.......and I am so thankful. Jeannie

[@sisternovice]

I am going to listen and relisten to your words. This video is the epitome of who you have shown us you are. The most compassionate, loving, kind man of God. You live up to your name totally. Yes I think you internalize all our crosses so suffer with us. Please rest more and worry about us less. May our Lord send you relief soon so you feel better. Praying for you with gratitude.

[@blackmirror5559]

. God bless you, brother. Thank You 🙏🏽 .

[@liehhungc3261]

Nice kitchen and it's well organized this time😆 Thank you again for the reminder to reach out and be kind to one another in the difficult time. A loving and prayerful heart always knows what people needs. May we are all embraced by the tender love of God so that we can love one another and bear with one another. Father, I will pray for you, hope you feel better soon and also continue to pray for the ones, who are struggling right now. May God bless and be with us all.

[@cata2215]

Thank you as always Father for helping to redirect us. My husband and I were deeply convicted after hearing your message. I’ve been saying the spirits of confusion and chaos that are so prevalent around the current world are not from God but from the evil one. They all have their roots in fear and God has not given us a spirit of fear. We must pray, pray, pray and show compassion and love even when faced with hate. Lord help us all!

[@ethnocentricfun991]

Yes Lord, Amen

[@geraldinepaviakirkham9712]

Thank you dear Fr.Seraphim such a beautiful message,you may not be in your best but your spirit preaches nonetheless! Please take care and feel better soon xx

[@susannemyall7699]

Dear Fr Seraphim, get well soon and bless you for all you say and do. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@camillaraymond8917]

There are so many things I would like to comment on regarding these videos, but I don’t because they bring up so many deep ideas and emotions that I believe the Lord would want me to ponder and pray about and encorporate in my life. Thank you. God bless you, Fr. Seraphim, from Denver CO

[@user-rf9bg7oy7m]

Lord, help me to have the courage and strength to be a witness of Christ when I am called to serve in this valley of tears. Sleep well father.

[@raffaeletrenchi7049]

Ascolto sempre con attenzione le tue parole ispirate. Sono pane per la mia fame di Dio, sono acqua per la mia sete di sapienza. Grazie, e che Dio attraverso la Spirito Santo ti sia sempre vicino e che si prenda cura della tua salute. May God bless you and us all 🙏🏻 Un cattolico italiano

[@marshabrubaker185]

Wonderful, thought provoking message. I hope you feel better soon Fr Seraphim. May God bless you and the monastery.