Contact: Fr. Jeffrey Monroe 207-625-7989-Vicar
The Deep Recovery Program, a special program for veterans, police, fire, EMS and hospital workers who are dealing with PTSD and high stress issues will be coming to Charleston. The 12-week program will be hosted at St. Timothy's Anglican Catholic Church, 1900 Old Parsonage Road, West Ashley, Charleston. The program runs for 12 weeks beginning January 9th. The Rev. Daniel Farley, MSED will run the program. The program is free, and the training material will be provided (paid for by an anonymous sponsor).
This course is grounded in an understanding of the human person as an integrated whole, created in the image of God. The goal is to help participants understand their God-intended design, get to the root of their unwanted and harmful thoughts, actions, and feelings, and learn how to interpret their experiences and manage their thoughts. Once they learn these skills, they will learn how to restructure their life in positive ways. It is directed at anyone who is suffering from PTSD including veterans, police, fire, EMT's, doctors, nurses and others in similar professions including those in the regular course of life who have suffered from a traumatic incident. The program has been offered successfully all in various areas nationally.
Interested persons should register at www.deeprecoverycourse.com/registration by January 6th. The number of participants is limited. There is no cost for the program or materials.
Trinity 11 Sermon: The Pharisee, the Publican, and True Prayer
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, Jesus exposes the danger of measuring ourselves against others. This sermon explores how self-justification traps the soul, while humility and repentance open the door to God’s mercy and peace.
When Jesus Wept: Preparing the Heart for Christ
Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people failed to recognize God’s visitation and the peace He offered. In Luke 19:41–47, Christ’s tears and His cleansing of the Temple reveal the depth of divine love that seeks not to condemn, but to restore. Fr. Dan challenges believers to examine their hearts, remove spiritual clutter, and welcome Christ fully, allowing Him to transform them into living houses of prayer.
Two Lost Sons, One Loving Father: Grace for the Prodigal and the Faithful
In his Trinity 9 sermon on Luke 15:11–32, Fr. Dan explores the familiar Parable of the Prodigal Son from a fresh perspective. Rather than focusing solely on the younger brother who wandered away, he highlights the lostness of both sons—the rebellious son in the distant country and the resentful son standing outside the celebration. At the heart of the story is a father whose grace reaches both. This sermon reminds us that whether we have strayed far from God or have become spiritually distant while remaining close to religious life, the Father’s invitation to forgiveness, belonging, and joy remains open to all.