Category Archives: chronic pain

Physical Limitations, Employment, and the Economy

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Bishop Craig

I am the 99%. I have the great privilege of serving as a bi-vocational priest and bishop. My formal education has, for the most part, been directed at preparing me to serve in a more traditional religious setting that provided … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain and the Spiritual Life, Part 3

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bishop Craig

I have officially been a chronic pain patient since my late thirties, when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a diagnosis that has struggled to gain acceptance in the medical community, not unlike other related conditions such as chronic … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain and the Spiritual Life, Part 2

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Bishop Craig

Continued from yesterday’s post… After my Mall of America change in condition, I spent the next year and one half searching for answers. I went to my primary care physician. Actually she was the doctor who had replaced my very competent … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain and the Spiritual Life, Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Bishop Craig

I have pondered writing about chronic pain for more than a year. My biggest hesitation was that I didn’t want to appear to be indulging in self pity or looking for sympathy, because I’m not. I suppose that honesty compels me … Continue reading →