The Mission of Saint Thorlak
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Welcome to the 
Mission of 
Saint Thorlak

Welcome to the home page of
​The Mission of Saint Thorlak.

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​Thank you for connecting with the Mission of Saint Thorlak.  We offer spiritual reflection and ministry with emphasis on reaching and learning from people affected by autism, but our ministry is for all hearts who hunger to be known for who they are (... that is to say, all hearts).  
Our methods are inspired by the life of Thorlák Thórhallsson of Iceland, whose teachings and example led many in his day to experience rich, spiritual nourishment in remarkably simple ways. 

To understand more about what we do and how we do it, visit the Missionary Thoughts Archive or browse the tabs above.  

Our Mission Activities page is updated frequently,
​so be sure to check back often.

​We are not a business, we are an apostolate.  Our goal is to be accessible to anyone, anywhere, by means of this webpage and our social media links.

We seek the rare, precious light shining from the quietest among us.  We need people who understand the importance of human connection.  We need people who are willing to share that need with others.

We need you.  Will you share your light with us?


Thank you for visiting, and may God bless all that you do / megi Guð blessa allt sem þú gerir!
 
Aimee O’Connell, T.O.Carm. –  Founding Missionary ofThe Mission of Saint Thorlak
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NEW at Mission of Saint Thorlak:
The Annotated Catechism for Autistic Thinking

Each week, we are posting a new reflection on the Baltimore Catechism of the Catholic Church particularly considered through the lens of having autism. 

​ Tap here to see our latest post:
ANNOTATED CATECHISM FOR AUTISTIC THINKING

THORLAK IS HERE!
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Iceland’s history is preserved in the stories of its celebrated figures.  From Viking explorers to Saga-heroes, the voices which define the Icelandic people are well-known to every generation.   But one man in Iceland’s past had difficulty finding the words to form his voice, and struggled his entire lifetime to be known for who he really was: Thorlák Thórhallsson, declared the patron saint of the Icelandic people in 1198 and canonized officially by Pope John Paul II in 1984.  Despite these honors, few people know Thorlák’s story: a child prodigy treated as an adult by those around him, a sorrowful boy from a broken home, a scholar of the emerging theology of Divine Mercy, an innovator in pastoral leadership, and a man who saw in every person the fundamental need to love and be loved. Thorlák of Iceland is our opportunity at last to know and celebrate this quiet hero whose example embodies the spiritual heart of Iceland even to the present day.
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VOICE/TEXT MESSAGE LINE     +1 585.568.7147
IMPORTANT NOTES:
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1) This line RECEIVES MESSAGES ONLY.  We maintain strict confidentiality among those who contact us, and at this time, our system does not allow for adequate privacy for us to make voice calls.  We are able to reply by SMS text to mobile phones, or to respond to messages using email, but we are not able to respond by voice.

 
2) This line is for FEEDBACK AND QUESTIONS.  We will check messages weekly and respond as we are able, and as we feel is appropriate.  We may not necessarily respond to every message. If we do respond, it will be either by email or SMS text.
 
3) This line is NOT FOR EMERGENCIES OR CRISIS SITUATIONS.  We are not able to monitor this line with enough regularity to assist with immediate needs.


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​Pastors, Youth Ministers, Counselors, Teachers, Parents: 
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Connect with us on LinkedIn for insights into implementing
​our ministry in your local parish, group, school or any meeting format.
 
​Request Prayer Cards or Novena Booklets 
Free of charge, mailed anywhere worldwide;
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All original material is subject to copyright protection and owned by the Mission of Saint Thorlak.  All Rights Reserved. 
Please attribute authorship to "Mission of Saint Thorlak" when sharing or reprinting our material.
Original material, devotional graphics and original prayers authored by Aimee D. O'Connell, T.O.Carm., Rochester, New York, USA
Spiritual Director: Father Mark P. Nolette, Diocese of Portland, Maine, USA
UIOGD - OPNÞ
​Photo Credits, Wikimedia Commons: 
Lonely Boy © 2011 Ezagren
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The Goðafoss in Iceland on 30 Jul 1972. Picture taken and uploaded by Roger McLassus.
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  • Home
    • Website Walkthrough
  • Mission
    • Our Mission, Explained
    • Mission Statement
    • Mission Activities
    • Missionary Thoughts Archive
    • Daily Devotional Tweets
    • Downloadable Flyers
    • Downloads and Resources
    • Survey: Autism and Spirituality
  • St. Thorlak
    • The Life of St. Thorlak as a Novena
    • Who is St. Thorlak to you?
    • Patron of ASD?
    • The Way of Saint Thorlak
    • Child's Prayer to St. Thorlak
    • Prayer for Someone with ASD
    • Prayer During Autism Overload
    • Nine Days for Iceland
  • FAQ
  • Contact
    • Main Contact Information
    • About Aimee O'Connell
    • Volunteer As A Domestic Prayer Missionary
    • Request Prayer or Spiritual Direction
    • Donate
    • Testimonials >
      • Guest Thoughts