They Took Direct Flights to Heaven
Our blogger recalls how his mother and a beloved parishioner both died quickly and peacefully.
Coping with loss takes courage, reflection, and a lot of loving support. When you find yourself dealing with grief, remember to be gentle with yourself. The journey of coping with grief is complex, but it can ultimately lead to deep self-discovery, acceptance and peace.
Our blogger recalls how his mother and a beloved parishioner both died quickly and peacefully.
In their darkest hours, divine mystery brightened their path forward.
Her anxiety about multiple situations threatened to overwhelm her. Then she prayed and asked God for a sign.
She felt very alone after her husband passed away. Then she realized that support was always available.
A heaven-sent dream comforted her on the first Christmas without her dad.
A year after my father died, I feel myself shifting into a new relationship with grief.
A pastor reflects on civil rights, loss and the Biblical case for coping with it all.
Three stories of grieving people who all found solace from butterflies that flew into their lives at just the right time.
After losing her son, she found comfort and hope by watching these beautiful birds.
In this story from May 1999, a grieving father seeks to break the cycle of hate.
If words elude you when a loved one suffers a terrible loss, try these simple statements of support and sympathy.
Facing the new year with authentic positivity