Tag Archives: Comfort

Heaven Awaits

May 25, 2018 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Death and Dying, Young in the Spirit · Leave a comment

Eternity with the Lord. That is one of our basic Christian beliefs. In the Apostles’ Creed, we state that we will enjoy “life everlasting.” And we spend this everlasting life with God in a place we refer to as heaven. Jesus said that the gift of everlasting life in heaven with the Lord is promised […]

Lean on Loved Ones

June 8, 2017 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Death and Dying, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary · Leave a comment

One of the most challenging aspects of grief is its unpredictability. We often are caught off-guard by its appearance and return. We think we are on the road to recovery. We think we are healing, or maybe even fully healed. And then it strikes again. A song, scent, or something visual can be a trigger […]

Bring Them Home

February 27, 2017 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Family, Grieving with Mary, spirituality · Leave a comment

The loss of a child leaves a hole in a loving parent’s heart. Whether we lose them through employment or military relocation, disagreements, substance abuse, or death, nothing can replace their absence. The pain may change over time, but it remains in some form until we reunite. Not a day goes by that memories of […]

Comfort Me, O Lord

February 3, 2017 · by · in Book, Catholic, Christian, Faith, Fatima at 100.Fatima Today, Health · Leave a comment

On May 13, 1917, Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. She told the children that they would suffer because they offered to serve God. However, Mary said that the grace of God would be their comfort. God’s promise to comfort us is found throughout Scripture (Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 66 12-13, Zechariah 1:17, […]