Tag: Grief

I experienced a conversion so profound that it changed everything in my life. By grace and no merit of my own, the Holy Spirit came into my soul and inspired me to know that God had not taken anything from me. He had given me the opportunity to hope that my child was in heaven and a saint. I was not robbed by God, but rewarded by Him.

Bridget Sakr’s world turned upside down when her daughter was tragically and senselessly killed by a drunk and drugged driver. Surrounded by family and friends, Bridget was well accompanied through her grief but realised that this wasn’t the same for everyone, so she established Heartfelt as a community for those who are grieving. “We grieve alone, but we heal together,” she says.

“My grandmother is a devout Catholic. There is no way she would have asked for this.” A heartbreaking call from the granddaughter of a woman who had “chosen” euthanasia is one I will never forget, writes Monica Doumit.

A few years ago, the “funeral selfie” became a thing. Millennials – mainly – started to post photos of themselves at funerals to Instagram...

Veronique's mother is leading weekly online gatherings to help others bring their grief to prayer.

Everyone who knows me knows I have a big mouth. I love to talk, I love to give advice, I love to leap in...