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Category Archives: Outreach
Who Is My Neighbor? Pastoral Letter by Bishop Murry
“But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’” Luke 10:29 “‘There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments [..]
When Grief Does Not Go Away
It’s normal to feel sad, numb, or angry following a loss. But as time passes, these emotions should become less intense as you accept the loss and start [..]
Coping With Grief: Take Care of Yourself
When you’re grieving, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself. The stress of a major loss can quickly deplete your energy and emotional reserves. Looking [..]
Coping With Grief
The single most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of other people. Even if you aren’t comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, [..]
Are There Stages of Grief?
In 1969, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced what became known as the “five stages of grief.” These stages of grief were based on her studies of the feelings of [..]
Coping With Grief and Loss
Losing someone or something you love is very painful. After a significant loss, you may experience all kinds of difficult and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger, and [..]
A PRAYER for PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS AFTER THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE
Such a loss! Such a keen and tearing pain. Even when I am in a crowded room, there is a loneliness I never knew existed. Comforting God, I [..]
World Day of Prayer
Pope Benedict’s World Day of Peace Message for January 1, 2012, is devoted to “Educating Young People in Justice and Peace.” The message laments that “some currents of [..]
Holidays and Grief
A SEASON OF HOPE Who is your ray of hope this season? The grief and changes in your life have brought darkness and turmoil. Like a ride on [..]
Coping With Grief During the Holidays
A question commonly asked by bereaved people at this time of year is, “How can I get through the holidays?” There is really no single answer of what [..]