The role of the wake is in the context of Christian burial is very important, yet, as the funeral industry has become more commercialized and personalized — and less sacral and ritualized — wakes are beginning to disappear.
The commoditization of the funeral industry is hurting the Catholic Church
Father Ron Rolheiser: Helplessness as Fruitful
Sometimes passivity is more fruitful and generative than if we were doing something. We see an example of this in Jesus. He gave both his life and his death for us – but in separate moments.
Faith-based Beginning Experience: Weekends create space for divorced and widowed persons to heal
Beginning Experience weekends create time and space for divorced, widowed and legally separated persons to delve deeply into the emotional aftermath of the loss of a spousal relationship, so they can grieve.
Couple’s ministry helps bring spiritual healing to adult children of divorce, separation
Life-Giving Wounds retreats offer online or in person opportunities for adults ages 18 and older to explore wounds and steps towards healing from their parents’ separation or divorce.
Beginning Experience weekend set for Oct. 14-16
Beginning Experience of Central MN hosts a weekend program for divorced, widowed or separated adults Oct. 14-16 at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria.
Beginning Experience weekend set for Oct. 14-16
Beginning Experience of Central MN hosts a weekend program for divorced, widowed or separated adults Oct. 14-16 at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria.
For Baltimore sculptor, medium of clay becomes an instrument of healing
Even as a professional grief counselor at Gilchrist Hospice whose job is to help others grapple with loss, the 43-year-old husband and father was reeling from news of the murder of the daughter of one of his colleagues.
Laura Kelly Fanucci: Talking about God and grief with children
February is a tough month for our family, bringing the anniversaries of our twins’ deaths. Each year I find myself answering hard questions from our sons about their sisters. Why did they die? Where are they now? Will I get to see them again?