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Service of the Longest Night

Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, will host a Service of the Longest Night on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 6 p.m. Central Time in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel in St. Meinrad, IN. Many people find the holidays a challenging time. Instead of celebrating, they are struggling with

05Nov

Service of the Longest Night set for December 18

Abbey Caskets, a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, will host a Service of the Longest Night on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 6 p.m. Central Time in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel in St. Meinrad, IN. Many people find the holidays a challenging time. Instead of celebrating, they are struggling with

29May

Finding Ways to Celebrate Special Days After Loss

My mother died one warm September evening nearly 20 years ago, and I remember well the first holiday season that followed—the sense that someone was missing from the table, that something was wrong with all the rejoicing, that everything had changed forever—and not in a good way. With time, I came to adjust to the

20Dec

Grieving at Christmas: A Family Guide

Therapists and hotlines report an increase in calls during the Christmas holidays. It is no surprise, given the heightened expectations we all have, the constant images of families together and rejoicing, our own memories of joyful Christmases past. But this year is different, because you have lost a loved one.

08Jan

A Reflection on Our Service of the Longest Night

For some, Christmas can be a reminder of all the loss that they’ve had to endure through the year. Or even a loss that occurred years ago that still causes great heartache. On December 21st a small group of people gathered in the Guest House Chapel to observe the Service of the Longest Night, hosted by Abbey

14Dec

Finding Comfort for Your Grief in Christmas Traditions

As the holiday classic by Meredith Wilson merrily observes, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” Houses twinkle with thousands of lights and through windows you can see the glow of Christmas trees. Cheery holiday tunes are playing nearly everywhere you go. Shops are filled with holiday shoppers and

15Dec

Ways to Cope with Holiday Grief

The Holiday season can be an emotional and stressful time, especially after the loss of a loved one. Here are six ways to make your season a little easier. Spend time with people who restore your spirits. Your family and friends understand that you are hurting this holiday season. Surround yourself with people who

01Dec

The Holidays After Losing a Loved One

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are usually a joyful season, a time for traditional family gatherings that become a source of countless treasured memories for years to come. Ironically, that’s also what can make the holidays so difficult after the loss of loved one. When lingering grief meets the feelings

Holidays

Service of the Longest Night

Service of the Longest Night set for December 18

Finding Ways to Celebrate Special Days After Loss

Grieving at Christmas: A Family Guide

A Reflection on Our Service of the Longest Night

Finding Comfort for Your Grief in Christmas Traditions

Ways to Cope with Holiday Grief

The Holidays After Losing a Loved One

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