Our Benedictine Values
A Reflection by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB “Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they…
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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…
Caring for Your Mind, Body and Spirit as You Grow Older
Even as you stew over aging’s negative aspects, you can also come to realize some of the advantages it brings. As…
Coping with Death | Funeral Mass | Funeral Planning | Grief | Prayer | Spiritual | Spirituality | Uncategorized
Turning to God in Times of Grief
The Catholic funeral can be a rich source of God’s comfort Throughout the liturgy, you hear God’s caring, consoling promises to…
Humor – It Helps Us as We Age
Even though old age is a fact of life, the truth is, we haven’t learned to cope with the mounting years…
A Lenten Journey Through Grief
If there ever was a season designed to help us move through grief after a loved one’s death, that season would…
The Serenity Prayer
God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I…
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Bearing the Special Grief of Suicide
The suicide of someone you care about is a devastating tragedy. It happens in the best of families and to the…
What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
A friend or family member is grieving. A co-worker or neighbor has gone through the loss of a loved one. You…
Aging Parent | Children | Coping with Death | Grief | Parent | Spiritual
Losing Your Dad
Losing your dad is one of life’s most painful and traumatic events. It’s different for each person, yet there are…