“In the Sacred Heart every treasure of wisdom and knowledge is hidden. In that Divine Heart beats God’s infinite love for everyone, for each one of us individually.”
โ St. John Paul II
Welcome to Those Who Mourn, an online magazine for grieving Catholics.
Grieving takes time, and there are many different kinds of losses to grieve as we journey through this Vale of Tears.
We hope this resource allows you to slow down from the busyness of everyday life and carve out some time to process your pain. Soak in the goodness, truth, and beauty that our faith has to offer, and find therein a balm for your soul.
The Giver is More Precious Than All His Gifts: A Letter From St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Summer Feels Different When You’re Grieving
Nichole Haugen shares tools for embracing a quieter, more peaceful season if this summer doesn’t look like you thought it would.
The Dance of Surrender: Finding Christ in Eucharistic Prayer After Loss
Yvette Buller discusses what helped her to walk the path of grief with Jesus at her side after the death of her son.
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Your Tears Are Precious to God: Weeping and the Comfort of Community
Terry Modica shares the importance of bringing our emotions to the Lord.
Nurturing Without Children: Finding Fulfillment in Caretaking
Marie Brousseau reflects on different ways for those who do not have children to express their nurturing nature.
On Snags and the Spiritual Life
Catherine Rider offers insight into the parallels between dead trees and suffering.
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