Modlitwa (Prayer), Stanisลaw Dฤbicki, 1887
โI put myself in spirit before our crucified Lord, looking at Him full of sorrow, shedding His Blood and bearยญing great bodily hardships for me. As love is paid for in love, I must imitate Him, sharing in spirit all His sufferings. I must consider how much I owe Him and what He has done for me. Putting these sufferings between God and my soul, I must say, โWhat does it matยญter, my God, that I should endure for Your love these small hardยญships? For You, Lord, endured so many great hardships for me.โ Amid the hardship and trial itself, I stimulate my heart with this exercise. Thus, I encourage myself to endure for love of the Lord, who is before me, until I make what is bitter sweet.โ
– St. Alphonsus Rodriguez
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.
Reflections on the Sacred Heart from Saint John Eudes
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Loves us as His Father Loves Him: What we Should Do in Order to Love Him
When the Fathers are Gone, the Father Remains
Heather Lebano leans into the heart of God the Father after the deaths of both her husband and her father.
Before and After
Jocelyn Abyad shares how God brought light to her darkness after miscarriage, and used her to share that light with others.
The month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and also holds the feast of Corpus Christi. This month’s hymn and prayer help us to meditate on Christ’s great love for us and the generous gift He makes of Himself in the Eucharist.
Adoro te Devote
This beautiful hymn was taken from a prayer that St. Thomas Aquinas used in his personal devotions.
The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
This prayer is an appeal to Jesus’ heart – the source of love and mercy for us.
Offering my Grief to Jesus
Nichole Haugen explores what it means to “offer it up” when we are grieving.
Empty Womb, Empty Tomb
Allison Brown reflects on the conflicting emotions that can accompany the healing process after pregnancy loss.
To the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A poem by St. Thรฉrรจse of Lisieux
Ugly Grief
Elizabeth Leon describes the rage she experienced after the death of her newborn son.
He Was With Me Through it All
Nelly Sosa-Ramirez recognizes the Lord’s presence following the loss of her father.
What are Gregorian Masses, and how can we offer them for our loved ones who have died?
Fr. Anthony Rice, FSSP answers a reader question about these special Masses for the dead.
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