“O my Mother, it is to your heart that I come to lay down the anguish of my heart; it is there that I draw strength and courage.“
โ St. Bernadette Soubirous
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.
Our Confidence in Mary Should be Even Greater Because She is Our Mother
by St. Alphonsus de Liguori
My Mother, My Intercessor
Marie Brousseau reflects on grief, prayer, and a mother who still intercedes for her child after death.
Infertility and Mothering at the Well
Catherine Rider discusses the importance of finding identity in belonging to Christ.
The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Remembering My Unborn Children
Allison Brown shares what helped her to find peace after miscarriages.
I Thought I Had More Time: What Mary Shows Us About Loving and Letting Go
Nichole Haugen offers tools for managing the pain of regret.
Surrender
A poem by Monica Chuda about the death of her husband.
Explore previous reader questions below, and if you have a question for a priest about the Church’s teaching on grief or death, you can submit it by clicking here.
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