Virgin and Child with a Rosary, Bartolomรฉ Esteban Murillo, c. 1670s
โThe Rosary is a long chain that links heaven and earth.โ
– St. Thรฉrรจse of Lisieux
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.
Introduction to The Secret of the Rosary
by St. Louis de Montfort
October Helps Me Grieve
Elizabeth Leon reflects on the ways this month reminds her it’s okay to let go and rest.
I Should be Over This by Now
Nichole Haugen offers tips for when we are washed by a fresh wave of grief.
Forgotten Fathers of Child Loss
Patrick O’Hearn discusses the hidden heartache that affects fathers who have lost children.
Finding Peace Through our Faith
The month of October is devoted to the Holy Rosary. This month’s hymn and prayer help us to turn to the powerful prayers of the Rosary in asking for Our Lady’s intercession.
O Queen of the Holy Rosary
This hymn offers a reflection on the prayers of the Rosary and the mysteries they hold.
Devotional Prayer to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
This prayer is a reflection on Our Lady’s virtue and a petition for her intercession.
Where Are You, God?
Andrea Bear shares a poem about the way the Rosary helped her through the loss of her parents.
How Do You Bear It?
Jocelyn Abyad ponders the heavy weight of miscarriage and those things that helped her carry it.
My Name is Patrick
Deacon Daniel Wagnitz shares a touching encounter he had with a miscarried sibling while walking the Camino de Santiago and praying for his family.
Dear Father, does grieving imply a lack of faith?
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