She knows what it’s like to ache for someone you love. She’s held a suffering child in her arms. She’s waited in uncertainty. She’s stood by while people she loved were misunderstood, mistreated, crucified—literally. She has stood in the space between hope and heartbreak—and not run from it. … More Our Lady of Sorrows: A Ministry of Presence
The vigil is one place no one wants be. There is a deep primal part of you that wants to get up, leave, and close the door tight behind you and just walk as fast and as far in the opposite direction as possible. Stronger still, is the need to stay and be present. No doubt, this is how Mary felt at the foot of the cross. … More Keeping Vigil
My faith has been a beacon of hope through this period of grief, guiding me towards acceptance and understanding. It’s through my faith that I’ve found the strength to forgive, to let go of my pain, and to focus on the present moment and the people around me. … More Finding Peace Amid Grief