Tag: communion of saints

Tears in the Pews: The Grief We Carry Into Mass

September 10, 2026

If heaven truly joins earth at every Mass, if angels surround the altar, if the saints worship with us, and if Christ becomes truly present in the Holy Eucharist, then how could a grieving parent not be moved to tears? When our hearts ache for those we love most, the Mass becomes the closest place on earth to heaven. It is where longing and hope meet. Perhaps that is why so many of us find ourselves weeping in the pews. … More Tears in the Pews: The Grief We Carry Into Mass

Death Does Not Have the Final Word

September 10, 2026

Earthly death is not the end of the story. Jesus promised that he was preparing a place for us in his kingdom (John 14:1-3). It is essential for those of us who grieve to remember this promise so as not to fall into despair or despondency. I believe in this promise. This promise is our hope – the hope that keeps us forging forward despite all the pain and suffering we live through since we believe that a better life awaits us. … More Death Does Not Have the Final Word