Please Pray for Jonah's Mom
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, October 24, 2011
In today’s Coffee Talk discussion, a mom named Ashley shared a link to her heartbreaking story of the unexpected death of her infant son Jonah last week.
I know the faithful community of moms here will not fail to hold this family—and especially his mom Ashley—in prayer during this time of mourning. Jonah is in good hands, but his grieving family needs our love and support.
“I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord.”
—Psalm 121
Eternal Rest
Posted by Robyn Lee in Faith on Thursday, September 01, 2011
Recently my family received some very shocking news. My younger cousin died suddenly at the age of 22. I can’t tell you the amount of sadness that we all felt at such a young death.
It is tragedies like this, that make one question whether our God is good.
Why God? Why so young? Is there anything I could have done? Why didn’t you take my life instead? Are you in control?
But it is tragedies like... READ MORE
New Shrine Memorializes Lost Babies
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, May 02, 2011
You guys!
My weekend visit to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy this weekend was amazing and exhausting and amazing and did I mention exhausting?
I brought along five of my kids, and the gang of us had a most memorable trip. I shared some photos on my Facebook page, but that album did not include any photos of the new (still under construction) Shrine of the Holy Innocents that is on site in Stockbridge,... READ MORE
Catholic Time Management
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, January 16, 2010
This week’s guest on Catholic Moments (click here to listen or click on the player above), Marshall Cook, is a former professor, noted speaker and time and stress management expert. Marshall joins us to discuss this latest book Time Management: A Catholic Approach.
What in the world is SPIRITUAL MOTHERHOOD? Deacon Tom introduces the topic on this Deacon Moment, and he invites women of all ages and... READ MORE
Skirts and Sorrows
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, January 14, 2010
On this week’s Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the post above), Danielle, Sarah Reinhard and I take on the recent discussion prompted by Hallie’s recent “Skirting the Issue” post. We share our thoughts on the philosophies and practicalities of exclusive skirt wearing.
This week’s Faith & Family Feature Product is the newly redesigned website of the National Catholic Register,... READ MORE
Remembering Ryan
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Saturday, August 15, 2009
I was devastated yesterday to learn that the family of mom blogger and occasional Faith & Family writer Mary Ellen Barrett has suffered a terrible loss.
Yesterday, they lost their 13-year-old son Ryan in a tragic drowning accident. Ryan was autistic and Mary Ellen has written eloquently about the blessing he was in her life. Please keep Ryan and the Barrett family in your prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And may he rest in peace.
Words to Guide Us Through Tragedy and Loss
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Saturday, May 09, 2009
Even if you are not currently suffering a great catastrophe, Fr. Benedict Groeschel’s new book, Tears of God: Persevering in the Face of Great Sorrow or Catastrophe, is a worthwhile read for everyone.
Fr. Groeschel writes from the heart ... and experience. The inspiration for this particular book was Fr. Groeschel’s own catastrophic experience of suffering life-threatening injuries when he was hit... READ MORE
How Can We Help Children Grieve?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, March 13, 2009
Amy Welborn, who lost her husband Michael Dubruiel to a heart attack last month, has a heart-wrenching post at Via Media today about how her sons have been handling the loss of their father.
When Amy sent me the link this afternoon, she specifically requested that I post it here and ask for input from Faith & Family readers. She is unsure how best to handle her children’s grief and would be grateful for any suggestions you can offer or experiences you can share. Like me, she has confidence in the goodness and wisdom of the people who read here.
Please go read her post and, if you can, leave some comments on this difficult and yet very important topic.
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