MP 022 : Dealing with Loss

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“Why did God make you? God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him for ever in heaven.” – Baltimore Catechism Dealing with the loss of life is difficult for adults and for children. Our generation is more poorly equipped than the ones that came before us to deal with this issue, because we are repeatedly told that we are in total control of our own lives. This is simply not true. As Catholics, we have the great gift of our faith to form our hearts and inform our minds, so we can embrace the suffering that death brings. In this podcast, we share our own stories of loss and give some ideas for talking with your children about this issue. This podcast ends with a special song written by a mother who suffered the loss of her child, and God’s response to her. Show Notes: * Cornerstone of Hope grief support. A great resource for those suffering from loss * Story of our nephew Joshua Michael at my sister Regina Doman‘s site * 20 Things you can do for Those Who Are Grieving * Interested in Alicia’s CD or music? Visit Alicia Hernon.com