bereavement

  • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).

    By Larry Peterson Some words from a Catholic man about grief and bereavement  We say many “comforting” things to people in “mourning.” Still, I have discovered that for those who are in a “mournful” state, comforting them sometimes is not possible. Many have what is akin to a deep, open wound that is extremely painful.…