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  • “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.…

  • For Valentine’s day: A Love Story Embraced by the Love of God

    By Larry Peterson It was the spring of 2014. Ed and Cathy Carmello had only been my neighbors for a short time, less than a year, I think, but we had become good friends. They had met when Ed was 60 and Cathy was 40. They fell in love and, never having been married, happily…

  • Does God send us “signs,” to let us know He has heard our prayers? You Decide.

    –Looking into her eyes, he said, “There is Victory over Death.” By Larry Peterson I recently attended a funeral Mass and during the few minutes before the Mass started, something extraordinary happened. I believe God sent a messenger to share with all those in attendance an affirmation of what we proclaim to believe; that there…