Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Today is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day). And it is also the beginning of a particularly fruitful time of year to gain a plenary indulgence for souls in purgatory.
“An indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. The indulgence is plenary each day from... READ MORE
For Those Who Gave All
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, May 31, 2010
Whatever your family’s plans for this Memorial Day, please remember to pause and say a prayer for those brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation.
In particular, let us pray for the over 5,400 service members who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Amen.
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.
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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