By Christine O'Keeffe Lafser
The death of a child leaves parents, siblings, family, and friends devastated at a life lost too soon. Author Christine O’Keeffe Lafser addresses the intense emotions faced by those who have lost a child and invites the reader to take a journey of faith and build a new life.
In a series of touching profiles written by parents and siblings, the lives of infants, children, teenagers, and adult children are remembered and celebrated. From miscarriage and murder, to illness and accidents, families share feelings and memories of children they’ve loved and lost.
Accompanying meditations address the stages of grief and recount the real experiences of those living through them. Scripture verses provide spiritual comfort, and an appendix lists grief-support resources. Most importantly, Lafser offers families hope that life can and will go on. Paperback, 418 pages; Spring 2002 Quantity
Edited by Jeff Cavins and Matthew Pinto, Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer is the perfect book for friends or family members who are going through difficult challenges or who have suffered a great loss.
Because this book can provide so much confort to thos who suffer, we are providing this title at more than a 35% discount. Quantity
Death creates a void, but no loss can compare with the death of a spouse. When his wife dies, a grieving husband faces the challenge of rebuilding his life - alone. Friends, neighbors, relatives - even his own children - can offer support and encouragement, but can never replace the bond that existed between husband and wife. This collection of thirty-one brief reflections, remembrances and meditations each considers a different facet of the grieving process. 112 pages, paperback. Quantity
Any woman who has lost a beloved husband knows that the feeling of loss never fully passes away. Here is a collection of poignant reflections for a wife mourning the loss of her husband. Concerns for widows like *Why,* *Identity Crisis,* *The Children,* *Superwidow,* *If Only,* and *Getting Through* are addressed in over forty reflections on different facets of the grieving process. Each offers insights that will touch a woman's heart, heal her soul and point out new and hopeful directions. 128 pages, paperback. Quantity
Adult children often need to do much more than make the funeral arrangements when a parent dies. The death of a parent can be a major life-changing event for the adult child.
The Death of a Parent is filled with stories of people who have lost a parent and how they dealt with the reality of that event. Eighteen stories divided into eight sections touch on a wide range of emotions and situations related to grief, loss and moving on with one's life in a healthy manner. A spiritual reflection concludes each of the sections. 128 pages, paperback.
Surveys indicate that as many as 50 percent of the population have felt the presence of a loved one who has died. Catholics, especially, have a strong belief in the communion of saints, and this collection of gentle stories will be a comforting reminder that at death, life is not ended but merely changed.
Why must humanity suffer? In this elegant and thoughtful work, C. S. Lewis questions the pain and suffering that occur everyday and how this contrasts with the notion of a God that is both omnipotent and good. An answer to this critical theological problem is found within these pages.
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Lighten your burdens and learn to bear your troubles well
These pages will help you gain happiness and peace by showing you how to understand — and conquer — any trouble, no matter how great. Here you’ll learn how to avoid the mistakes most of us make when we’re suffering — mistakes that only make our burdens heavier. You’ll come to see that misfortunes are not the blind workings of chance, but are vital elements in God’s loving plan. With the wisdom in these pages, you’ll soon be using your troubles as instruments to unleash God’s healing power in your soul.
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