I have struggled with the right words to say to friends and relatives during times of grief. From a Catholic perspective, what is really appropriate to say in times of grief? Death is something that our culture does not handle well. We tend to shrink away from it and often see it more as...
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What do I tell my child about heaven and hell? There is nothing more vivid than a child’s imagination in describing to you what heaven, hell, angels, even God look like. The scary details are surpassed only by the child’s sincerity. Building on the things that children know is the best way to teach...
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( Video and Discussion) What is the history and significance of prayer postures? There is a lot of talk these days about body language and how we communicate feelings, thoughts and moods by the way we position our body. Spiritual practices have intentionally used various postures and gestures in prayer. Our physical position and...
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  A BeFriender is a companion on the journey of others in need, offering listening, presence, and compassion.  Someone who can allow others to express their own feelings without telling them how they should or shouldn’t feel. We are thankful for our trained and currently active BeFrienders:  Marge Cagley, Patty Craft, Marlene Daul, Cathy...
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