I rebuke the lies that I could not survive the loss. I rebuke the idea that I would crumble and my life would turn to shambles if I lost a loved one. I trust that even if I lose a loved one, you will ...

The Bible tells us that God will comfort those who grieve, as "the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) It is natural to mourn the loss of a loved one with ...

The Kaddish is said on this day. Often, people will fast and make charitable donations to mark the anniversary of their loved one’s death. Shiva Shiva is the first seven days of mourning after ...

The Bible also offers comfort for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Psalm 34:18 states: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted ... Through faith in Jesus Christ, we find hope for ...

Archbishop Gregory Aymond delivered the following homily at the annual Mass for the Victims and Survivors of Violence at St. Louis Cathedral on Oct. 27.