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This episode delves into the profound nature of love experienced during times of grief. Explore imaginative prayer, the unbroken bonds of love, and how to find healing amid sorrow.

• Explore imaginative prayer for comfort
• Understand the unbroken bond of love
• Contemplate the nature of love and grief
• Embrace uncertainty and the space for healing
• Reach out for spiritual support

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This discussion centers on the healing process associated with grief, emphasizing the importance of love and radical honesty in navigating personal pain. Explore the complex emotions surrounding loss and the transformative relationships that accompany healing while being encouraged to reach out for support and spiritual direction.

• Understand grief through a personal lens
• The role of love and relationships in healing
• Importance of radical honesty and naming fears
• Seeking solace and support through faith
• The power of self-reflection in the grief journey

As you listen, consider sending me your thoughts and questions on grief, both spiritual and practical, so we can walk this path together.

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You can reach us at: candeelucas@soulplusgrace.com to arrange personal spiritual direction and for questions and concerns.
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This episode dives into the essential qualities that can guide individuals through their grieving journey, especially during holidays that amplify feelings of loss. We discuss nine practical tips for coping with grief throughout the year, encouraging listeners to embrace their emotions and seek support.

• Trusting grief as a vital part of healing
• Setting healthy boundaries and asserting limits
• Focusing on controllable aspects of life amidst loss
• Planning ahead to avoid needless anxiety
• Allowing oneself to feel a range of emotions
• Honoring the memory of loved ones in meaningful ways
• Creating new traditions that fit the current phase of life
• Acts of kindness as a touching way to cope
• Seeking help and building a support network
Please reach out with any questions or thoughts about grief support! I’m always here to listen.

As you listen, consider sending me your thoughts and questions on grief, both spiritual and practical, so we can walk this path together.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION WHILE GRIEVING IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE

You can reach us at: candeelucas@soulplusgrace.com to arrange personal spiritual direction and for questions and concerns.
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The episode focuses on navigating the spiritual aspects of grief through the concepts of consolation and desolation as taught by St. Ignatius. Listeners gain insights on how love persists even amid loss while recognizing the importance of addressing desolation to foster healing.

• Understanding spiritual consolation and its role in grief
• The significance of love in remembering lost loved ones
• Recognizing the nature of spiritual desolation
• Emphasizing love as a counter to feelings of despair
• Encouragement for seeking support throughout the grieving journey

As you listen, consider sending me your thoughts and questions on grief, both spiritual and practical, so we can walk this path together.

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You can reach us at: candeelucas@soulplusgrace.com to arrange personal spiritual direction and for questions and concerns.
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What if our deepest sorrows could transform into profound spiritual growth? Let us share experiences with those who mourn, offering insights on how God’s unwavering love can guide us through the darkest times. Today, I reflect on the resilience found in faith and community, particularly during devastating events like the recent fires in Los Angeles. This episode invites us to reassess what truly matters—family, home, and those small, cherished moments that weave the fabric of our lives.

Drawing wisdom from scripture, explore passages from Isaiah and Psalm 66, discovering the assurance of divine presence amidst trials. I discuss the overwhelming nature of loss and how it ultimately draws us closer to God’s abundant love and healing.

As you listen, consider sending me your thoughts and questions on grief, both spiritual and practical, so we can walk this path together.

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Inspired by the heartfelt teachings of Father Greg Boyle, today we navigate the stories of loss, including the poignant experiences shared about his mother's passing. Terry Jelley is back and together, we explore the power of simply being present—sometimes a silent hand can speak louder than words, offering a spiritual embrace during the darkest moments. Father Boyle's philosophy of love and recognizing inherent goodness becomes a guiding light, showing us the potential for a world transformed by compassion and acceptance.

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What if embracing your deepest fears could lead you to a path of peace and love? Today, we'll delve into the depths of Ignatian spirituality, focusing on the challenging concept of desolation in prayer during times of mourning. Drawing inspiration from the lives and teachings of Mother Teresa and St. Ignatius, we uncover the transformative power of surrendering to God's will, even in our most vulnerable moments.

Reflect on how fear intricately weaves itself into the fabric of grief, shaping our perception of the future, identity, and relationships. Inspired by biblical narratives and Mark Thibodeaux's compelling book, "God's Voice Within," consider the barriers fear creates in fulfilling God's plan for us.

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What if letting go of the past isn't an act of betrayal but a step toward healing? Through the verses of Micah, we explore how grief can feel like the last leaf in a storm, and yet, there is comfort in embracing the memories that continue within us. Come into our circle of healing, where we pray for the strength to move beyond pain, comforted by the promise of new life and faith in God

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