Category Archives: Religion

In the Name of God – How Faith Communities Can Support the Bereaved

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Greet Grief

The words of his story stick in his throat as Roger tries to swallow his emotions. His wife Elaine has died four months ago; the fresh pain being unleashed as he finds a willing listener in me. Elaine had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereavement, Faith, Grief, Healing, Lessons from others, Religion, Spirituality, support | Tagged acceptance, anger, church, compassion, faith, funeral, God, grief, grieving, Loss, memorial, pastor, priest, rabbi, support, worship | 2 Comments

When Loss Enters Faith

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Greet Grief

My husband Chris and I watch as our pastor cups his hand into the basin and begins to pour water on our son’s forehead. This is a sacred sacrament, our firstborn’s baptism. Two years later, another pastor is the only … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereavement, Faith, Grief, grieving, Life's Losses, My story, Relationships, Religion, Spirituality, Transitions | Tagged acceptance, anger, baptism, bargaining, called, church, communion, denial, faith, funeral, grief, Loss, marriage, pastor, sacrament, shock, spiritual guidance | 1 Comment

Resurrection Robins

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greet Grief

It is cold in the house this morning as I leave the comfort of my warm bed and enter the ceramic shower stall. Despite the chill and the fact that I once again don two layers of clothing on April … Continue reading →