Loss & Bereavement

Our Lady of Sorrows

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Our Lady of Sorrows

Prayer in Sorrow

God of all consolation,
in your unending love and mercy for us,
you turn the darkness of death into 
the dawn of new life.
Show compassion to your people in sorrow.
Be our refuge and our strength to lift us
from the darkness of this grief
to peace and joy in your presence.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. 
Amen.

Memorial Items & Keepsakes

Rosaries With Names: Handmade, personalized rosaries, chaplets, prayer bracelets, and sacrifice beads. You can specify the name/names of your loved ones to be imprinted on the rosary beads (not limited to 5 decades)

Memorial Cards: Personalize the prayer card of your choice as a remembrance of your loved one. Available from:
Catholic Company
Customized Catholic Prayer Cards
Aquinas & More Catholic Goods

Great Resource for Parish Bereavement Ministries

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Click image to order from Ave Maria Press
Parish-proven and customizable for diverse audiences, The Bereavement Ministry Program provides everything needed to begin and nurture a church-based program of bereavement care for individuals and families. Benefit from the wisdom, sensitivity, and expertise of Jan Nelson and David Aaker in meeting the needs of those in your communities who experience loss.

The new and repackaged version of this program now includes a searchable CD-ROM containing the letters and resources that are the trademark of this program. The content has been updated to include current resource lists of recommended reading and national grief support networks. Additionally, bereavement ministers are provided with extensive practical advice on managing stress, getting enough sleep and exercise, prayer, journaling, and other healthy grieving practices.

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