Faith is not a light which scatters all our darkness, but a lamp which guides our steps in the night and suffices for the journey. To those who suffer, God does not provide arguments which explain everything; rather, his response is that of an accompanying presence, a history of goodness which touches every story of suffering and opens up a ray of light.
~ Pope Francis, Lumen Fidei, 57
Have you suffered a loss? Below are some resources that may help you or a loved one find hope and healing amid the pain and suffering you may now be experiencing.
Bereavement
Counseling Services and a Grief Support Group are available through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford
Seasons of Hope Journal Series
Grieving with Great Hope DVD Series
Rainbows for Children: Guiding our Youth through the Storms of Life
Ten Tips for Dealing with Grief
…My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth….
Psalm 121:1-8
Divorce
The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide
Rainbows for Children: Guiding our Youth through the Storms of Life
Counseling Services and a Grief Support Group are available through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockford
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
My hope comes from him. …
Psalm 62:5-8
Miscarriage & Stillbirth
The Haven Network – Healing Hearts Parent Support Group
Mourning a Miscarriage – Prayers for a Couple Grieving the Death of Their Unborn Child
Suffering a Stillbirth or Newborn Death – Prayers for a Couple Grieving the Death of Their Child
Miscarriage – ForYourMarriage.org
Solace and Strength in the Sorrow of Miscarriage
Loving Parents After Miscarriage
Blessing of Parents After a Miscarriage or Stillbirth
Diocese of Rockford Office of Catholic Cemeteries can assist with burial arrangements