Professionals & Clergy

Dec 31 min read

Quiet Strength: Loving Someone Who Carries Grief

"If you ever get the chance to love a person who knows grief, do not let them go."

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Jul 233 min read

The Holy Spirit and the Mystery of Grace

Collectively our hearts broke for our sister in sacred sorrow. As grieving mothers, we understand the terrible truth.

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Dec 12, 202311 min read

Mercy in the midst of pain: a story of tragedy and forgiveness

Looking back, I think we were afraid of what we might discover. My world and focus had narrowed, and I was restless, unable to take a breath

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Sep 21, 20223 min read

Finding peace on retreat

Our recent "Mother's Love & Loss" retreat on the beautiful grounds of the Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos Hills deeply impacted the...

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Apr 16, 20222 min read

No more ridiculous questions please

What are you giving up for Lent?

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Mar 31, 20221 min read

Surreal conversations

The conversations I have with others since my son Chad died can be quite surreal. I recently observed (in an out-of-body sort of way) the...

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Feb 16, 20224 min read

12 Ways to Help a Grieving Mom

1. Stay. Don’t Run. It takes courage to be present to a friend in circumstances this difficult. Be courageous. Answer the telephone when...

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