Losing a loved one is perhaps the most painful and overwhelming of life's experiences. It challenges you physically and emotionally and raises tough questions about the future -- about where God is in the midst of your pain. Your key to understanding all these issues -- and healing -- is your Catholic Faith. Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith gives Catholics a meaningful way to help themselves or others through this challenging time. With personal stories, reassuring prayers, and spiritual wisdom, it provides: An understanding of how grief affects -- and can be lightened by -- the heart, soul, and mind The perspective to sort through difficult physical, emotional, and spiritual feelings Positive ways to deal with sorrow Empowering wisdom for building a stronger faith Tips for providing comfort to adults, teens, and children who are grieving A perfect resource for individuals, grief support groups, clergy, and lay ministers alike, Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith offers comfort, empathy, and inspiration that will be relied upon time and time again.

In an age where the dying are increasingly seen as a burden on society--where euthanasia is being touted by some as the "moral," as well as convenient choice--this guide will provide fortitude for your journey. The rich tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of others who have been through this experience before you will provide comfort and encouragement. Use this practical guide to help you: See that your fears, worries, and even the odd moments of humor are perfectly normal and all are part of this process of letting go Understand what resources are available through the Church Find the right words to answer honest and practical questions Discover the beauty, grace, and even the joy, that can come from departing this earth on God's time. Part of the With the Help of Your Catholic Faith... series, Caring for the Dying With the Help of Your Catholic Faith is an excellent resource for family members, friends, hospice volunteers, and other concerned caregivers.

Catherine Stewart was not feeling well, but she never dreamed, that she was suffering from stage 3 colon cancer. With her life suddenly turned upside down, she turned to Mary and the mysteries of the Rosary for solace and strength. Mary became her cherished companion through the devastating months of treatment. Now in recovery, Catherine shares her story so that we too can make Mary our travel companion through the devastating events of our own lives. Mary's "Yes!" to God takes on a new and powerful dimension when applied to the process of being a cancer patient. As Stewart puts it, "Mary's journey began much in the same way. She was doing ordinary, routine chores when she suddenly experienced God's presence in a deeper way." Through these powerful and helpful reflections on the Rosary, including prayers and excellent ideas for journaling, Stewart shows how Mary is ready to walk with every cancer patient, bringing strength, consolation, and joy. Book jacket.

"Sometimes He wrings the worship from our hearts." There are times when worship overflows easily and effortlessly from a heart full of gratitude and praise. Yet, there are other times when God seems far and we feel we have nothing left to offer. We are tired, or thirsty, or imprisoned in our own chains through our own devices, or caught in the waves of a tumultuous sea. This is when God shows us His steadfast love. He wraps His eternally powerful, ultimately creative, nail-scarred hands around our hearts and squeezes with appropriate might—yielding an honest plea for Him to save us and deliver us from our circumstances, fears, and self control. And He does. He initiates with His steadfast love, and responds with the same. Walk with Lauren as she shares what she has learned of the steadfast love of the Lord.

Though the Road is Long, You Don’t Have to Walk Alone There’s nothing easy about having cancer. For most people, cancer is a hard, reluctant journey through rugged, unfamiliar terrain. Ultimately, however, there are really only two ways to face cancer: in our own strength or with the help and strength that God supplies. Strength for the Cancer Journey provides empathetic, daily reminders that God is present for anyone facing the challenges of cancer. Each of these thirty devotionals draws upon anecdotes and insights from God’s Word to help readers invite God into the realities, uncertainties, and frustrations of their cancer experience. While cancer is a journey no one wants to take, no one ever has to walk that road alone. This devotional book will help both patients and caregivers to engage deeply with God, gaining new strength for the cancer journey.

Written by a cancer survivor, this award-winning interactive Bible study combines personal experience, biblical references, and thought-provoking questions to help readers confront cancer with faith, not fear. Useful for individual study or for small groups, the message is clear: God is bigger than cancer.

In recent times, more and more people are getting cancer and looking for a cure. When cancer strikes close to home, the faithful turn to Saint Peregrine (also known as the "Wonder Worker") and Saint Agatha for help. Saint Peregrine is the patron saint of cancer patients and Saint Agatha is the patron saint of breast cancer patients. Through novenas, these powerful saints are called upon by faithful Catholics to intercede on their behalf and petition The Lord seeking healing, protection and prevention of these dreaded diseases. Cancers like Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Skin Cancer, Leukemia, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lymphoma Cancer, Bone Cancer, Larynx Cancer, and Brain Cancer are becoming increasingly common. Learn about Catholic novenas and how they can provide help and solace to the faithful who are afflicted with these dreaded diseases. Learn... What is a Novena How To Pray a Novena 9 Hour Novena 9 Day Novena 18 Day Novena 54 Day Novena Numerous Novena Prayers How to Create Your Own Novena Prayer Prayers of Intention Prayers of Thanksgiving Includes the following Saint Peregrine and Saint Agatha novenas... Cancer Novenas Cancer Prevention Novena Protection Against Cancer Novena Breast Cancer Novena Breast Cancer Prevention Novena Protection Against Breast Cancer Novena Learn about the life of Saint Peregrine and how he came to be the patron Saint of Cancer. Discover facts about Saint Agatha and how she came to be known as the patron saint of breast cancer. Get information about Cancer Novena, Cancer Prevention Novena, Protection Against Cancer Novena, Breast Cancer Novena, Breast Cancer Prevention Novena, Protection Against Breast Cancer Novena, and more. Get the answers to questions like; What Is A Novena? How to Pray A Novena? How to Pray A Novena To Saint Peregrine? How to Pray A Novena To Saint Agatha? Get Saint Peregrine Prayers and Saint Agatha Prayers for cancer patients. Get the details on how to pray Saint Peregrine Novenas and Saint Agatha Novenas. Join the millions of people throughout the world who have recited novena prayers to Saint Peregrine and Saint Agatha to assist them in their fight against cancer.

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Find Peace in the Heart of the Storm A cancer diagnosis can bring anxiety, fear, and many unanswered questions. Emotions and grief can easily overwhelm you as you face your life from a new and uncertain perspective. One-Minute Prayers® for Those with Cancer will lead you from fear to faith in the face of illness. Each entry includes a reassuring encouragement, as well as a suggested prayer to open your heart to nourishment and understanding. It's okay to need help during tough times. When your emotions are raw, your grief is heavy, and your heart is tired, there is abundant comfort waiting for you in peaceful moments of prayer.