Consoling someone who is grieving is easier than it sounds. Whether the grief is due to loss due to separation or death, the effect is the same. Grief has to take its own time. There is nothing you can say or do to make it better. The Action for Wednesday, was to console someone who is grieving. The link on the 40 Ways page goes to a great article by Ronald Rolheiser who provides excellent advice for supporting someone who is grieving. The best you can do is be there for them, hold their hand, provide a shoulder to cry on, and listen. When they are ready to talk, they may talk to you or they may find more solice in a grief support group. This is nothing you should take personal. They may just feel more comfortable speaking in a safe environment. There are many grief support groups out there that offer an outlet. The book of Job details a journey through grief and the errors his friends made in trying to console him. Our best intentions can backfire if we try to offer advice or tell them to get over it.
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AuthorI was also a catechumenate a short time ago. I received my sacraments Easter 2011. Now I want to share my journey with you. Archives
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