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Graffiti of Lament: An Activity for Finding Hope in Art

How can we invite all generations to come together and engage honestly in conversations regarding loss and grief? More …

Knowing that a child’s body holds their sorrows, I suspected that when I returned to Haven House (a transitional facility for …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful in ways that many people have never before experienced. The extended length, level of …

Have you found a particular picture book helpful in talking with children and their families about death? Please let us know in …

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning." -Lamentations …

"Your card, note, letter can be a part of the healing process. The most important thing to a person who has lost a loved one, is …

"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud..." Romans …

The true surprise of Christmas is that, like all of us, God was born to eventually die. Unexpectedly, by taking our nature, by …

"But I trust in Your faithfulness, my heart will exult in Your deliverance. I will sing to the Lord, who has been good to …

"You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white... But I'll have a blue, blue Christmas." Blue …

"You know what you're bringing into the lesson, but you don't always know what a child will bring. Still, you need to be as …

Steven V. Malec, BBA, NCBF, is a national speaker and Director of Bereavement Ministry for the Catholic Cemeteries Association in …