Grief and loss are an integral part of our lives, and we mourn for whatever we may no longer have. People leave us, either through circumstance or when they pass away. And we feel this absence acutely. We can lose material objects and comforts, due to the circumstances we find ourselves in or the choices we make. We lose opportunities, faith, hope, and much, much more.
We mourn these losses, both the small ones and the big ones. The significance of what we’ve lost and the extent of our grief vary from person to person. We cannot judge another’s mourning and grief.
God comforts us. We allow God to embrace us in these times. The obstacles, the things and people we were attached to, are no longer hindering us. And when we are embraced by God
and allow God’s love to permeate our being, we are then able to go out and comfort others, bringing them closer to God.
The Beatitudes express the reciprocal nature of our relationship with God. We respond and live in accordance with the call of God’s people, and God is always there, giving us what we need to continue God’s work. We experience God’s presence and respond with love by doing more. It is a never-ending cycle of mutual
giving and receiving. We give our lives to God, God accepts this gift and responds with love. We take the love and willingly offer more. We will never be shortchanged in this beautiful relationship.
What do you mourn for at the moment?
Can you allow God to come into your heart to comfort and embrace you?
How can I show compassion to those who suffer injustice
or loss?
