Sorrowful prayers ...

[mourningdove~]

Coming home from Mass this evening, reflecting on recent and not so recent losses ...
I thought I might post and ask if anyone here has any prayer recommendations (devotions, etc.) ...
for when one is dealing with sorrow?

I've incurred some pretty significant personal losses, these past two decades.
Of course, this is not so uncommon, as one ages. The longer we live, the more losses in life we will experience.
... just kind of goes with 'the territory'.

And I am naturally saddened by the recent loss of my husband .... the loss of the life we shared, etc.
It is a big loss, on top of the others.

I tell myself we are not to be attached to this world ... we are to be 'detached' in some kind of healthy spiritual way ...
but I'm just struggling abit on how this is done?

Any suggestions or recommendations?
I know that God is the Answer to all that troubles us in this lifetime ...

 

[Unqualified]

This is a sad time, grieve for your husbands loss. And pray his protection as you do. You have a year use it wisely.

 

[Michie]

Coming home from Mass this evening, reflecting on recent and not so recent losses ...
I thought I might post and ask if anyone here has any prayer recommendations (devotions, etc.) ...
for when one is dealing with sorrow?

I've incurred some pretty significant personal losses, these past two decades.
Of course, this is not so uncommon, as one ages. The longer we live, the more losses in life we will experience.
... just kind of goes with 'the territory'.

And I am naturally saddened by the recent loss of my husband .... the loss of the life we shared, etc.
It is a big loss, on top of the others.

I tell myself we are not to be attached to this world ... we are to be 'detached' in some kind of healthy spiritual way ...
but I'm just struggling abit on how this is done?

Any suggestions or recommendations?
I know that God is the Answer to all that troubles us in this lifetime ...

I hope this helps.

9 Uplifting Catholic Prayers for Grief and Loss

There is no feeling of loss greater than the passing of a loved one. Finding God's comfort in the absence of their presence can help to alleviate some grief. Seeking reassurance in God's word and

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[Akita Suggagaki]

I tell myself we are not to be attached to this world ... we are to be 'detached' in some kind of healthy spiritual way ...

This has become my recent (last few years) project. I believe it is the key to freedom, happiness and peace.

"I have overcome the world.”

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 A key attainment across religions and philosophies is peace of heart that is not diminished by what happens in life. 'Equanimity" is one...

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John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

So how do we disengage our emotions from our thoughts and from the events in our lives we cannot change?
it takes vigilance. When we see our emotions ruling us we have to take action.

How Well does Your Faith Correspond to Your Daily Experience of Life?

Funny, as I wrote that question it occurred to me that it can be taken in two ways. The first way, that I had in mind, had to do with faith being corroborated by daily experience of life... Confirmed, affirmed and supported by life as lived. The second way has to do with living our lives in...

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How to control your thoughts?

Controlling our thoughts and feelings can often be challenging and sometimes very frustrating but when we gain authority over our mind, our lives flourish. We develop a winning attitude and we can successfully overcome adversity. Gaining control over our mind keeps us from falling into sin and...

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This is that hardest work of spiritual growth. It tales a lifetime.

 

[RileyG]

May God comfort you in his love.

 

[mourningdove~]

@Maria Billingsley
Thank you for your prayers this evening.

 

[mourningdove~]

This is a sad time, grieve for your husbands loss. And pray his protection as you do. You have a year use it wisely.

Good advice ... especially the part about using time wisely.
Thank you.

 

[mourningdove~]

I hope this helps.

9 Uplifting Catholic Prayers for Grief and Loss

There is no feeling of loss greater than the passing of a loved one. Finding God's comfort in the absence of their presence can help to alleviate some grief. Seeking reassurance in God's word and

connectusfund.org

I like those prayers ... 'thank you'.

 

[mourningdove~]

This has become my recent (last few years) project. I believe it is the key to freedom, happiness and peace.

"I have overcome the world.”

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 A key attainment across religions and philosophies is peace of heart that is not diminished by what happens in life. 'Equanimity" is one...

www.christianforums.com

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

So how do we disengage our emotions from our thoughts and from the events in our lives we cannot change?
it takes vigilance. When we see our emotions ruling us we have to take action.

How Well does Your Faith Correspond to Your Daily Experience of Life?

Funny, as I wrote that question it occurred to me that it can be taken in two ways. The first way, that I had in mind, had to do with faith being corroborated by daily experience of life... Confirmed, affirmed and supported by life as lived. The second way has to do with living our lives in...

www.christianforums.com

How to control your thoughts?

Controlling our thoughts and feelings can often be challenging and sometimes very frustrating but when we gain authority over our mind, our lives flourish. We develop a winning attitude and we can successfully overcome adversity. Gaining control over our mind keeps us from falling into sin and...

www.christianforums.com

This is that hardest work of spiritual growth. It tales a lifetime.

You've given me lots to think about. I've been pondering it, most of the evening.

I especially like this part:

A key attainment across religions and philosophies is peace of heart that is not diminished by what happens in life. ...

It requires surrender and acceptance. I think this must be a life long process because at 68 I am just beginning to make some progress. It requires detachment, forbearance, patience, letting go.

(Note: I am 68 also, but seems you are ahead of me in this 'lesson'!)

I want that kind of stability of heart that you speak of. A faith that is unshakeable, no matter what the circumstances.
While I know the importance of grieving in its appropriate time ... and the need not to try to run from it ...
I also recognize the importance of what you speak of, and I desire those things also.

I will continue to think on what you've shared ... I sense there's is something in it that God wants to reveal to me.
Thank you.

 

[mourningdove~]

May God comfort you in his love.

Thank you, Riley.

 

[Akita Suggagaki]

I will continue to think on what you've shared ... I sense there's is something in it that God wants to reveal to me.
Thank you.

It is difficult but I think extremely important.

 

[joymercy]

A prayer recommendation for dealing with Sorrows is the Rosary of the Sorrowful Mother.

As we focus our minds on her sorrows, it helps us to orient our hearts to joining with her in her sufferings, and therefore to joining with her Son's.

She leads us to Him, while being a Mother to us.

Its a soothing and quieting rosary when done in a contemplative way, taking ones time to just be alone with her, in reflection.

This takes time, and practice and can bring about the love of Him so deep, there is nothing else that can fulfill you.

A disordered heart is thereby gradually brought to be ordered around Him, taking the highest and most meaningful place of your existence.

 

[mourningdove~]

A prayer recommendation for dealing with Sorrows is the Rosary of the Sorrowful Mother.

As we focus our minds on her sorrows, it helps us to orient our hearts to joining with her in her sufferings, and therefore to joining with her Son's.

She leads us to Him, while being a Mother to us.

Its a soothing and quieting rosary when done in a contemplative way, taking ones time to just be alone with her, in reflection.

This takes time, and practice and can bring about the love of Him so deep, there is nothing else that can fulfill you.

A disordered heart is thereby gradually brought to be ordered around Him, taking the highest and most meaningful place of your existence.

Thank you very much for sharing this with me.

 

[joymercy]

Thank you very much for sharing this with me.

A priest once advised me to close my eyes and envision the Cross, and to hold that vision no matter what is happening around me.

To be strong in the faith as you seek, means doing sacrifices and penance for others, while keeping the image of the cross in your minds eye.

No matter what she went through, St Joan of Arc never denied the faith. Can you just imagine what she was seeing while going to the stake?

Do you think she was praying for her executioners as Christ did on the cross?

Reading up on the lives of the Saints, can embolden you to have the unshakable faith that you seek.