Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.
Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11: 25
During his public ministry, Jesus modelled how to accompany the bereaved. He sat with Mary and Martha and wept at the loss of his friend, Lazarus. When someone in our community dies, we all are called to care for and accompany the bereaved. Our faith provides us with a sense of hope that we are still in communion with our deceased loved ones and that we will see them again when we join them in the afterlife. Knowing that Jesus mourned the loss of Lazarus gives us courage to share our own pain when we face the death of a friend or family member.
Click the link below to learn more about how the Easter Story helps us to understand grief and loss.
What is Grief?
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. Everyone experiences grief in different ways. People may feel shocked, sad, angry, scared, or anxious. Some feel numb or have a hard time feeling emotions at all. At times, many people even feel relief or peace after a loss. Feelings, thoughts, reactions, and challenges related to grief are very personal.
Those who believe in the afterlife and the hope of Salvation will still experience a sense of loss. Knowing that a loved one is in heaven may provide comfort for some believers but it does not negate the impact of the loss of the physical presence of a loved one. At this time, we can turn to our community and the support resources that are available.
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