As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus, I was thinking about the word LOSS. Later today, I am attending the funeral of a longtime friend, someone who has always felt like part of my family. In the past, I know many of you have lost family or friends as well.
I also know that grief is a part of everyday life; it is something thing we all have in common as human beings. I read a great quote that Grief is just love with no place to go! I think the biggest struggle is what do we do with the LOSS. As a person of faith, I know that friends and family who have passed are OK. and sometimes I feel selfish for missing them so much. I think about the next life and it brings me peace. But you cannot avoid the emptiness and the sadness.
So today, I’m going to allow myself to feel the loss and pain. It’s not self-pity; it’s just reality. I’m going to count as blessings those I’ve lost and be thankful for the impact they made in my life. I’m going to give thanks to God, because without experiencing loss, we can never experience gain.
Have a blessed day.
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Buon Giorno Monsignor
What a poetic positive paradigm shift in thinking, from LOSS to GAIN.
“I’m going to count as blessings those I’ve lost and be thankful for the impact they made in my life. I’m going to give thanks to God, because without experiencing loss, we can never experience gain.”
le mie più sentite condoglianze per la tua perdita
Just lost my 30 year old niece yesterday. Please pray for her, and her family. With 3 little children. God bless us all, Monsignor! Always praying for you!
Good Morning Father Craig ,thank you for you message today. I’m sorry for your loss. Have a Blessed Day ♥️🙏🙏
Great message! So far I’ve survived my three surgeries and I’m now going through recovery at home from my latest surgery! Are you in Assisi, Italy or here in Bakersfield? Amen and GOD BLESS EVERYONE!
Will pray for those of us experiencing loss. Just lost my brother Carlos and know the pain firsthand.
Loss and grief are normal emotions. We sorrow with our blessed hope! “Those who die in grace are in our future.” rwp That is our blessed promise. A place prepared for the believer. St. John of Kronstadt said; “Those who die in CHRIST go right to the heart of GOD.” Enjoy your respite in Assisi. Blessings RWP