We welcome you to SOLACE: Soul+ Grief . I'm glad you're here . I'm Candee Lucas , a Jesuit-trained Catholic chaplain and spiritual director , and I've been involved with a bereavement ministry since 2009 . We know that loss can make profound changes in people's lives .
We understand how difficult it is to travel this path of grief and how important and monumental the loss of a loved one can be . So we created this podcast to help you walk with God as you grieve your losses; understand what's happening in your heart and soul as you grieve; to be available in the best way we can to accompany you on this journey .
You're always welcome in this circle of healing , love and support . This is what is already known . Remember always , even in the depths of your grief , that you are loved by God . If you reread Hosea 11 , you will hear his words to you-- I fell in love with you when you were still a child and I have called you my child ever since . Thus you were called .
But you went your own way . You offered sacrifice to carved images . I drew you with human ties , with cords of love , but I seemed to you as one who imposed a yoke on your jaws , though I was offering you food . I fell in love with you when you were still a child and I have called you my son ever since .
Thus you were called , but you went your own way and made sacrifice and offerings to carved images . I have pampered you , taking you in my arms , but you have ignored my healing care . I drew you with human ties , with cords of love , but I seemed to you as one who imposed a yoke on your jaws though I was offering you food .
This is what is already known that God chose you , that he chooses you every day . He chooses you to love . He chooses you to be his own dear child In your grief .
Sometimes His face seems far away or clouded , but His voice still exists in your heart and you should stop and take a listen , be very still , listen for that voice , open your heart a little wider if that is required , and hear Him speak to you , experience that healing love , the healing love He offers you , and get lost in the pool of His eyes as they gaze
upon you . Keep ever the message close to your heart that you are loved , that His love is unbounded and everlasting and accompanies you on your daily journey through grief , as you remind and remember your lost loved one . See if you can find Him there .
It will reward you again and again To call His name , reach out your hand to Him , offer praise , offer love , and He will offer you sustenance . That concludes another episode . A new one drops every Friday . Please join us on Spotify , Amazon Music or Apple . Thank you for joining us . Spiritual direction is always available .
See my contact email in the show notes . This is Candee Lucas , your host , chaplain and spiritual director . Go with God . Namaste , vaya con Dios .