Ep. 23: When Sorrow Meets Hope – Suicide, Grief, and Eternal Life (Sr. Veronica Marie, O.P.)
About this episode
Sr. Veronica Marie discusses her journey through grief after her brother's suicide and how faith has helped her find hope.
Content Warning: This episode is not suitable for children and should be previewed by parents before allowing teenagers to listen. What happens when God doesn't answer our prayers? How can anyone find peace after the tragic loss of a loved one, especially in the case of suicide? Sr. Veronica Marie sits down with Sr. Miriam to discuss the journey through grief after her brother took his own life. She explains how the love of Christ, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the support of her Sisters has helped her find hope in the darkness. This difficult but important episode touches on many of the most challenging questions we hold deep in our hearts. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US) Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 You are not alone. You are loved and irreplaceable. Join the Openlight Media Community: TikTok Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter/X Website Download the Torch App Teachers Pay Teachers Pinterest Linktree
People in this episode
Host: Sr. Miriam
Guest: Sr. Veronica Marie, O.P.
Topics covered
- grief
- suicide
- hope
- faith
- support
- eternal life
Keywords
- suicide
- grief
- hope
- Catholic Church
- support
- eternal life
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catholic Church, Openlight Media
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