S5 E6 Those Who Mourn with Eileen Tully
Shownotes
Loss of a loved one can often feel isolating and desolate. When that loss is due to miscarriage or stillbirth, what resources are available to help those who are suffering?
In this week’s episode, Andrea and Jennifer share a beautiful conversation with guest Eileen Tully and discuss the story of the loss of her twin daughters and how that ultimately led her to create the online magazine,Those Who Mourn as a resource for others looking for a support system during their suffering, grief, and sorrow.
Our Guest
Eileen is the founder of Sursum Corda, an apostolate for women who have experienced pregnancy or child loss. She is also the editor of a new online magazine for grieving Catholics called Those Who Mourn. She lives in rural New Hampshire with her husband, Patrick, and six children.
Links
Pleasure
Condolence of friends
Weeping
Contemplation of Truth
Warm bath and a nap
Scripture
Prayers mentioned in this episode
The Rosary
Litany of Trust
* If you would like a copy of the Litany of Trust written by the Sisters of Life, email us at mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com
Devotion
Our Lady of Sorrows
O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen.
Prayer for the repose of the souls of Gabriel and Robert as well as their families.
Journaling Questions
What struck you most from this episode?
Prayer doesn't come naturally for many of us, especially after loss. Have you ever struggled with knowing what to say to God or struggled with prayer, especially after loss? What helped you or could help you overcome that struggle?
Eileen shared about St. Thomas Aquinas’ 5 Remedies for Sorrow. Which of the remedies resonated with you most and why?
What prayers or scripture verses have helped you on your own healing journey?
What is your mourning glory?
We hope you enjoy the podcast. Please share it with others to help them know that they are not alone in their grief.
