S6 E3 The Lord is Near to the Brokenhearted with Kate LeFaivre

Shownotes

When we lose someone, it can be easy to fall into the comparison trap, as we’ve mentioned in previous episodes. From the timelines of going through the emotions associated with grief to even how we seek help and who we seek help from. Yet even with the belief and acceptance of God’s goodness and perfect plan for us and for our departed loved ones, we may find it difficult ourselves to recognize the depths of our own suffering, preventing us from beginning the process of healing. Where can we turn when we find ourselves in situations in which we recognize we need healing? And how can our own journey towards healing lead us to help others heal? 

Our Guest

Kate LeFaivre is a certified CatholicPsych mentor partner and the founder of Mosaic Mentorship. Widowed with eight children after twenty-one years of marriage, Kate walks with other widows and those who have experienced loss as a faith-rooted companion offering the hope that healing is possible. Kate is now married with four additional step-sons.

Scripture

• “The Lord Is Near To The Broken-Hearted, And Saves The Crushed In Spirit.” -Psalm 34:18

• Matthew 5:12 

• Sirach 35:18

Inspirational Quote

“Your tears were collected by the angels and were placed in a golden chalice, and you will find them when you present yourself before God.” - St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Links

• KateLeFaivre.com

• CatholicPsych.com/kate-lefaivre, 

• LinkedIn Kate LeFaivre

• FB Kate LeFaivre

• Substack Kate LeFaivre 

• IG @kate.h.lefaivre

• Kintsugi

Prayer for Mary, Tom, Turin, Jim LeFaivre, Jim Tierney

Journaling Questions

1. Kate mentioned her husband talked about death a lot and she spoke about the fact that she wondered if he knew the end of his earthly life was coming soon. Have you had an experience like that? What was it that led you to believe your loved one knew?

2. ​Jennifer spoke about the concept of a “last hurrah”, the idea that someone has a burst of energy just before death as a blessing for those who will be left behind. Looking back on your own experience, do you feel like you experienced this? What was that like?

3. How does ​our faith give us hope for second chances?

4. ​Are there situations holding you back from trusting God's plan for you? What’s holding you back from trusting God?

5. Kate spoke about a time when she was unexpectedly triggered. Have you experienced that before? How did you cope with it?

6. How do you respond when someone asks you to share your story of loss? Are you hesitant to share?

7. How has your faith been impacted by your loss?

8. Kate shared a verse from the bible that has been comforting to her, Psalm 34:18. What are some scripture verses that have brought you comfort? If you don’t have one, take some time to sit with Psalm 34:18 to see if it resonates with you and, perhaps, journal about it.