Tears
“And Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 When I first arrived at our Catholic cemeteries, I thought I understood what tears meant. Like many of us, I believed they were simply an expression of sadness or joy. I never took the time to reflect on what it meant when a stranger…
Carrying on the Tradition of Love on Mother’s Day
When I was younger, Mother’s Day was a day of small but meaningful traditions. I would pick out a bouquet—bright tulips or soft pink roses—and bring them to my mom’s house. She always acted surprised, even though she knew the flowers were coming. We’d sit together, laugh, and enjoy being…
Comfort Corner- April 2026
Monthly Reflection Dear Friends, Mother’s Day and other “holidays” aren’t always the joyous days they appear to be. For a mother who has lost a child, or for someone grieving the loss of their own mother, these days can carry quiet heaviness. If this is your experience, please know that…
Fear
Fear is a confusing and powerful emotion. At times, it can paralyze you, taking control of our lives and leading us to a place without hope. If you succumb to that fear, you never experience the true joy of living. Without hope, one becomes despondent and never sees the true…
What is a No Mow Section?
As spring arrives and the cemeteries begin to come back to life, visitors may notice certain areas where the grass grows taller and appears more natural than the surrounding landscape. These spaces, known as No Mow Sections, are intentionally maintained as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and…
Comfort Corner- March 2026
Monthly Reflection Dear Friends, Grief often comes like a wave of darkness, much like winter. It can feel cold, heavy, and endless. The days seem longer, the nights quieter, and the world around us appears still. These waves of grief rise without warning, leaving us feeling unsure and weary. This…
You’ll Be in My Heart
Music has a way of holding the emotions we can’t always express, and “You’ll Be in My Heart” by Phil Collins is one of those songs that speaks directly to the heart of anyone who has ever loved and lost. Originally written for the Disney film Tarzan, the song has…
When You Lose Your Best Friend
There is a unique kind of silence that follows the loss of a best friend. It isn’t just the absence of a person—it’s the absence of the one who knew your stories without explanation, who remembered the small details, who showed up in ordinary moments that never felt ordinary at…
After
Do you ever wonder about your last breath? Do you think about what people will remember after you begin the next part of the journey? The word after simply means in the time following, and for this letter, it means what happens after we die. As people of faith, we…
Comfort Corner- February 2026
Monthly Reflection Dear Friends, As we journey through life, we form friendships that shape who we are. These friendships begin at a very young age on the playground, in school, and in PSR classes, where bonds are formed through play, shared laughter, and common interests. We run, paint, play games,…
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