Category: Words of Devotion

These blog posts raise issues that are either religious or spiritual in nature.

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Human Connection: The Importance of Relationships

At some point in all of our lives, we all struggle with loneliness. I’ve had those times where I didn’t really feel that human connection to anyone. I’ve also had times in my life where I’ve had what I considered many close friends. We need to have that kind of connection to others to have balance in our lives.

Row after row of lit votive candles, used in prayers as a sacrifice during times of hardship, such as the death of a loved one. 0

Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

There are experiences that we all share as humans. Some of these are joyous, like marriage or the birth of a child. However there are also sorrowful life events that we all most go through. The one that causes the greatest amount of grieving in all of our lives is the death of a loved one.