November 23.  Continuing Bonds.  At the widowed retreat the group prayed the Stations of the Cross for Widowed People.  “You know why we have a 15th Station,” Antonette asked.   “Because for all of us, who miss our spouses so much we have a need to see them again, to know that death is not the end and that they are with God, waiting for us and to be reunited with us.”  

Reflect, share, act. Scripture Those who are accounted worthy to attain to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage for they cannot die any more, being sons of the resurrection. Luke 20:27-40. Pope  Francis: Indeed for your faithful people Lord, life is changed not ended, and when this earthly dwelling turns to dust an eternal dwelling is made ready for them in heaven. From Preface for the Dead. We will prepare ourselves to meet once more our loved ones who have died.  The better we live on this earth, the greater the happiness we will be able to share with our loved ones in heaven. AL 256-8 Eco-tip and prayer:  Creator God in this month of commemoration of loss and death comfort us in our pain and strengthen us in our understanding that you never abandon us and care for each of your creatures day by day.