Good Tidings | EP 16 - Healing from Grief | Fr. Chris Alar

Fr. Chris Alar, from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, addresses the common emotional struggles many face during the Christmas season, particularly grief and loneliness. He emphasizes that Christmas, meant to be a time of joy, can amplify feelings of sadness due to lost relationships, the death of loved ones, or personal tragedy. Fr. Alar outlines three key stages of grief: acute grief, integrated grief, and complicated grief. He then shares three spiritual principles to help individuals cope with grief: admitting powerlessness, trusting in Jesus Christ, and entrusting one's life to Him. By embracing these steps, Fr. Alar believes people can find peace, even in the midst of pain, and encourages us to seek solace in God's love, especially during the Christmas season.