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Loss of a loved one can often feel isolating and desolate. When that loss is due to miscarriage or stillbirth, what resources are available to help those who are suffering? 

In this week’s episode, Andrea and Jennifer share a beautiful conversation with guest Eileen Tully and discuss the story of the loss of her twin daughters and how that ultimately led her to create the online magazine,Those Who Mourn as a resource for others looking for a support system during their suffering, grief, and sorrow.

Our Guest

Eileen is the founder of Sursum Corda, an apostolate for women who have experienced pregnancy or child loss. She is also the editor of a new online magazine for grieving Catholics called Those Who Mourn. She lives in rural New Hampshire with her husband, Patrick, and six children.

Links

• ​www.eileentully.com
• ​Those Who Mourn online magazine
• ​Sursum Corda
• ​S4 E Lamar Hanna
• ​CCAirwaves Interview with Eileen
• ​Praying with Our Lady of Sorrows book
• ​Retreats and courses for grieving mothers: 
• ​St. Thomas Aquinas 5 Remedies for Sorrow

◦Pleasure

◦Condolence of friends

◦Weeping

◦Contemplation of Truth

◦Warm bath and a nap

Scripture

• ​2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NIV)
• ​Book of Psalms
• ​Lamentations 3

Prayers referenced in this episode 

• ​The Rosary
• ​Litany of Trust

* If you would like a copy of the Litany of Trust written by the Sisters of Life, email us at mourningglorypodcast@gmail.com

Devotion

• ​Our Lady of Sorrows
• ​O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen.

Prayer for the repose of the souls of Gabriel and Robert as well as their families.

Journaling Questions

1. ​What struck you most from this episode? 
2. ​Prayer doesn't come naturally for many of us, especially after loss. Have you ever struggled with knowing what to say to God or struggled with prayer, especially after loss? What helped you or could help you overcome that struggle? 
3. ​Eileen shared about St. Thomas Aquinas’ 5 Remedies for Sorrow. Which of the remedies resonated with you most and why? 
4. ​What prayers or scripture verses have helped you on your own healing journey?
5. ​What is your mourning glory?

We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. 

God Bless!