From Grief to Grace

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When tragedy, loss or failed expectations strike, how can we cope with our circumstances in a healthy, faithful way? Today, Dan and Melissa speak with Jeannie Ewing about her book From Grief to Grace: The Journey from Tragedy to Triumph to better understand God’s will in difficult situations.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

What was the inspiration behind this book?
How would you define grief from a Catholic perspective as opposed to how the world views grief?
What is the difference between depression and grief?
How can one embrace the spiritual reality of grief and suffering?
How do we find the path to life in the midst of suffering?
How can we most effectively help our loved ones when they are suffering?
How can this book help someone experiencing grief in the beginning stages of his or her spiritual journey find deeper meaning through the hardship?

Resources:

Spiritualdirection.com – website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Sophia Institute Press
From Grief to Grace by Jeannie Ewing
fromgrief2grace.com – website for Jeannie Ewing
lovealonecreates.com – website for Jeannie Ewing
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The Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.

Twice a week, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching. On Tuesdays, they interview various authors about their spiritual books and about the authors’ own insights on those books. On Fridays, they get specific on subjects which, primarily, include prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.

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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses. Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.