Episode Transcript
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Hello, my name is Anick de Réland,
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General Manager of the Specialist Family and Relationship Services.
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Each month,
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Pope Francis invites us to pause
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and turn our hearts toward the needs of our world
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through his prayer intentions.
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These intentions are more than words,
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they are a call for us to open our hearts,
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to listen deeply,
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and to respond with compassion
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to those who are hurting.
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They remind us that we are all connected,
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and that through prayer,
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we can be a source of comfort
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and strength to others,
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no matter how far apart we may be.
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During the month of November,
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Pope Francis asks us to focus on
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parents who are grieving the loss of a child,
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no matter how old they may be.
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It is pain that runs deeper than words can express,
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grief that lingers long after the world has moved on.
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Pope Francis calls us to be a light within the darkness,
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to offer our prayers, our presence, and our love
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to those who are carrying this heavy burden.
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Losing a child is one of the hardest sorrows that a parent can face.
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The grief can be overwhelming,
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and it’s often difficult to know how to offer support.
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But even during these darkest times,
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God’s love can bring moments of peace.
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So, let’s take a moment
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to really think about those parents
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whether we know them personally or not
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and pray that they may feel supported,
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not just by us,
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but by their communities,
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and by the peace that only God can provide.
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Moving through this type of pain isn’t easy,
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and sometimes what people need most
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is to simply know that they are not alone.
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Let’s pray that, in the middle of their grief,
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they feel the warmth of others standing by their side.
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We can offer them our support through a kind word,
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a small gesture,
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or simply by being present for them.
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As we reflect on Pope Francis’ message,
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we’re reminded that what matters are not only our prayers,
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but also the actions that we take.
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Let’s keep our hearts open
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to how we can be a source of strength
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for those who are struggling with this type of loss.
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Whether it’s offering a shoulder to lean on,
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a listening ear,
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or just a moment of silence shared in their sorrow,
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we can reflect God’s love
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in how we care for them.
