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By Deacon Eric GurashBefore we really began to recognize signs of mental health challenges in one of our children, a certain pattern began to set in through the holidays. In the midst of all of the eagerness, excitement, and anticipation, at some point, our daughter would explode. It could happen in the midst of opening gifts, while packing the car up to visit relatives, on
Brett Salkeld is Archdiocesan Theologian for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina, where he is responsible for deacon formation. Brett is the author of Can Catholics and Evangelicals Agree about Purgatory and the Last Judgment? and How Far Can We Go? A Catholic Guide to Sex and Dating (with Leah Perrault). His latest book, Transubstantiation: Theology, History, and
There has never been a synod like the one that will begin Oct. 17 in cathedrals across Canada. It’s not that lay people have never before been asked t...
Sharon was with him every day in his final weeks, but her grieving still feels incomplete. “There’s no closure,” she said. There was no ceremony. David, 82, was simply interred. The family, split between Saskatchewan and Manitoba, opted against a virtual or small-scale service under COVID-19 restrictions. Sharon wanted a real service, where David’s circle of friends and family could gather to share food, memories and support. “I would really hope that we can have some kind of a celebration,” she said, “when we’re able to.” That day will be coming soon. Funeral homes across t...
Article content She remembers feeling sorry for other families who had to grieve under pandemic restrictions. She never expected it would happen to her until her husband, David Bagwell, passed away on May 7 in Regina. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. 'Delayed grief': After waiting months, families can finally plan funeral services Back to video Sharon was with him every day in his final weeks, but her grieving still feels incomplete. “There’s no closure,” she said. There was no ceremony. David, 82, was simply interred. The family, split bet...