Sunshine Cathedral Blog

Question: In the past few months, I have lost my partner to cancer. We were both active in the Church, and, together, we loved worshiping with you. When I attend now, I feel a presence there that I did not before. I am brought to tears by many of the sermons preached and singing at communion. Could it be that, through the loss of my loved one, God’s love for me is being reinforced within my spirituality or am I just feeling too emotional?

Answer: We all know that grief is painful, but it’s important to know that it is also a healing process. As you move through your grief, you may be experiencing the warmth of community, the power of beautiful memories, or the appreciation of all the good that remains in your life. It could also be that in the discomfort of loss you became even more open to the healing power of Spirit, and now open to the Spirit more fully, you experience the power of Spirit more dramatically. And finally, spiritual growth, like all growth, is also a process. It could simply be that after years of reading, praying, studying, filling your mind with positive messages, you have merely grown to a new level of spiritual maturity and awareness. Whatever has sparked your spiritual renewal, I wouldn’t dismiss it as being “too” emotional, but I would encourage you to make the most of it and be thankful for the sweetness of deeper communion that you are experiencing. And certainly, God does offer comfort in our times of trial. I trust that God will bless you as your journey continues!