Experiencing the death of a child is one of the most heartbreaking and traumatic experiences a parent can go through. Although it is widely acknowledged that one in four pregnancies will end in miscarriage, sadly many women will experience the loss of a baby during pregnancy with little or no support. Many couples may also … Continue reading Anima Family Grief Support: a new ministry for those impacted by miscarriage, infant and child loss
'O Come, O Come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel...that mourns in lonely exile here...until the Son of God appear.' These words of the beautiful Advent Carol struck me deeply this week and I carried them with me and deeply pondered them. By Walter Langley They got me thinking about the word 'mournful'. I often find … Continue reading How Long O Lord
Dear Anima Sisters and Friends, Welcome to Spring 2019. We hope our newest blog reflections will, like Spring, bring you some green shoots of faith and hope! Our Anima contributions are aimed at nurturing the soul - despite hearing from each other how dispiriting the year has been. There is serious drought in some parts … Continue reading A letter for you – Sorrowing With Our Mother
