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Articles

The following is a list of articles relating to grief, bereavement, and loss.

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The NCMB began including a Spanish article in Journey beginning with the 2006 Spring issue. We would like our readers to suggest other topics that might be addressed. Please e-mail NCMB with your suggestions.

A subscription to Journey is available as a benefit of membership to NCMB.

Entering Lent by Ron Rolheiser, OMI | El Paso de la Vida by Rev. Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from 2010 #1 issue of Journey

Home or Hope for the Holidays by Harold Ivan Smith | Ya llegan las Fiestas by Rev. Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from 2009 #4 issue of Journey

Our Misconceptions about Suicide by Ron Rohlheiser, OMI | El Suicidio by Rev. Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from 2009 #3 issue of Journey

Thanksgiving Day In Italy: Mourning in the Church’s Ordinary Time by Fr. Kevin McDonough | La Soledad by Rev. Diácono Ray Ortega.
Lead articles from 2009 #2 issue of Journey

Lent: A Way Out of the Shadows by Andrew Cameron-Mowat SJ | 'Renacer en Cristo'
Mis queridos Hermanos by Rev. Diácono Ray Ortega.
Lead articles from Lent 2009 edition of Journey

Helping Bereaved Children Cope With The Holidays by Rev. Deacon Brian K. Shaffer, CPBS, GC-C, CT | Queridos Hermanos by Rev. Diácono Ray Ortega.
Lead articles from the Holiday 2008 edition of Journey

Finding God in Times of Grief (Part II) by Father Tony Stanganelli | El Pasado y el Futuro by Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from the September 2008 edition of Journey

Finding God in Times of Grief (Part I) by Father Tony Stanganelli | Unos Pocos Hechos by Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from the May 2008 edition of Journey

Henri J. M. Nouwen and The Return of the Prodigal Son by Kathryn Morse | Como prevenir la Depresión by Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from the Winter 2008 edition of Journey

Celebrating Life Inside the Communion of Saints by Ron Rolheiser, OMI | El Dolor; No, no estamos enloqueciendo by Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from the Fall 2007 edition of Journey

Painful Goodbyes and the Ascension by Ron Rolheiser  | La Felicidad Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from the Summer 2007 edition of Journey.

May The Angels Welcome You by Marie Therese Ruthmann  | La Depresión Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from the Spring 2007 edition of Journey.

Disenfranchised Grief In A Broken World by Mary Ann Wachtel  | Decidete A Volar Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead articles from the Winter 2006 edition of Journey.

Coping with Compassion Fatigue by M. Donna MacLeod RN, MSN  | 
Cuando Llega El Dolor Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead article from the Fall 2006 edition of Journey.

Creating Memories by Joan Ross  |  Tener Al Señor Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead article from the Summer 2006 edition of Journey.

The Birth of Grace by Sarah Bane  |  La Gran Promesa Diácono Ray Ortega
Lead article from the Spring 2006 edition of Journey.

Healing Humor by Martha Burke Tressler
Lead article from the Winter 2005 edition of Journey.

Praying for the Dead by Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Lead article from the Fall 2005 edition of Journey.

Suicide: Most Misunderstood of All Deaths by Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Lead article from the Summer 2005 edition of Journey.

Good News in the Midst of Tears by Susan Blum Gerding, Ed.D
Lead article from the Spring 2005 edition of Journey.

A White Rose for Kristen: Connecting at the Heart with the Person We Loved by Linda Cherek, RN, MSW, LICSW, CT
Lead article from the Winter 2004 edition of Journey.

Give the Gift of Dying Well to Your Loved Ones by Betsy Knestrick
Lead article from the Fall 2004 edition of Journey.

Last Respects: Emerging Trends in Catholic Funerals
As Catholics ponder the last things, it's good to consider funeral arrangements as well. This article contains a quote from NCMB President-elect, John Cherek.

Grieving the Loss of a Pet by Anne Robertson
Helping people through pet-loss should be part of bereavement ministry.