
SOLACE: Soul + Grief
This podcast is sponsored by SOULPLUSGRACE serving the San José area, offering grief support and grief journeying with spirituality. I hope to help you travel through grief with God at your side.
"I am a trained Spiritual Director for those who seek to complete the 19th Annotation of St. Igantius’ spiritual exercises OR seek spiritual direction while grieving. I have also worked as a hospital/cemetery chaplain and grief doula. I believe all paths lead to God and that all traditions are due respect and honour. I take my sacred inspiration from all of my patients and companions–past, present and future; the Dalai Lama, James Tissot, St. John of the Cross, the Buddha, Saint Teresa of Ávila, and, of course, Íñigo who became known as St. Ignatius. I utilize art, poetry, music, aromatherapy, yoga, lectio divina, prayer and meditation in my self-work and work with others. I believe in creating a sacred space for listening; even in the most incongruous of surroundings."
BACKGROUND
- Jesuit Retreat Center, Los Altos, CA -- Pierre Favre Program, 3 year training to give the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius
- Centro de Espiritualidad de Loyola, Spain -- The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola -- 30 Day Silent Retreat/
- Center for Loss & Life Transition – Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training (30 hrs) Ft. Collins, CO
- California State University Institute for Palliative Care--Palliative Care Chaplaincy Specialty Cert. (90 hrs)
- Sequoia Hospital, Redwood City, CA -- Clinical Pastoral Education
- 19th Annotation with Fumiaki Tosu, San Jose, CA, Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
- Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA M.A. – Pastoral Ministries
CONTACT ME: candeelucas@soulplusgrace.com with questions to be answered in future episodes.
Episodes
Soul Food: Religious Poetry for the Bereaved

GOOD FRIDAY: The Shepherd's Psalm

Desert Night with Jesus: When Grief Feels Impossible

Into the Desert

Grief's Desert: Finding God in Lent

Wholeness in a Fractured World: Fr. Greg Boyle's Wisdom - WITH TERRY JELLEY

Extraordinary Grace/Ordinary Moments

Healing Words

A Heart's Path to Spiritual Growth

Light and Shadows in Sorrow

A Day in the Life of Grief

Stepping from Heartache into Hope

Grieving Through Spiritual Consolation and Desolation

Guided by Love Through the Shadows

A Journey of Healing with Presence - WITH TERRY JELLEY

Connecting Hearts Beyond the Veil

Embracing New Beginnings Through Faith

Guided by Grace in the Midst of Sorrow

In the Gentle Embrace of Letting Go - WITH TERRY JELLEY

Embracing Grief as a Spiritual Journey

Advent's Light: Navigating Grief and Joy

Comfort of Faith in Mourning

Held Gently in God's Memory

Reflections of Hope and Divine Comfort
