SOLACE: Soul + Grief
This podcast is sponsored by SOULPLUSGRACE serving the San José area, offering grief support and grief journeying with spirituality. We hope to help you travel through grief with God at your side. Candee Lucas, your host, is a Jesuit-trained-and-inspired spiritual companion to the dying and their families, friends and caretakers.
"I am a trained Spiritual Director for those who seek to complete the 19th Annotation of St. Igantius’ spiritual exercises. 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
SOLACE: Soul + Grief
What is Already Known
Have you ever felt completely alone in your grief, wondering if God was still with you? Offering spiritual insights and reflections inspired by Hosea 11, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to recognize God's everlasting love, even when it feels most distant.
Join us as we explore the depths of God's love and presence in our darkest moments. Listen for comforting words that remind you of your intrinsic value and the unbounded love that accompanies you every step of the way. Go with God and embrace the path ahead.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION WHILE GRIEVING IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE
You can reach us at: candeelucas@soulplusgrace.com to arrange personal spiritual direction.
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We welcome you to SOLACE: Soul+ Grief. I'm glad you're here. I'm Candee Lucas, a Jesuit-trained Catholic chaplain and spiritual director, and I've been involved with a bereavement ministry since 2009. We know that loss can make profound changes in people's lives. We understand how difficult it is to travel this path of grief and how important and monumental the loss of a loved one can be. So we created this podcast to help you walk with God as you grieve your losses; understand what's happening in your heart and soul as you grieve; to be available in the best way we can to accompany you on this journey. You're always welcome in this circle of healing, love and support. This is what is already known. Remember always, even in the depths of your grief, that you are loved by God. If you reread Hosea 11, you will hear his words to you-- I fell in love with you when you were still a child and I have called you my child ever since. Thus you were called. But you went your own way. You offered sacrifice to carved images. I drew you with human ties, with cords of love, but I seemed to you as one who imposed a yoke on your jaws, though I was offering you food. I fell in love with you when you were still a child and I have called you my son ever since. Thus you were called, but you went your own way and made sacrifice and offerings to carved images. I have pampered you, taking you in my arms, but you have ignored my healing care. I drew you with human ties, with cords of love, but I seemed to you as one who imposed a yoke on your jaws though I was offering you food.
Candee:This is what is already known that God chose you, that he chooses you every day. He chooses you to love. He chooses you to be his own dear child In your grief. Sometimes His face seems far away or clouded, but His voice still exists in your heart and you should stop and take a listen, be very still, listen for that voice, open your heart a little wider if that is required, and hear Him speak to you, experience that healing love, the healing love He offers you, and get lost in the pool of His eyes as they gaze upon you. Keep ever the message close to your heart that you are loved, that His love is unbounded and everlasting and accompanies you on your daily journey through grief, as you remind and remember your lost loved one. See if you can find Him there. It will reward you again and again To call His name, reach out your hand to Him, offer praise, offer love, and He will offer you sustenance. That concludes another episode.
Candee:A new one drops every Friday. Please join us on Spotify, Amazon Music or Apple. Thank you for joining us. Spiritual direction is always available. See my contact email in the show notes. This is Candee Lucas, your host, chaplain and spiritual director. Go with God. Namaste, vaya con Dios.
