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books:

Healing: Questions and Answers for Those Who Mourn
Terence P. Curley

Alba House, 2002

Healing the Broken-Hearted: Consoling the Grief-Stricken

2 reviews
Terence P. Curley

Alba House, 1995

A very helpful tool for developing grief ministry
This book is valuable for those who want to develop grief ministry in the parish. It also provides an excellent overview for the bereaved. They are made more aware of the nature of support groups and special liturgies. The book is geared for parishes who want to care for the bereaved with good liturgical spirituality and rituals. It is very helpful especially for lay leaders who want to ...

Planning The Catholic Funeral

2 reviews
Terence P. Curley

Liturgical Press, 2005

Funeral Planning Made Easy
This is the first non-threatening to-do list for funeral planning I have seen and I'm not talking about the threat of death or even of filling out forms. Curley's book is all about forms and decisions, but they include options for turning over some responsibilities to others. The immediate decisions on funeral home and type of services are pretty straightforward, and having them made in advance ...

Six Steps for Managing Loss: A Catholic Guide Through Grief

6 reviews
Terence P. Curley

Alba House, 1997

Excellent resource for individuals or groups
If you are looking for a book which may be used individually or as an outline for a group...this is it. Here is a healing tool for the bereaved. It gives a clear and concise way for coping. It places the loss into the spiritual realm. This is really a unique approach for bereavement.

The Ministry of Consolers (Collegeville Ministry Series)

1 review
Terence P. Curley

Liturgical Press, 2004

Innovative book for ministering to the bereaved
This is an innovative book for grief ministry. Terence Curley is a national specialist for bereavement ministry. In this book there are stragedies, information, definitions and empathic resourcefulnees. It is a daily reference for those who minister. The book presents the multifaceted aspects of the ministry. It is an innovative approach which is an excellent tool for parish ministry, ...

Console One Another: A Guide for Christian Funerals

2 reviews
Terence P. Curley

Sheed & Ward, 1993

A valuable way of charting the funeral journey
This book charts the funeral journey and more than familiarizes the reader with the new Order of Christian Funerals. It is very readable and reaches those who want to prepare funeral liturgies by keeping in mind the ministry of consolation. This is a valuable tool for those interested in explaining and implementing meaningful aspects of separation and loss. Provisions are made for ways to ...

The Ministry of Consolation: The Parish Guide for Comforting the Bereaved

2 reviews
Terence P. Curley

Alba House, 1993

Innovative approach to loss
This book has some very practical chapters which speak to the relgious dimensions of grief. The chap[ter on children and loss gives insights to the child's psychology. Magical thinking and how the child experiences loss are highlighted. It is a book which includes children in the grieving process.

A Way of the Cross for the Bereaved

2 reviews
Terence P. Curley

Alba House, 1996

This assists the bereaved to join their pain with the Lord.
This is a spiritual self-help approach for the bereaved. They are able to ritualize loss through joining their journey with the Lord. The art work done by Sr. Angelica provides a meditative tone for the booklet. This way of the cross may be prayed all at once or in stages. It is a one of a kind book for the bereaved.