dless than happy marriages my feel liberated by the death of their spouse. They may also delight in the experience of daily life in the companionship of Jesus, the perfect Bridegroom. Others may at first be angry at God for taking away a cherished husband. They may come to a new realization of the love of Jesus for them as they experience them saving them from depression, anxiety, and despair, often through the ministry of loving people.
Many widows, having much more time for prayer and Church activities, will be drawn to daily Mass and to lay groups for fellowship and service. After the first years of exhaustion from the stresses of widowhood, they my find themselves full of energy and wisdom to help others in church and society.
With widowhood comes a different vision of eternity. Ardent prayer for the spouse, presumed to be in purgatory, lifts the soul of the widow above the concerns of daily life on earth. She begins to sense a reality of the beloved, helping her from beyond and awaiting their reunion.

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LIFE IN TRANSITION

“ I WIL SEND THE ADVOCATE TO YOU” Jn 16:7
What is your life’s purpose? Having a purpose can help weather the highs and lows of life. Knowing what our purpose is, it is easier to move on when things get hard.
We all go through times of transition when our life’s purpose may be harder to see or hold on to. These transitions can help us clarify what our true purpose is.
For example, if you poured all your energies in your job, you might feel more that a little loss when you retire.
Of, if you build your life completely around raising children, things might be shaky when they have all grown up and moved away from home.
Then, your husband dies creating unexpected challenges for you. Transitions like these can lead us to ask: what am I supposed to do now? As a widow: who am I, anyway?
When Jesus left his disciples, he helped them clarify their life’s purpose. He knew that his departure will upset them terribly, so he assures them that He will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to be with them and guide them. He promises that this Spirit will help them stay focused on the most important purpose in life: to love Him and follow Him.
Your life’s transition as a widow does has a purpose. And its most glorious purpose ever: to be united with Christ and your husband, here and for eternity!

The Diocesan Widows of Divine Mercy
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