Praying Our Goodbyes [Paperback]

Joyce Rupp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1989

Here is a book designed to help readers recognize, ritualize, reflect on and re-orient themselves in the face of loss--to help heal the hurts caused by goodbyes and the anxieties encountered by change, whether caused by death, loss of a job, crisis, or whatever.

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Letting go of what we cherish is one of the hardest things we ever have to do. And that includes letting go of jobs, homes, relationships, good health, illusions, self-importance, and even loved ones. But unless we learn to say goodbye as well as hello, we are crippled by our suffering.
This tender and realistic book can be your personal guide to accepting our inevitable goodbyes even as it reminds us that when we are suffering most deeply, the seed of hope still lives within us. Discover the emotions that goodbyes awaken and turn to the twenty-four specific prayers designed to help you deal with nearly every imaginable kind of loss.
PRAYING OUR GOODBYES should not be kept for special occasions, however, for its poetic wisdom offers the means of enriching every day, of saying hello and goodbye to every precious moment of life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

JOYCE RUPP, O.S.M., describes herself as a spiritual midwife. She is a much sought-after retreat director and conference speaker. She has written numerous books, magazine and journal articles. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 183 pages
• Publisher: Ave Maria Press (May 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877933707
• ISBN-13: 978-0877933700
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #845,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and from the heart, December 1, 2000

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This review is from: Praying Our Goodbyes (Mass Market Paperback)

My mother gave me a copy of "Praying Our Goodbyes" in 1998, shortly after the death of my son. I am just now getting around to absorbing its wonderful, tender message. I especially like the parts on taking quiet times to reflect on the loss of a loved one. Many may have anger or disappointment with God when a loved one dies and Joyce addresses that and focuses on how our prayers change with loss. She includes many meaningful prayers for various losses in our lives. ---Alice J. Wisler, "Slices of Sunlight, A Cookbook of Memories"

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Praying Our Goodbyes (Mass Market Paperback)

My son died 6 mo. ago at the age of 18 & this book was one of the most comforting books I have read.I highlighted passages to refer back to on dark days. Good for all kinds of life's "Goodbyes".

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was a Godsend, May 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Praying Our Goodbyes (Mass Market Paperback)

The author's words are profound and provide comfort and guidance to those suffering through the various good-byes of life. It helped me work through a very painful relationship break-up. Her description of the "existenstial ache" was a particular comfort and is something we can all relate to. It helps to know one is not alone in one's "aloneness". The prayers and exercises are healing.