From Pittsburgh-“In my Christmas sermon, I always acknowledge the fact that for some, this isn’t ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’” said the Rev. Louis Hays, rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon.
“I offer words of comfort and hope and reassure those who are grieving or are alone that it’s OK not to be in the holiday spirit,” he said.
Rev. Hays said the church encourages families to seek professional help if they are having difficulty dealing with grief. because most clergy are not trained as counselors.
He said the best thing to do as clergy is to “provide the ministry of presence.”
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http://www.post-gazette.com/local/south/2014/11/26/For-some-in-Pittsburgh-region-the-blues-can-color-holiday-celebrations/stories/201411260073
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