To the Ends of the Earth: Legacy – Week 4, Day 4 – Those Who Mourn Are Blessed

Mark C. McCann | 05/01/2025

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When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears,

and delivers them out of all their troubles.

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted,

and saves the crushed in spirit.

Many are the afflictions of the righteous;

but the LORD delivers him out of them all.

Psalms 34:17–19

But this I call to mind,

and therefore I have hope:

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases,

his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:21–23

No one escapes grief. The death of a loved one breaks our hearts and crushes our spirits. We experience trouble, struggles, shame, and disappointment. Our place within the kingdom of God does not shield us from the pain of living in a broken world; but when we cry out, our prayers are heard. Our Father is never far from his children, and he desires to deliver us from all our woes.

As Catholic men, we are blessed to belong to a family that forever experiences the unending mercy of our heavenly Father. We who mourn experience the comforting touch of the overflowing presence of God. As we discover the hope that is ours in Christ, we are able to share that message of hope with others. We become shining examples of Christ’s compassion, carrying on his legacy of healing and comfort as we add our own unique voice to the Church. Strengthened by the mercy of God, we can speak life to those who mourn, helping to transform their lives so that they too may leave their own special mark on the Body.

Questions for reflection

How has God comforted you with his unending mercy during your own times of mourning?

Where has God turned mourning into a renewing love in your family of faith?

How can you bless those who grieve by helping them to experience the comfort of Christ?

Praying with Scripture

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Mt 5:4)

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About the Author

Mark C. McCann

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Mark C. McCann is an author and Ministry Consultant with more than 30 years of writing and ministry experience. He has published articles for a number of Catholic magazines and websites including St. Anthony Messenger, Emmanuel Magazine, Liguorian Magazine, Catholic Stand, the Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He recently published the 4-volume Catholic men's devotional, To the Ends of the Earth, as well as the 2021 Advent Daybreaks devotional and 2022 Lenten Daybreaks devotional with Liguori Publishing. He has also released his End Times novel series, Jacob's Dream: The Vision and Jacob's Dream: The Final Battle. He was a radio host and producer for 8 years at a Connecticut Christian radio station and has worked as a Catholic religion teacher/campus minister and a parish youth minister. He has also served the Norwich, CT Diocese as a Youth Ministry Director and Family Life Director. He currently lives in Connecticut with his Proverbs 31 wife, where together they have brought up three incredible children. He strives each day to live out his call to be a man of words. You can learn more about Mark and his writing at www.wordsnvisions.com.