Help!

[romancatholic94]

I posted this in another forums but i feel its more appropriate here… a few hours ago, my sister watched her best friend die of cancer. She held her hand, and watched her pass. She is absolutely devastated. She came home not to long ago and ask “why we bother praying because she just suffered and died at 16”. She also said that “prayer doesn’t work” and she is “tired of people telling her that it was for the best and God wants her”. I can completely understand her frustration as I am overwhelmed with confusion. My question is without upsetting her, how can I at least let her know that God loves her friend and loves her? Would this be better left untalked about? Please Help.

 

[Eufrosnia]

I posted this in another forums but i feel its more appropriate here… a few hours ago, my sister watched her best friend die of cancer. She held her hand, and watched her pass. She is absolutely devastated. She came home not to long ago and ask “why we bother praying because she just suffered and died at 16”. She also said that “prayer doesn’t work” and she is “tired of people telling her that it was for the best and God wants her”. I can completely understand her frustration as I am overwhelmed with confusion. My question is without upsetting her, how can I at least let her know that God loves her friend and loves her? Would this be better left untalked about? Please Help.

You should message Brother JR.

forums.catholic-questions.org/member.php?u=71623

He will certainly be able to give advise.

The issue is that one can give a good solid Theological explanation here but that will not be what your sister needs. She needs comfort and to grieve. Certainly later on, do address these points but its hard for me to say what you should say to someone in her condition right now. Especially in the event that she is already not involved much in the faith.

The Brother might know better.

 

[Ysara]

I just want to let you know I will keep you and your Sister in my prayers… May Our Lady Mother of Sorrows be with your Sister and help her in her grief… also I will pray for your Sister’s friend … this is a difficult road for your sister… maybe a grief counsellor will help… Your support and prayers will help your Sister face this May God Bless you both

 

[CruceSignati]

Your sister probably needs time to heal. After experiencing something like that, I would too! Does your sister go to Mass regularly? Sometimes, going to Mass and Adoration will help to heal a broken soul. We all reach a point in our lives when we ask “,Why, God? Why??”
Praying for your sister

 

[Zekariya]

Death and sickness are a result of sin. Why do bad things happen to good people? Because of sin. We live in a fallen world. St Therese of Lisieux and St Gemma Galgani died untimely deaths. God doesn’t always say yes to prayer even if it is a prayer offered by a holy person. We all have to die at some point. Some die sooner than others.

May God remember her in his kingdom.