Episode 242: Judy Foy on her book Comfort: Meeting God in Grief (January 20, 2026)

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Judy Foy on her book Comfort: Meeting God in Grief (January 20, 2026)

Find Hope and Healing Through Contemplative Prayer After LossWhen grief leaves you questioning everything, including your faith, Comfort: Meeting God in Grief offers a gentle way back to spiritual connection. This unique 52-week devotional combines contemplative prayer practices with grief healing principles, creating space for both mourning and spiritual growth.What makes this book different:

• Addresses God's presence in grief—often missing from secular grief support
• Emphasizes moving forward and healing, not just surviving loss
• Integrates Visio Divina and Lectio Divina with creative expression exercises
• Written by a certified Grief Educator who understands loss personally

Author Judy Foy believes that nature points us toward understanding God, and that true healing comes from integrating our losses into our lives rather than trying to overcome them. Each weekly reflection includes practical prayer guidance, spiritual exercises, and creative prompts designed to help you process grief while deepening your relationship with God.Perfect for those new to contemplative prayer or returning to faith after loss, this book provides a structured yet gentle approach to spiritual formation during one of life's most challenging seasons.

Comfort: Meeting God in Grief: Foy, Judy: 9798286913442: Amazon.com: Books