Sing Out, My Soul Facing Challenges and Grief as a Catholic- By Fr. Joel Thompson, SJ

Fr. Joel Thompson, SJ, wrote a reflection for the Diocese of Georgetown discussing how Catholics can navigate grief and life's difficulties through faith. Thompson notes that while some versions of Christianity suggest following Jesus prevents hardship, scripture and life experience show that faith does not exempt people from suffering.

Thompson points to the life of Jesus, who faced mockery, abandonment, and grief, as evidence that God understands human weakness. He explains that faith is a living relationship with God based on trust and acceptance of what God reveals. To assist those in crisis, Thompson references Ray Repp’s song, Sing Out, My Soul, which encourages believers to place their cares in God's hands when feeling lonely or misunderstood.