Overwhelmed With Grief

When Jesus predicted his death and resurrection to his disciples on day in Galilee (Mt 17:22),"they were overwhelmed with grief." They seemed to have heard only "killing", and not  "being raised on the third day", which naturally would have gone right over their heads.  Even when it did happen, it took awhile for them to comprehend and accept it. Evidently, Jesus let it slide, knowing he would have to repeat it again, and turned his attention to the paying of the temple tax with the coin found in the mouth of a fish.
No doubt we'd all like to find such a fish  to take care of our financial needs, but is there also a fish which will help us with our own overwhelming grief?
St. Jane Frances de Chantal, whose memorial occurs today, lost her beloved husband in a hunting accident, was fell into deep grief and depression, understandably, for he was killed by a friend in the hunting party. She turned to prayer, education of her children and the counsel of St. Francis de Sales, whose practical advice helped her out of her grief and led her to start the Order of the Visitation, a congregation of Sisters for women who might not be accepted in traditional Orders.  Widows, the infirm, and even the uneducated were accepted and found joy in living out the generosity and spirit of Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth. From her grief, she brought forth life and hope.  When "bad news" comes, may we stem the slide into depression by offering a prayer to St. Jane Frances for her guidance.
Bro. Rene