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Nov. 2, 2025 | Supporting the grieving, honoring the departed
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How we remember our loved ones has changed over the years — but the need to grieve, honor and support one another remains timeless. In this All Souls Day episode, Michael Ruck Sr., president of Ruck Funeral Homes and parishioner of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, joins Rita Buettner for a heartfelt conversation about the evolving ways families remember those they’ve lost. Together, they explore how we can keep memories alive, walk with others through grief, and find comfort in faith and community.

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