From Tears to Tranquillity: Finding Strength after Loss
A companion for the heartbroken, the grieving, and the healing.
Grief doesn’t follow a timetable. It twists, it lingers, it surprises. Whether you’ve recently lost someone dear or are still carrying pain from years ago, From Tears to Tranquillity offers a gentle guide through the storm.
Written by Rev. Dr. MG Lazarus, this heartfelt book blends real-life counselling experiences, spiritual wisdom, and psychological insight to help you move through the pain of loss — at your own pace.
Inside, You Will Discover:
- True stories of people who found hope after deep sorrow
- Simple practices to help you cope day by day
- Reflections and prayers for quiet moments
- Guided exercises to honour your loss and move forward
- Tools to support others walking their own grief journey
This is not a textbook. It’s a conversation. A quiet one. A hopeful one. A companion you can come back to whenever the tears return.
Who It’s For
- Anyone who has lost a loved one — recently or long ago
- Family and friends supporting someone through grief
- Counsellors, clergy, or helpers looking for insight and language to comfort others
- Those wrestling with their faith after loss
Key Features
- 200+ pages of healing insight
- Faith-based reflections with inclusive, gentle language
- End-of-chapter prompts and journaling space
- Available in Paperback, Hardcover, and eBook editions
- Audiobook coming soon
What Readers Are Saying
“It felt like the author was sitting beside me, understanding everything I couldn’t put into words.”
— Mary T.
“I read this after my father passed. I cried, prayed, and slowly found my footing again. This book held me together.”
— Fiona R.
“Honest, gentle, and full of grace.”
— Daniel C.
Tranquillity Companion App
Take the Journey Deeper This book includes a free digital companion. The Tranquillity App (available for Android) helps you apply these lessons with daily check-ins and privacy-first journaling.
About the Author
“I wrote From Tears to Tranquillity for every heart that has been broken by loss. As a mental health professional and Catholic Deacon, I have walked alongside many people in their darkest moments — and this book is my way of offering you the same compassion, understanding, and quiet hope.”
Rev. Dr. MG Lazarus is a mental health professional, Catholic Deacon, and counsellor with over three decades of experience supporting individuals and families through grief, trauma, and transition. His unique blend of psychology and spirituality brings depth, warmth, and clarity to difficult conversations.
Dr Lazarus is also the author of:
- Bonds and Blessings: Integrating Psychology and Scripture for Healing Family Life
- Break Free to Own Your Space: Speak with Confidence and Reclaim Your Boundaries
When he’s not writing or seeing clients, you’ll find him with his family, in quiet prayer, or listening deeply — where the best stories always begin.