In 2000, shaner, aka Sandy, lost her youngest son, 24-year-old Shane. A devout Catholic, she joined Beliefnet as a way to cope with her loss. Even her user name was chosen to honor her son. She started this prayer circle for all bereaved parents, and the prayer circle became one of the most popular in Beliefnet history, with more than 400 pages’ worth of responses.
What shaner Has to Say

“I believe strongly in the two most important Commandments that Our Lord gave us, “Love God with your whole being and love your neighbor as yourself.” That’s how I try to live my life. One of my favorite Scripture pieces is “Faith, Hope and Love and the greatest of these is Love.” Love is the only emotion that truly matters and never dies.”
What Others Have To Say About Her:
“She is the heart and soul of the Catholicism boards. I don’t know what we would do without her! She has been hosting with us for a long time and is always on the spot starting discussions and making those boards, in the Faith Communities forum, interesting and welcoming.” — BeliefnetCheryl, who is a Beliefnet Community staff member
“Shaner is a bright beacon of light on a hilltop, who preaches the Gospel always, using words only when necessary.” — White-Dove
“Shaner has been a excellent host, not only because she helps others learn Catholicism, but because she is just as eager to learn more about it as to teach. Well done Shaner!” — malanga
Want to see shaner in action? You can view her profile here She also spends a lot of time hanging out on the Catholicism boards.