TODAY's Craig Melvin spoke with his pastor, Rev. Jeff Rider, at Green's Farms Church in Westport, Connecticut about the conversations he had with his brother Lawrence, who was a Baptist minister, and coping with loss. Rev. Rider shared how he counsels those experiencing grief during the holidays.

After officiating the 8 PM Simbang Gabi last night, Dec. 18, churchgoers at the Holy Family Parish in Bolo, Bauan, Batangas were serenanded by the mass presider Rev. Fr. Crispin Vejano, SVD, belting the song “O Holy Night.