Issue 32.11
Our culture places a lot of emphasis on death being final. Even though we are a diverse nation of many faiths believing in an afterlife, as a culture we view death and dying as the ultimate tragedy. Many give lip service to their […]
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Issue 32.11 Our culture places a lot of emphasis on death being final. Even though we are a diverse nation of many faiths believing in an afterlife, as a culture we view death and dying as the ultimate tragedy. Many give lip service to their […] Issue 27.11 On occasion I have the privilege of being with a family when their loved one dies and have the honor of praying with the family at this precious moment. Creating the opportunity and space for family members to say their last words to […] Issue 22.11 Our culture is a noisy one, filled with talk, chatter and often dissonant sounds. Whether it’s the TV, radio or music on our Mp-3s, CDs or audio tapes, we are bombarded with constant noise of one kind or another. Some of us even […] Issue 18.11 There is still much confusion and misunderstanding about Hospice and what it offers. This was brought home to me at a training I attended last week on Spirituality and the End of Life Care. One of the participants shared how she struggled for […] Issue 13.11 We are all connected in a deep and abiding way. This is a spiritual truth held by many of the world’s religions. We are One in Spirit and through our connection with the Divine, we are one family. March 31st, 2011 | Category: Luigi Persichetti | Comments are closed Issue 7.11 When one decides to companion or “be with” a dying person, we enter into a journey that becomes a sacred path. The two of us journey together for awhile knowing at some point each of us will have to let go and surrender […] Issue 2.11 Diane Sawyer recently interviewed Dr. Tim Johnson who is doing research on terminally ill patients and their responses to the dying process. He spoke specifically about a grandmother, named Lois, who had cancer and refused chemotherapy treatment knowing […] Issue 50.10 Nurses, doctors, social workers and caregivers alike strive to make this time of year special for those who are facing the reality of dying. Caregivers are constantly looking for new and creative ways to make life more enjoyable for their patients and loved […] Issue 43.10 Many religious traditions have a belief in “The Community of Saints” in one form or another. This is believing in our ability to communicate with the heroes of our particular religious traditions. Perhaps we may even pray to them, that we may imitate […] Issue 40.10 I am doubly blessed because I love what I do and I meet the neatest people in life. They are so inspiring and heroic in facing their illnesses and pending death. One reason a person may qualify […] |
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