Death
The Great Surrender: Embracing ‘Sister Death’
St. Francis embraced all journeys of life—and even his own death—with a willing heart.
Beginnings and Endings
As a writer, one of the most intimidating but also exciting things is a blank page. On the one hand, it means that the possibilities are endless. But it also means that I have to navigate into new territory.
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‘Dead Man Walking’ at 30: The Fight Continues
“Grace comes and wakes us up,” says Sister Helen Prejean, who has dedicated her life to fighting capital punishment in the United States. “It’s what you do with it when it comes that counts.”
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A Practical Guide to Death for Catholics
On All Souls’ Day, we celebrate all those who have passed away. This author addresses questions people may have about the practicalities of a Catholic death and burial.
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Life vs. Death
In our thoughts and actions, we pit life against death when, through the lens of faith, we have an alternative capacity to see beyond this conflict.
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Jesus, My Love!
I’m always intrigued with people’s last words before they pass on. Blessed Eleanor Arcangela’s (1460–1495) last words were, “Jesus, my love!”
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Notes from a Friar: A Closer Look at Heaven
Eternity will be the revelation not only of all God’s love and goodness, but also of all that we have meant to each other.
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