Suicide

Stone angel in a cemetery

Is Suicide a Sin?

I once read in a Catholic newspaper that suicide may not be a sin if a person is depressed or mentally ill or does not appreciate that what he or she is doing is wrong. What does the Catholic Church teach about this?

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man being sad, grieving

Grief Often Leads to Grace

As Dietrich Bonhoeffer put it: “Nothing can make up for the absence of someone we love."
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Life Is Worth Living

There are certain moments in our lives that stick with us. Some are happy; some are sad. But they change our lives, nonetheless.
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soldier praying over american flag

A New Perspective on Memorial Day

Reflect Once a year we set aside a day to honor those who have sacrificed their lives as part of their military service. We honor those who died in combat but we should also honor those whose minds and spirits ...
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Sun in the sky

Assurance about Heaven 

How can I know if I will go to heaven? 
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Jesus and his cross

Why Was Christ Executed?

Knowing that God is all-powerful, why did he allow Christ to be executed? 
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A suicide prevention sign is seen on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in 2008. Catholic ministry leaders shared with OSV News pastoral strategies for preventing suicide, as the nation observes Suicide Prevention Month in September. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

‘We need to talk about suicide,’ says Catholic mental health expert

As National Suicide Prevention Month draws to a close, a Catholic mental health expert told OSV News that open, ongoing conversations about suicide are crucial.
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