Suicide
Purgatory on Earth?
I read somewhere a theory that after death we live our lives over again to see the sins we committed, the people we hurt, and that impact on others. At my advanced age, I am constantly recalling various times in ...
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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 ...
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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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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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Pope’s prayer intention is for those struggling with suicidal thoughts
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, and for all people “who live in darkness and despair.”