In this issue of
Every Day Catholic, main article author Mary Jo Dangel shares from her own experience of making end-of-life decisions for her two adult sons, naturally weaving the Church's teaching and organ donation into her story. Frank Frost spotlights the movie
Tuesdays with Morrie and offers insights for reflection and discussion in the “Movie Moments" column. Sister Mary Giovanni Monge, founder of Angela Hospice Home Care in Livonia, Michigan, shares insights about death and care of the dying in “Putting Shoes on the Gospel" by Joan McKamey. Jeanne Hunt explores talking with children about death in “Passing on the Faith" and invites us to share in “a little wake" in the Prayer. The issue is rounded out with a quote from Pope Benedict XVI and with questions for reflection and discussion.
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