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Embracing Our Dying
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The Theological Vision of Life & Death
"The Catholic health care ministry faces the reality of death with the confidence of faith. In the face of death—for many, a time when hope seems lost—the church witnesses to her belief that God has created each person for eternal life... The truth that life is a precious gift from God has profound implications for the question of stewardship over human life. We are not the owners of our lives and, hence, do not have absolute power over life. We have a duty to preserve our life and to use for the glory of God, but the duty to preserve our life and to use it for the glory of God, but the duty to preserve life is not absolute..." ERD Part Five, Introduction.
"All human beings must live their lives in accordance with God's plan. Life is given to them as a possession which must bear fruit here on earth but which must wait for eternal life to achieve its full and absolute perfection." Euthanasia, CDF, 1980.
Embracing Our Dying
If those who are dying are embraced by their family and their community, they will not seek death, but will live their last days well, and then accept death when it comes.
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Additional Resources
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Embracing Our Dying - Included on this site, sponsored by the California Catholic Conference, is an overview of Catholic moral theology on death and dying, current medical and hospital practices, the state of the law regarding end-of-life issues, articles of interest, church documents, information on parish nurses, parish health ministry, hospice care and other parish-based services, and answers to frequently asked questions
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California Catholic Conference - The CCC site offers vital updates and important information and resources under its End of Life tab.
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Californians Against Assisted Suicide - This coallition was established to defeat ongoing legislative attempts to legalize physician-assisted suicide in California. Its effectiveness results from the cooperation of a number of medical, religious and disability organizations working together for a common cause.
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Priests for Life - As an officially approved association of Catholic Clergy who give special emphasis to the pro-life teachings of the Church, Priests for Life offers assistance to clergy and the faithful in addressing pro-life topics including euthanasia, along with training and resources.
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Patients Rights Council - Formerly the International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide, this site provides the latest information on public policy, current cases, and updated information on medical directives.
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Wesley J. Smith - In his blog---Second-Hand Smoke---on First Things, Smith exposes attempts to strip the sick and disabled of their dignity. Far from a compassionate answer to suffering, assisted suicide is a new form of oppression.
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