death

In keeping with our November remembrance of those who have died, this month we will survey several biblical perspectives on death and the afterlife. In a book as large and diverse as the Bible, we can expect to find a great variety of ideas…

Q. Dear Father:  On Dec. 10, 2016, I lost my beloved 44-year-old husband to a sudden death. He had no symptoms until three days before he died. We were married for 14 years and have one daughter. We have a lot of friends and family members…

by Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP I have a skull on my desk Several years into my time in the convent, I decided to acquire a little ceramic skull for my desk, and I started to meditate on my death regularly. I have been meditating daily…

by Fr. Roland Guilmain, AA Dear Father: I’ve been thinking about how our culture handles death. Why do we say “rest in peace” when a person dies? What does it mean? What are the origins of this phrase? – Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Your…

We remember our deceased family and friends in November with the commemoration of All Saints and All Souls. When we recall their passing, it is natural for us to wonder about questions such as: Is there life after death? What will eternal…

In the northern part of the United States this is the season when mortality is on the mind. Leaves fall, the harvest is gathered, and nature retreats in anticipation of the deathly stillness of winter. With the Church’s annual…

My van skidded to a stop when the sign by the railroad track flashed red — there hadn’t been any advanced warning light. Seconds later, I felt the impact of the other vehicle crashing into my van, but at first, I didn’t know what had…