"What we owe the old is reverence, but all they ask for is consideration, attention, not to be discarded and forgotten." – Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, "To Grow in Wisdom"
Cannot wait for this important book by @HMChochinov international leader in dignity conserving care & the essence of medicine - this should be required reading for every medical student! Our ‘tone in care’ is critical to enhancing personhood. Thanks @HMChochinov
In this interactive 90-minute session presented by Anna Towers, Drs. Leonie Herx, James Downar and Golda Tradounsky will lead participants in a reflection of how the availability of MAiD has led to new questions regarding palliative care philosophy, practice and education.
Excellent work by The Minister of Mental Health for Saskatchewan working towards real help for those struggling with mental health.
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Let us renew our devotion to the One whom Jesus bequeathed to us as Mother and Queen. Let us entrust to her intercession the daily prayer for peace, so that all people may be convinced that in this world we must help each other to build the civilization of love.
— Benedict XVI
“Even proponents of the most permissible MAID regimes should be uncomfortable with death being offered to patients as a “treatment plan,” which is precisely the type of ableist devaluation of life that disability advocates had warned about.” theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
When, in adoration, we look at the consecrated Host, we encounter the greatness of his gift.
Through this gaze of adoration, Jesus draws us toward himself, within his mystery, through which he wants to transform us as he transformed the Host.
— Benedict XVI
Be afraid neither of the world, nor of the future, nor of your weakness. The Lord has allowed you to live in this moment of history so that, by your faith, his name will continue to resound throughout the world.
— Benedict XVI
“Giving God the first minutes of your day will pay dividends later. I promise you, He will multiply your time. You’ll get more done and have a peaceful heart while doing it” - Lisa Brenninkmeyer hallow.com/daily-quote/2022-… via @HallowApp
Touching base Saturday following early morning Mass at @HalifaxYarmouth St Catherine Siena church with Dr Alana Cormier, Haligonian who attended 2000 Rome World Youth Day & a member Canadian Federation of Catholic Physicians Societies @cfcps09 @ArchOttawa