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‘We Are the Lord’s: A Catholic Guide to Difficult End-of-Life Questions'

by Father Jeffrey Kirby
080219 we are the lord2No one likes to think about death and many are not ready for it, either as the patient or a loved one. And yet, the dying process is oftentimes marked by an array of diverse and confusing questions that can catch anyone off guard.

“We Are the Lord’s” is a succinct, quick-reference guide to difficult end-of-life questions, framed by divine wisdom and Church teaching. Its easy-to-read chapters and question-and-answer format can be a welcomed help to any person or family who are searching for answers during a difficult and traumatic time.

It straightforwardly addresses end-of-life questions, such as the gift of life, redemptive suffering, judgment, and the hope of eternal life, as well as how to properly understand the Catholic funeral Mass.

Whether as a preparation for a future journey or as an immediate guide for you now, “We Are the Lord’s” is available and ready to help.

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071919 sermon bookThe Catholic Church has seen and weathered numerous crises in its two millennia, and always one or more of its priests and bishops stood up and rallied the faithful. Featuring homilies from St. Ambrose of Milan, St. Augustine, St. John Chrysostom, St. Edmund Campion, St. John Paul II, and seven others, “Sermons in Times of Crisis” offers a great glimpse into how the truth of Christ has been brought to the world during turbulent times in history.

With an introduction and thoughtful commentaries by Father Paul D. Scalia, enter into the minds and thoughts of some of the bravest, most eloquent homilists the Church has produced and be inspired as you read the words of these heroic pastors.

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