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End of Life - The Inner life - February, 13, 2025

The Inner Life

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss End of Life Issues * What is our hope as Catholics as our lives come to a close? * (6:22) How can we prepare ourselves for death in our lives? * What are practical ways we can prepare for our death? * (14:22) Medical intervention for Catholics * (19:20) Rudy - Power of attorney for mom. Diagnosed with dementia 5 years ago. went to confession before it kicked in. She doesn't want us to spend money on her at the end. Where do I draw the line as power of attorney? (23:44) Break 1 * (24:52) Why is assisted suicide outside of Catholic teaching? * (35:18) Carrie - For somebody who is elderly and having some ailments but not life-threatening, and expressing an interest in suicide, what resources are there to talk them out of it? (39:58) Break 2 * Natasha - Can you give recommendations for my 9-year-old who is having difficulty coping with the loss of family members around us? * (46:03) Joe - I am a minister of care...bring communion to people dealing with these issues. I'm finding a lot of these people are 'prayer factories' and taking time to pray for family, friends, world in general. I have found this astonishing and something to hold up in this society that sees people as disposable. * What is the impotence of the Funeral Mass? Resources: * Catholic Legacy * https://catholiclegacy.com/ * USCCB End of Life Resource * https://www.usccb.org/prolife/end-life * Doug’s NEW BOOK! * https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book