The Sin of Suicide by Fr. William Saunders


 

What is the Church's teaching regarding suicide?
I always thought that suicide was a mortal sin,
so how is it that a person can be buried in the Church?

A True Friend Will Show You Your Life's Value

What is it about a proverb, a powerful quote,or timely advice from a friend, that it can give us pause and effect a change in our attitudeor action?
A young Massachusetts woman was convicted of involuntary manslaughter recently after
persuading her boyfriend to end his life. It has been said that a true friend will only direct you towards that which makes you the best person you can be. A true friend will never lead you towards that which will cause you physical or spiritual harm. There are times when people are vulnerable to the negativity of their own thoughts, or to the negative influence of others. There are times when the words of a friend or even a stranger can tip the scales. Let us pray that each day we act as true friends. That we be a source of encouragement, that we reflect the love  of Christ, that we affirm the intrinsic value of life.
 

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