If you or someone you love is facing death, this deeply compassionate series offers hope and comfort.
While conversations about dying and death have become more popular in recent years, a decidedly Catholic perspective is often missing. Now, this course offers a unique approach to these conversations grounded in the Franciscan tradition.
Combining historical analysis and meditations for reflection, these lectures provide you with new insights into the spiritual dimensions of dying and death. You will emerge with a deep understanding of the nature of suffering, the works of St. Francis, prayer, and much more.
In 12 lectures, you will explore the writings of St. Francis of Assisi, as well as those of his companions that recorded his lived experience—including his death. In the first half of the program, you will study original historical research about Francis during his final days. As you do so, you will encounter his inspiring follower, Jacoba dei Settesoli, whos
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If you or someone you love is facing death, this deeply compassionate series offers hope and comfort.
While conversations about dying and death have become more popular in recent years, a decidedly Catholic perspective is often missing. Now, this course offers a unique approach to these conversations grounded in the Franciscan tradition.
Combining historical analysis and meditations for reflection, these lectures provide you with new insights into the spiritual dimensions of dying and death. You will emerge with a deep understanding of the nature of suffering, the works of St. Francis, prayer, and much more.
In 12 lectures, you will explore the writings of St. Francis of Assisi, as well as those of his companions that recorded his lived experience—including his death. In the first half of the program, you will study original historical research about Francis during his final days. As you do so, you will encounter his inspiring follower, Jacoba dei Settesoli, whose example of care for the dying remains a powerful model today. With this historical foundation, you will embark on the second half of the program, which offers you opportunities for prayer, personal exploration, experiential meditations, and invitations for further growth.
The story of compassionate care, listening, and prayer shared by clergy and lay people offers beautiful, faith-inspired models for modern-day Catholics. Embark on this moving journey today.
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The Canticle of the Creatures: An Overview of Franciscan Spirituality
Francis of Assisi: The Counter-Cultural Saint
Francis and Lady Jacoba
Jacoba dei Settesoli
Eclipsing Jacoba: The Fate of the Story
Re-examining Jacoba as an Ars Moriendi
Experiential Meditation on Loss
Being Present to What Is
The Spirituality of Mutual Care
The Language and Practice of Deep Listening
Storytelling as Part of Tradition and Faith
Francis and Jacoba as a New Ars Moriendi
2 reviews for A Catholic’s Guide to the Spirituality of Death and Dying
Rated 5 out of 5
Marianela –
This program gave tools that I can use with families and to support the staff.
I am a hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator; conversations at end of life are not easy. This program gave tools that I can use with families and to support the staff. The title of Spirituality of Dying and Death tells the story first comes dying before death, so we provide spiritual care of the dying and care for their loved ones after death.
Rated 4 out of 5
Mary, WI –
Winter Survey: January 2017
The lectures and exercises gave me some beneficial insights.
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Marianela –
This program gave tools that I can use with families and to support the staff.
I am a hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator; conversations at end of life are not easy. This program gave tools that I can use with families and to support the staff. The title of Spirituality of Dying and Death tells the story first comes dying before death, so we provide spiritual care of the dying and care for their loved ones after death.
Mary, WI –
Winter Survey: January 2017
The lectures and exercises gave me some beneficial insights.