Praying for the Suffering & Dying

What does it really mean to pray for someone who is suffering or nearing the end of life? The Church reminds us that prayer is never powerless.

Role models of faith, like St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila, also emphasized the dignity of those who suffer and the value of powerful accompaniment, which St. Louis Guanella referred to as a "great crusade of prayer."

In this journey:

• Explore this powerful practice with the Pastoral Director of the Pious Union of St. Joseph
• Learn why and how our prayers can truly make a difference for the suffering and the dying

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Jewel for the Journey: "Pray as much as you can for the dying." - St. Faustina Kowalska

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