Accompanying the Dying, How to Pray a Holy Hour, and Defining Vanity
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Fr. Josh answers questions about how to accompany the dying in prayer, how to pray a fruitful holy hour, and how to define vanity when it comes to caring about our appearance.
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“A happy death is not a death without pain or suffering, a happy death is a holy death united to Jesus Christ in the sacraments.”
Questions
Accompanying the Dying
Hi Fr Josh,
My grandmother recently passed away and as she was on her deathbed, I held her hand a prayed a Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and also earlier said a Rosary. Aside from seeking a priest to administer Last Rites, what sort of praying or other actions can we do for a person who is on the brink of death? Thanks in advance and for all you do to provide some awesome Catholic continuing education.
-Zach
How to Pray a Holy Hour
Hey Fr Josh, I love the podcast. It has helped me learn so much about my faith and grow greatly in it. I go to a holy hour every Tuesday and it's an amazing thing sitting with Jesus christ in the eucharistic. But sometimes I find myself distracted or not fully there with Jesus and I don't make a great holy hour. Sometimes there is music, other times I will either pray a rosary or litany or maybe read. Nothing stands out as what's best for me. Do you have any advice on how I can make a better holy hour and become closer to Jesus in the eucharistic.
-Anonymous
Defining Vanity
I know that it is wrong to be vain and care too much for one's appearance. However, God gave us bodies and we should take care of them. When does basic taking care of oneself turn into vanity? Is it a sin to want to look good, wear nice clothes, wear jewelry, etc?
-Anonymous
Resources
- Submit your questions and feedback to Fr. Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh
- Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Adoration by Fr. Josh Johnson
- Pocket Guide to Reconciliation by Fr. Josh Johnson & Fr. Mike Schmitz
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