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 Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. Jewel for the Journey: "Pray as much as you can for the dying." - St. Faustina Kowalska Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started.