ing that her husband had received forgiveness and eternal life through the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and that he was being welcomed by our loving God Himself into His presence, the decision to let him go was much easier. He died with The Divine Mercy Image taped to his gown, placed there by his wife.” Preparing Patients for Death Pray as much as you can for the dying. By your entreaties obtain for them trust in My mercy, because they have most need of trust, and have it the least. Be assured that the grace of eternal salvation for certain souls in their final moment depends on your prayer (1777). As often as we recite the Hail Mary, we ask Our Immaculate Mother to pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death. We turn to her to intercede for us at our life’s most important moment and she obtains for us mercy and grace through her Divine Son. She never ceases to call us to place trust in the unlimited fruitfulness of the work of her Son’s redemption, to seek forgiveness for all sins, even the slightest, to seek purity of heart and be imbued with divine grace and love in order to live a life of eternal happiness in heaven. In union with Christ and together with Mary, become intercessors and advocates for spiritual and sacramental care for your dying patients. As healthcare professionals, spiritual intercessors, and advocates for your dying patients, it is important to: 1) Help your patients realize that they are dying. Guided by God’s love, speak about the approaching death in a gentle way as with a friend and without fear. Speak about it as “going home” to be with the Lord, the saints, and our loved ones. In this dialogue, allow God’s love to radiate into the heart of His child. 75
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