Keeping the Faith After Loss: Catholic Resources for Those Affected by Suicide
On this World Suicide Prevention Day, we at Busted Halo prayerfully remember and pray for the souls of those who have died by suicide, for…
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‘Dune’ Helped Me See the Strength of Prayer in the Face of Fear
Frank Herbert’s epic novel “Dune” is often considered science fiction’s answer to J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings.” While die-hard Tolkienians such as myself…
Accompanying My Daughter Through Illness, and Learning to Rely on God
“We need to keep her in the hospital. Her weight is dangerously low.” These words, spoken by a kind, Spanish doctor, shattered my illusion that…
Am I bound to take medication that my doctor says will help with my mental illness?
As the Catechism of the Catholic Church asserts, “life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must take reasonable care…