End of Life Resources

Death, the final experience each one of us will have on earth, is a reality. Jesus shows us that at death, life is changed, not ended. In His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection, Jesus reveals that death no longer has the last word. In Christ, we have sure and certain hope of our own bodily resurrection. Still, questions and concerns about death may be unsettling, intimidating, and even avoided. Below are resources to provide guidance and peace.

• 10 Ways to Care for Loved Ones at Life’s End

• Our Lady of Peace: Residential Hospice

• Minnesota Catholic Health Care Directive

• Guidance on Biomedical Ethics and End of Life Decisions

• From the US Council of Catholic Bishops: Pope John Paul II's reflections on End of Life and Dying with Dignity.

If a loved one is facing the end of life and would like to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office at 952-929-3317.  When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty of old age.