EACH DAY OF

YOUR LIFE

 

Life is a precious gift. That share in God�s own life is ours from the moment of our conception until the moment of our natural death. There are times when we ignore, even destroy, the gift of life: suicide, assisted suicide, euthanasia, and abortion involve a blindness to the great light of life kindled by God in the womb. �When human beings stop seeing life as a gift from God, they see it as something over which they have authority and control. And then, they are in the gravest danger,� says Rev. J. Augustine DeNoia, OP. Although nothing should diminish this gift, life has challenges:
Affirm Life: In addition to these life and death issues, we face other serious concerns including those related to caregiving. Life-affirming answers are needed. Instead of �counting the years,� we need to �make the years count� with a faith-centred mindset, and actions that offer gratitude for God�s great gift of life to each of us.
Make Connections: One-on-one relationships can make all the difference. Bringing together old and young can ease the loneliness of old age, while the young can profit from the years of wisdom.

A lifetime membership: Keeping physically active and mentally challenged can also help to extend your life.

Plans for living and dying: Many caregivers make an effort to plan ahead. While we are helping others, we must deal with not only their loneliness and pain, but with our own sense of mortality.
Spiritual Security: Focusing on the spiritual reminds us that life is God�s great gift to us. And it helps us face our own death and the death of those we love with the hope-filled eyes of faith.