“. . . God never abandons his children in trial but always provides them anew with wonderful resources of heart and mind to equip them to face life’s difficulties adequately” (Pope Benedict XVI).

Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel

Pope Francis, Messages for World Day of the Sick

 

Pope Benedict XVI, Messages for World Day of the Sick

 

Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Letter On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, February 11, 1984

Pope John Paul II, Letter to the Elderly, October 1, 1999

 

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, Fifth Edition, 2009

Links

Franciscan Life Center
Franciscan Ever There Care
Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
Connecticut Association for Health Care at Home
National Hospice and Palliative Care Association