Intercession
May those near the end of their lives receive medical care that respects their dignity and protects their lives.
Prayers
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be
Reflection
When Maggie's active father suffered an accident that eventually led to his passing, he taught her that pain and loss of autonomy doesn't diminish our human dignity, and that life—however much is left—is worth living.
As a 50-year-old wife and mother of three, Maggie needed this message when she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Instead of giving up hope, she embraced her father's legacy: "[M]y life is, always has been, and always will be, worth living."