A Liturgy For The Families And The Community Of The Terminally Ill

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The following liturgy is designed for use of those who suffer along with the terminally ill. It is designed both to allow for prayers to be offered for the sick and their families or support communities and for the hope of Christ to be proclaimed.

Introduction

Settings. There are several possible settings for a ritual of this type. They include but are not limited to the parish, the hospital, and the home.

Parish Setting. Staff members associated with the parish health-care ministry will...

 

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