Reflections of a Hospice Chaplain: Life Lessons from the Death Journeys of Young & Old

From my vantage point, there is no more rewarding ministry than being a hospice chaplain. To be able to share the last months, weeks, days, and minutes of a person's life is one of the most solemn privileges given to any human being. In addition, having the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful death experience for both patients and their families is a special blessing from God. During my early years in pastoral care, I was fortunate to be assigned as a chaplain at a children's cancer c...