Midwife for Souls

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In Midwife for Souls, Kathy Kalina helps caregivers and loved ones find strength in the Catholic faith to support & love the terminally ill. To bury the dead is one of the corporal works of mercy. But there is more to it than simply providing funeral services. Caring for the dying is part of it as well. It is an act of Christian love to preserve the dignity of the dying by loving them and receiving their love. Kathy Kalina teaches about the physical and the spiritual signs of the dying process and helps caregivers and loved ones find strength in their Catholic faith to support and love the terminally ill.

With over 30,000 copies sold, the first edition of “Midwife for Souls” has helped countless Catholics minister to the dying by offering medical, spiritual, and practical advice for caregivers. This classic work on the spirituality of caring for the dying is now expanded with moving stories and lessons gleaned from the author’s experience as a hospice nurse. Cargivers, friends, and family members often feel unsure of what to say or do as they care for the terminally ill. “Midwife for Souls” provides insight, showing how the support of one’s Catholic faith and the power of prayer can guide one in ministering to a dying person. Written in a style that is poetic and beautiful, practical and credible, this book is essential reading for anyone who accompanies others to the edge of life—and helps in their birthing to eternal life.