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Tag Archives: Chaplain
Baptisms recalled due to change of pronoun
In his baptisms Fr. Arango used “we” instead of “I” because he (I assume) understood that it is through the request and the faith of the parents that the baptism is taking place, not through his personal assumption of authority … Continue reading
Posted in Catholic Church, Faith, religion, theology, Truth
Tagged Catholic Church, Chaplain, faith, religion, theology
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The Sh&t Prayer
I was having a stressful moment, shift, day, week… and there was another trauma call for a chaplain. I needed to pray. I needed to vent. I knew God would understand. And so I voiced my prayer: “Sh&t, Sh&t, Sh&t, … Continue reading
Covid-19, Stress, and PTSD
Who could have known that the last posting in January would be so relevant. I have attached below an updated version with some more current resources. I have taken a break from my work as a hospital Chaplain, with much … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s
a raised brow light glimmers and is gone a word remembered a face a name brushes against her mind fleeting like a kiss on the cheek Are you still here or did you go away and come back I like … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, Healing, meaning, poetry, Suffering
Tagged Chaplain, Hospice, poetry, reflections
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