Category Archives: spiritual care

Ars Moriendi – the “Art of Dying”

Posted on December 16, 2014 by webmaven

The Ars Moriendi, or “art of dying,” is a body of Christian literature that provided practical guidance for the dying and those attending them. These manuals informed the dying about what to expect, and prescribed prayers, actions, and attitudes that … Continue reading →

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Evans-Wentz translation of the Tibetan Book of the Dead

Posted on December 15, 2014 by webmaven

The Tibetan Book of the Dead – original translation – online and free access. A gem. This text and the instructions about doing the readings of it are the basis of the Labyrinth Readers Society. We have just updated things a … Continue reading →

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Labyrinth Readers Society – Ongoing Events

Posted on December 8, 2014 by webmaven

Here is an updated listing of ongoing LRS related events. The LRS meeting and information forum is on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/LRSForum/ All schedule times below are in Pacific time. Locations can be subject to change. Many of the events are held … Continue reading →

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How ghost hunting made me a better caregiver

Posted on December 4, 2014 by webmaven

How ghost hunting made me a better caregiver for my parents Now this sounds pretty far-out, right? Think we’ve gone off the deep end a bit? Well, of course that happened lonnnnng ago! 🙂 Actually this is a really good … Continue reading →

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To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend

Posted on July 29, 2014 by webmaven

To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend  A good article, and  so very nice to see the word godsend in print…  

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Bringing Mindfulness to your Care Giving

Posted on April 29, 2014 by webmaven

An excellent post, put up on WordPress and discovered on Facebook through a good friend, J Stern, who often recommends top quality, very practical and insightful listings. Ah, the mysteries and wonders of the modern world… The website itself looks … Continue reading →

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