The distinction between mortal and venial sin is not just an academic issue but a truth of faith with eternal implications. Mortal sin separates us from God and puts us in danger of condemnation, while …

Redefining the Role of Medicine in Life's Final Chapter. In "Being Mortal," Atul Gawande confronts the profound complexities of aging and death within the context of modern medicine.

Mortal sins, such as murder in all its forms: abortion or kill-ing another human being, will prevent us from obtaining the grace necessary to be received into God's holy kingdom.

“For a sin to be mortal, three conditions must together be met: Mortal sin is sin whose object is grave matter and which is also committed with full knowledge and deliberate consent” (CCC 1857).

Remember, ALL mortal sins must be confessed according to the kind (what type of sin) and the number of times committed for a valid confession. If one willingly withholds and conceals a sin in confession …

Mortal - Mortal sin destroys charity in the heart of man and turns him away from God. It separates the sinner from sanctifying grace until they are reconciled through the sacrament of confession.

Discuss the often-politicized end-of-life questions raised in the closing chapters of Being Mortal. If you had to make a choice for a loved one between ICU and hospice, what would you most want to know …