Temptations can assail individuals and society as a whole. Whether it is the black plague in the Middle Ages or the COVID-19 pandemic, the fear of death can lead to temptations to loss of faith, despair, greed, and pride. But things are not hopeless, and each of these temptations can be overcome by the virtues of faith, hope, charity, and humility. However, these virtues must be cultivated throughout one’s lifetime, for the preparation for death begins at birth.

—Dr. Stephen E. Doran, M.D.

from his book, To Die Well

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LEARNING TO DIE

Dr. Stephen Doran draws from his vast experience as a neurosurgeon, a bioethicist, and a permanent deacon to present the Catholic perspective on the art of dying well. The spiritual and moral issues related to death and the process of dying can be challenging and complicated. To Die Well provides a detailed yet readily understandable guide to these topics.

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