Parish Ministry of Care

Visiting the sick on a Christmas day I found
myself at the bedside of a young man who
had been told the night before that he had
4 to 6 months to live. He was in a state of
panic as he said, “I am dying and I haven’t
done anything yet!” I spent an hour with
him to assure him of God’s unconditional
love for him. He spent the next 4 months
praying and meditating which resulted in a
peaceful death. My visit with him made my
Christmas very special that year and I
thank God for leading me to his side.

-Dickie Osiowy