TY - BOOK AU - Monks,Dorothy J. TI - Treasuring life: befriending death SN - 9780818912603 (alk. paper) AV - BV4509.5 .M59 2008 U1 - 248.8/6 22 PY - 2008/// CY - Staten Island, NY PB - Society of St. Paul/Alba House KW - Life KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Death N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. [121]-123); Sacredness of life : a gift to be treasured and lived fully -- Hospice : a journey of love and healing -- Spiritual pain -- Redemptive suffering and gratitude -- Quality care at end-of-life -- The importance of early decision making about end-of-life issues -- It is in giving that we receive -- Near-death experiences -- The power of prayer : the importance of discernment UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip082/2007040611.html ER -