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Earlier today, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a letter on "the care of persons in the critical and terminal phases of life." I'm sitting down now to read it. Excerpts and comments incoming. #LivetweetingTheMagisterium
The first thing to notice is the letter's title: "Samaritanus bonus," or "The Good Samaritan." It signals that the letter focuses on the main character of Christ's famous parable (Lk 10:30-37), reflecting on how his example should be followed today by those who care for the sick.
The letter applauds advances in medical technology: "The Church regards scientific research and technology with hope, seeing in them promising opportunities to serve the integral good of life and the dignity of every human being."
