But not as difficult as one might think. God gives us the special graces we need in the particular state of life to which he calls us. Our work takes on greater importance with the acceptance of euthanasia within our culture. As Dominicans we wish to participate in the spreading of the Church's teachings on the sacredness of life. Living to the Lord also means recognizing that suffering, while still an evil and a trial in itself, can always become a source of good.
Great compassion is needed.
We cannot cure our patients and so we do all that we can to make them comfortable and happy. We are grateful that medical science has advanced so that physical pain can be managed. But the person facing death, also suffers. We wish to help our patients come to terms with their disease. Through prayer and the sacraments, we try to provide the gentle, spiritual support which will help them accept God's will.