Pray for a happy death? What does that mean?
People may not often think of dying, but the time comes for everyone, and it's never too early to prepare well. How do we do that? Is there a patron saint of a happy death? Sheila talks about it.
Priorities and Principles of Catholic Voters
enOctober 09, 2020
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About this Episode
Sheila speaks with Mary Hallan FioRito, Visiting Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., about the effort to win the Catholic vote in this critical election year. Sheila and Mary discuss the fundamental principles that define Catholic convictions about life, religious freedom, law, and responsibilities, and how Catholics will apply those principles at the ballot box.
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