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Contemplating Death: A Secret for Happiness

How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

CHAPTER

Thinking About Death Reminds Us of Death

James martin is a catholic priest, writer and editor at large for america magazine. One of the most prominent images in any catholic church is image of jesus dying on the cross. Since crucifixion isn't common way to die any more, it can seem almost abstract. But as martin pointed out to me, in the past, it was a very real symbol of death. And so i'm just wondering what that focus on death does. It is, it is a normal part of lifeand one that we shouldn't forget.

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