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4 - The Myth of Compassionate "Aid in Dying"
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Bishop Brennan of Brooklyn talks with Kat Talalas about what authentic, compassionate care looks like when our loved ones are dying. His parents’ beautiful example during his mother’s passing stands in stark contrast with the despair and hopelessness of assisted suicide, which is often promoted as “compassionate.”
Bishop Brennan offers a message to caregivers and those who want to support them, as well as those suffering from physical illness or mental health concerns. He also shares memories from his childhood, his journey to the priesthood, and the phone call about becoming a bishop.
Thank you for listening! Visit us at respectlife.org.
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Intro/outro audio: “Mellow Happy Pop (Umbrella Clocks) No Synths” performed by Bopper Beats/stock.adobe.com. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2025, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.
Chapters
1. Introductions (00:00:00)
2. Logical to be pro-life (00:01:08)
3. Memories of Catholic culture at home (00:03:48)
4. The draw to the priesthood (00:07:18)
5. Differences between being a priest and bishop (00:10:35)
6. Life as a priest (00:13:18)
7. Pro-life experience in a parish (00:17:10)
8. The phone call to become a bishop (00:19:39)
9. The tragedy of assisted suicide (00:28:41)
10. The fear of being a burden (00:36:15)
11. "Compassion" vs compassion (00:39:08)
12. Bishop's parents and their legacy of love (00:43:42)
13. A message for caregivers & those who support them (00:47:27)
14. Hope for those who are suffering (00:51:31)
15. What the Gospel of life means to Bishop Brennan (00:56:26)
16. Closing prayer (00:58:50)
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