Good for what it offers, but seems, at least personally to me, a bit short-sighted? Indeed as another comment alludes to "what about women?" And I'm always puzzled at the lack of any mention of the Divine influence (God by any other name). In this postmodern, post-Christian time, we seem afraid to even mention anything that appears to have spiritual overtones, especially any mention of God, Creator, Great Mystery, etc?
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Anne ButlerMar 21, 2018
I believe it is the gift and responsibility of ALL of the members of the healthcare team to weave a tapestry of loving care for the patient and/or family. Perhaps, in this situation the "chaplain" was present in ways seen and unseen through the manner in which each team member showed up wholeheartedly, listened generously and ministered tenderly, as human beings suspended of "roles"witnessing together the gift and grace of these sacred acts.
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Good for what it offers, but seems, at least personally to me, a bit short-sighted? Indeed as another comment alludes to "what about women?" And I'm always puzzled at the lack of any mention of the Divine influence (God by any other name). In this postmodern, post-Christian time, we seem afraid to even mention anything that appears to have spiritual overtones, especially any mention of God, Creator, Great Mystery, etc?
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I believe it is the gift and responsibility of ALL of the members of the healthcare team to weave a tapestry of loving care for the patient and/or family. Perhaps, in this situation the "chaplain" was present in ways seen and unseen through the manner in which each team member showed up wholeheartedly, listened generously and ministered tenderly, as human beings suspended of "roles"witnessing together the gift and grace of these sacred acts.