Iconic French fashion designer Coco Chanel is quoted as saying, ‘Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death’. Indeed, as we age, it is natural to reflect on our lives. Looking back, we may have feelings of guilt about what we have said and done. We asked two Lutheran aged-care chaplains for their observations about the part guilt can play at end-of-life.
The part guilt plays in our relationship with God and with others can be perplexing. We know we’re forgiven as Christians and loved children of God, so why do we still feel guilty? We put this and some other curly questions about guilt and shame to Noel Due and asked for his insights.
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Death’s painful companion or helpful guide?
Iconic French fashion designer Coco Chanel is quoted as saying, ‘Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death’. Indeed, as we age, it is natural to reflect on our lives. Looking back, we may have feelings of guilt about what we have said and done. We asked two Lutheran aged-care chaplains for their observations about the part guilt can play at end-of-life.
Understanding guilt – Its purpose and power and THE ONE panacea
The part guilt plays in our relationship with God and with others can be perplexing. We know we’re forgiven as Christians and loved children of God, so why do we still feel guilty? We put this and some other curly questions about guilt and shame to Noel Due and asked for his insights.