Posts Tagged ‘Spiritual Care’
The deacon’s blessing — Experiencing hospital ministry both sides
Last November, Deacon Gene Kazmierczak was standing in Boone Hospital Center’s Spiritual Care office with two of his fellow chaplains.
The three chaplains were chatting about a new book. Moments like this are a big reason Deacon Gene, a Catholic, loves his work — he gets to share interesting conversation and ideas with leaders of other faiths.
Read MoreSpiritual growth — After three decades of service, hospital ministry prepares to be reborn
In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to push the biggest questions aside.
Why are we here? Am I living my life the right way? What comes after death?
But when a patient arrives at the hospital, these questions rush to the forefront.
Read MoreA blessing of hands — Chaplain blesses caregivers
Each year, Boone Hospital Center’s Chaplain Chuck Barsamian performs the blessing of hands with the hospital’s caregivers.
“Their hands are very important,” said Barsamian. “These nurses, techs and physicians so willingly give of themselves to the healing of the patients in the hospital.”
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