The Pope on Euthanasia

First off, let me apologize for not posting for almost two weeks. I have discovered that trying to keep up with lesson plans and all of my writing projects isn't going as smoothly as I would have hoped. I hope to fix this problem soon.

Pope Benedict today spoke about the need to allow for a natural death. Euthanasia has been a huge issue in Europe and his comments were in direct rebuttal of the trend. MSNBC reports:

In his homily, the pope said the ill should pray to find "the grace to accept, without fear or bitterness, to leave this world at the hour chosen by God." The Vatican vehemently maintains that life must continue to its natural end.

Praying that his words provide encouragement for those suffering in their last days.