In the field of hospital chaplaincy, one of the best aspects (among many) is that opportunities are presented continually that challenge the chaplain to go above and beyond the type of care he or she can provide to the patient, family and hospital staff. Also, in hospital chaplaincy, you meet people with a whole spectrum… Continue reading My very first Hindu Memorial Service
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Native Languages and Communication – The Spiritual Need to Belong
During my very first unit of clinical training, we were taught about the spiritual needs that are part of being human. One of them is the need to belong - Of belonging to something, to someone, to a community, to a nation, to the Universe. And of course, the sense of belonging and what it… Continue reading Native Languages and Communication – The Spiritual Need to Belong
What Does It Mean To Be A Chaplain? — II
What does it mean to be a Chaplain? Read the first part here. My goal in writing these posts is to expose the field of chaplaincy to communities that have little or no idea about this profession. This is especially true for the larger Hindu community where the concept of chaplaincy has not really existed… Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be A Chaplain? — II
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