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Heroic Act of Charity: The spiritual equivalent of becoming an organ donor

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J-P Mauro - published on 11/01/22
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This faithful pledge is a selfless way to emulate Christ, but the Church warns that it should only be undertaken after deep reflection.

One of the first decisions a young person has to make after receiving their first driver’s license (or non-driver ID) is whether or not to check that little box that would designate them as an organ donor. This selfless act could offer life-saving organ transplants to desperate patients in the event of a catastrophic emergency. There’s another selfless act of charity that Catholics can perform, however, and it can provide some after-life-saving prayers to souls in dire need.

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