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References to God's mercy are rightly very prevalent in the document, but it is presented as a mercy without requirements on the part of the dying person, and the word and clear notion of repentance are conspicuous by their absence.

"Choosing euthanasia" is suicide; a mortal sin.

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[hanamizu]

My great uncle, who had been on dialysis for a couple of years chose to take himself off of it. He and we knew he’d have about a week to live because of his decision. He was assured by a priest that this was not suicide and not a sin, which was a comfort to him.I know this is not the same as choosing euthanasia, but he was choosing to let himself die so it is pretty close. Providing comfort to the dying is something that priests are supposed to do.

[JoeFromSidney]

My first wife (God rest her soul) was on dialysis the last several years of her life. At first, it allowed her to lead an almost normal life. As her health deteriorated, her life became less and less "normal." At no point, though, did either of us feel that death was the answer to her problems. Every time she got a bit better, I convinced myself that she was turning around would get well. It wasn't to be, though.

I still admire her strength and courage that allowed her to keep going despite her problems.

As for me, ten years after her death I met and married a widow. We've now been married for nearly twenty years. It's been a good marriage, But I'm still inspired by how my first wife dealt with her problems. She faced them, and didn't wallow in self-pity. Should the need arise, I hope I will do the same.