We always do that," she added; "it is more convenient for the family.

One is so troubled at seeing those one loves laid low by illness.

You have perhaps not thought of giving this poor lady the sweet aid of our holy religion! In your place, sir, I should send without delay for a priest,--" "What, now, sister?
Do you not see the condition she is in?
She is the same as dead; you saw that she did not hear my voice." "That is of little consequence, sir," replied the nun; "you will always have done your duty.

She did not answer you; but are you sure that she will not answer the priest?
Ah, you do not know all the power of the last sacraments! I have seen the dying recover their intelligence and sufficient strength to confess, and to receive the sacred body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I have often heard families say that they do not wish to alarm the invalid, that the sight of the minister of our Lord might inspire a terror that would hasten the final end.