What special graces are granted to the old?
Are old people useful to society? How should the elderly look upon the approach of death? With what attitude should the elderly look upon the present world? What does the Bible say about aging? What is the proper attitude towards the elderly? COMPLETE TEXT What is the good of getting old? Old age is the fulfillment of man’s maturation in preparation for the kingdom of heaven. It is a time when we are better able to reflect on life’s meaning and, with the perspective of years, to understand and gain wisdom from the experiences of our lives. It “is the final stage of human maturity and a sign of God’s blessing.” What good is to be found in the illnesses and disabilities of old age? They are good because they break down our pride and sense of independence, thus helping us to prepare for eternal life, and they release us from being pressed into more materially productive work which provides little time for the reflection and recollection. They are also “a summons to the mutual dependence a
