The family of a terminally ill patient is sitting in the waiting room with their parish priest praying for the patient to receive the grace of a happy death. To which saint is the family most likely addressing their prayers?
A. St. Joseph
B. St. John of God
C. St. Roch
D. St. Teresa of Avila
Answer: A
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