Three Score Ten: Reflections on Aging and the End of Life

M. R. Mercer invites us to reflect upon life death and Christian faith in the latter portion of our lives. In a world that seems intent on ignoring mortality he encourages us to engage the reality of our human limits reflectively and with deep faith and hope. To live well he argues we must include in our thinking the truth that we wont live forever. In this short work Dr. Mercer displays his unique ability to speak to his own frailty and fear of death while bringing hope and comfort to his audience. His reflections are steeped in his sturdy but flexible Biblical faith and brought to light through poignant imagery and everyday experiences. Dr. Mercer has been an invaluable colleague mentor and teacher to myself and many others and through this work you will find yourself drawn into his deep repository of wisdom. --Stephen Blackmore Incumbent Priest St. Matthews Anglican Church Islington Toronto M. R. Mercer is a professor emeritus in Pastoral Theology at Wycliffe College in Toronto where he trained future clergy. He was also assistant principal at Wycliffe for a decade and continues to serve in parish ministry.