Resurrection of the Dead
‘I Look Forward to the Resurrection of the Dead’ A human being is a composite of spirit (soul) and matter (body). This is a bedrock principle of the Christian…
The Power and Grace of the Funeral Liturgy
As a young seminarian, I attended the funeral of the brother of a high school classmate and friend. The deceased was a young man, a husband and father of two…
Catholic Cremations
Died with Christ, Buried with Christ, Risen with Christ: Considerations on Catholic Cremations The month of November has traditionally been a time for Christians to reflect on the mystery…
