"Funerals are the most profound teaching moments in the Church. They remind us who we are and whose we are."  This is so true.
A comment on funerals---I have been to many funerals, both protestant and Catholic.  Of the two, the funeral Mass has been the most...don't know if "satisfying" is the correct word, but it is the most "right".  The lit Baptismal candle, the prayers of the liturgy, the praying for the soul of the deceased....all centered around the Mass.  It IS right and good.

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