The Catholic Church On End of Life and Last Rites
Last Rites… the term itself is ominous. Pop culture and the media have bandied the phrase about for years without clearly bringing meaning to what such rites encompass....
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Soulful Catholic Images: Funeral Stationery Items that Touch Hispanic Hearts
At a time when Hispanic families mourn the loss of a loved one, creating funeral stationery that resonates with their culture is essential. Catholicism has a strong influence...
What Is a “Happy Death?”
In the Catholic church, “a happy death” refers to dying in a state of grace with God, without bitterness or anger, if possible. Ideally, a happy death would...
What The Catholic Church Says About Cremation
The last responder’s work exposes one to all manner of cultural territories, spiritual and otherwise. We’ve considered the varieties of religious experience’s traditions and credos before at CD,...
Cremation and The Catholic Church: Sacred Acts of Care and Respect
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing writer Emily Gehman for this insightful report! In the smash-hit Broadway musical Hamilton, George Washington turns to Alexander Hamilton and says, “Dying is...