Catholic Funeral Mass and Eulogies
Interesting article at the Catholic Exchange on eulogies and funeral Masses:
It would probably come as a surprise to most Catholics to learn that such eulogies at funeral Masses are prohibited by longstanding Church teachings. Last year, a priest in the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, made local news by letting his parish know that he would start enforcing that prohibition. (more)
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I’m about to leave to bury the still-born child of one of our families, whose infant son I buried just this past year. Be assured, there will be no “eulogy” — just a reaffirmation of the hope of the resurrection, in which this young mother and father firmly believe!
Comment by Fr. Christopher G. Phillips — January 27, 2007 @ 12:18 pm
Fr. Phillips - we will keep that family in our prayers.
Comment by David — January 28, 2007 @ 11:41 am