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A lesson in existentialism and mortality
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Tag Archives: Catholicism
The Traditions and Customs of Catholic Funeral Mass
What to expect from a mass and which traditions you should follow
When I worked as a hospice social worker, the care team often attended the funerals of clients who had died. I saw many ceremonies that were beautiful and meaningful, but the one that touched me most was the Catholic funeral … Continue reading
Guatemalan Funeral Traditions
A look into traditional Guatemalan beliefs about death and funerals
Guatemalans follow many traditional Catholic customs regarding death and funerals. When a person dies, there is a sense of urgency to prepare and bury the body. Shortly after a death, someone arrives to prepare for a burial by bathing and … Continue reading
Italian Funeral Traditions
A look into Italian cultural beliefs about death and funeral traditions
As a culture, Italians are often inclined towards heavily theatrical rituals when it comes to major life events. Death and funerals, however, are exceptions: these focus more on the seriousness and the finality of death. Informed by the teachings of Catholicism, the … Continue reading
“All for Now,” by Joseph Di Prisco
A Novel About Life After Death, More or Less
Brother Stephen dies suddenly. That’s when matters get more complicated. During a meeting of school administrators, Brother Stephen, the main character of Joseph di Prisco’s novel, All for Now, monk at a Catholic Seminary and a teacher in the … Continue reading