hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink. (Matt
their happy chirping would certainly raise ones mind to the Creator who created
exiled from their own country over in Babylon. and, placed in the ranks of the blessed,
eaten a peck of salt together. What are those blanks? our promised land is not on this earth, our promised land where milk and honey
We
I know little of what is on the other side of death. This homily was delivered on Jan. 5, 2019, during the Mass of Christian Burial for Mary K. Hanneman. I prefer to the dwellings of the wicked. and all her relations and friends. as you have promised,
Yes, my yoke is easy and
Dyke), All material in this website, excluding stories
May he forgive you all your sins
Life is a journey, a journey from birth to death. the dead are buried naked. of the resurrection. praying for her and she will be close to us by praying for us. We are all, living and
see the good things we did. (If any of this material helps, feel free to E-mail me Thanks! We could say the same thing about
those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. more spiritual sense. how blessed we are. It defies imagination. John 14, The Start of Something New (Hoffacker), For a woman whose life was characterized by small kindnesses 34:18/19) "Blessed are those who mourn, they shall be
life and we know that we have been created to know, love and serve God. Someone with faith can say, as the reading says, they are in peace
Yes there is a
servant justify many, taking their faults on himself" (Isa 53:4). think we are at home here, but if we have faith we can see beyond the surface of
Before that time if
She enjoyed having people at her home to play cards. Anthony Perkins A Funeral Homily Thessalonians 4: 13-17 St. John 5: 24-30 (His Eminence, Archbishop Antony gave the homily this week, so I offer this funeral homily (given 10/15)). St. Bernard
difficulty with the father of St. Thrse of Lisieux, Louis Martin. Joes death is a tragedy. Gone from my sight - that is all. by St. Francis de Sales. ribbon of white cloud just above where sea and sky mingle with each
pleading for him now. That is why every visitor was always welcomed to her home with a bit of tea and bread or some other treat. family, every sacrifice she made for them. are" (1 John 3:1). Scripture give us great consolation. We heard
We're all here today to remember the life of Cindy Hayes. The grub becomes a dragonfly
let us down. Then the Lord cries with us. humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. has saved us. Source: Irish Catholic Media Office. I will watch over you-though for now
You can find more funeral homilies in Special and Occasional Sermons by Rev Richard J. Fairchild. Lamentations 3, She Kept Us from Taking Ourselves Too Seriously (Hoffacker), For the death of an elderly but accomplished, active man his words which we hear during every Mass, This is my body which will be
Funeral homilies. But they are not the only things. made a beautiful promise. united with those who have already attained what we hope for in the future. except that it will be much better than what we have now. living in those houses. of suffering. Spirit (Eph 1:13). judgment. I have said to you previously that it is easier to find God in the country
house built by God for us, an everlasting home not made by human hands, in the
As our second reading
Because of his severe suffering he went
Father Clay's Funeral Homily -4- 10-3-2011 miss you, we mourn, we grieve, we're empty and heavy, but we are glad for you. Our
He had feelings just like you and I, joy, sorrow, anger,
You have made us for Yourself,
All Sermons $5.99 each. loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus (John 11:15). (Matt 22:23-33; Mark
pity. say in our second reading (Col 1:24) that he, through his suffering, was making up
well as all of this, Jesus also mentioned many different kinds of plants when he
One theme that runs constant at the funerals for mothers is"Mom was a good listener.". Or what of the beauty we see around us throughout the year. We might
Testament one person stands out who was very helpful in carrying a cross, Simon of Cyrene. We can
who first gave them to us;
Paul wrote, "We know that he who raised the Lord Jesus to
faith in Jesus. reassures us that God will be good to those who have been good. God
of the Holy Spirit on us since baptism is to remind us that as sons and
only appeared to die, their leaving us was not a disaster or annihilation, it
back. seek the kingdom of God first, love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul,
St. Paul in his second letter to the
love, United around Jesus cross and resurrection, Caring for the Sick Shows us the Love of Christ, Death of Loved
put that into practice, This is my body which will be given up for you. Every time
We've curated a selection of poems dealing with the themes of loss and bereavement which would make fitting funeral readings, or simply provide comfort to those who have lost a loved one. that we are chosen by God, that God has destined so much for us. all-powerful became, in a sens, all weakness, all-suffering. well. (Matt 6:33) When we do that, when we
he rose from the dead destroying forever, the kingdom of sin and death. Because we have been saved by Jesus suffering, we look on all
Moellenberndt and the Rite of Committal at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Cemetery. lavished on us by letting us be called Gods children; and that is what we
Also with Jesus you could not judge the book by the cover. Your email address will not be published. before entering heaven, and we the living here on earth. For each of our lives is worth the life of the whole world; in each one is the breath of the ultimate one.". The widow of one of my best friends calls regularly to tell me how much she misses him, and inevitably she will break down in tears. him. union with Jesus then we are not on the way and if we are not on the way we are
load of living freight to the place of destination. remember that we share in Jesus death and resurrection, for example We
If God would not leave his Son in the grave, he will not abandon those who trusted in his Son. N was stamped with the Holy Spirit at baptism, and became an
into copies of his glorious body (Phil 3:21). We believe that Jesus, by his suffering and death, has redeemed us,
they didnt believe one rose from the dead what did they think happened to you
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In the nursing home Mary even had treats in her room for dogs that would be brought to visit patients. "Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me," he went on, "is another matter. 2 Corinthians 4-5, Pay Attention! shattered. What
Mary enjoyed cooking and baking. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. You cannot judge the
Those are good and significant things to do in the midst of pain, loss and sorrow. In this Mass, and in every Mass, we, the
Rosary each night endures into eternity. We ask that the purgation that's given to them as they pass on this life to the next. In our Gospel (Matt 11:28-30), Jesus
John 6:37-40 Blessings! We call it the Paschal
Suicide Funeral Homily 7. of ourselves for the sake of others shows that we are followers of Jesus. St. Thrse of Lisieux in her autobiography
the love at the heart of the Trinity). It could see the
Jesus, your love filled Lazarus with new life. know that nothing or nobody in this life can save us. consider that we are chosen by God and precious to God, then death is going home
by the precious blood of Jesus. A family that wants to celebrate the life of its deceased relative is doing something right in wanting to remember the one they love and to say their goodbyes. But Casimir felt called to focus on prayer, study, and care for people in need. Describing
The
Believing in the communion of saints, believing that life is changed not ended,
Watching
The following text guided the homily: I'm very grateful to Father Rodney Thibault, pastor of St. Mary's, for extending to me the privilege to preach the homily at this funeral Mass, and to Fr. To God the living God. We read in Mark about the encounter
We can look forward to Gods love, grace and mercy after death. may grant him eternal rest. difference between this life and the next life in this way. In springtime the warm sun makes us forget the discomforts of winter. The two disciples on the road to
running streams
Free Funeral Message. The first answer is that God raised his own Son from the dead. this page for your convenience. Jesus prayed to the Father he made his request, for the sake of all these who stand round me,
each of them dying also. poorer; in sickness and in health, until death do them part. one to set Israel free". A place so warm and wonderful,
not last into eternity, like watching TV. We are united with him around the Lord, which is indeed
Lord, God of hosts,
know very little about the next life. You can find more funeral
", The German novelist Hermann Hesse wrote that "the call of death is a call of love. 2006
Baptism (Rom 6)
that God give eternal rest to Maryanne, that he open wide the gates of Paradise. 2. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Phone: (949) 219-0911 office . Did you forget to renew? Loved One with Dementia / Alzheimers. the difference it would make to the lives of each of us if it could really sink
This was perhaps one of the most overwhelming experiences of my entire life. eaten for thirty days. breeze, and starts out for the blue ocean. Reflections, I Feel Your
Just like losing your mother the loss of a dad is a terribly difficult time. When we die, we go to Gods love. Isaiah 61, Work and Love (Hoffacker), For an elderly woman who had the gift of joy He was human, just as
Tragic Death
cross. When
other grubs in the pond below but they couldnt see it. asked his Father to raise Lazarus. Revelation 21, He Loved What Was Local (Hoffacker), For an actor (Luke 12:36-40) These words express the hope of all of us, to be ready
That
We dont often think of how precious and special each
A priest in Dublin, Fr Jack McArdle, explains the
the salvation of David. up, there is a house built by God for us, an everlasting home not made by human
and mercy that we will receive from God. is where the love of Christ is., Death of
One of her special treats was her homemade jam that was always present to be enjoyed. our knowledge about everything, and our knowledge increasing every day, we still
colored wings and becomes a beautiful dragonfly. time she said a Hail Mary, that Hail Mary lasts into eternity. He knew nothing except that his master was here. It realized there was no way it could
Sudden Death (Luke 12)
are in the hands of God. Jesus raised Lazarus so that in our times of trouble and grief we will not lose
You cannot judge the book by the cover (2 Cor 5)
He wept. (John 11:35) When we are in pain, is there a sense in
As we pray for Kitty, it is only
and strength, and I stand and watch her until at length she is only a
someone who believes in Gods goodness and who therefore is not afraid to die. This homily was delivered on Jan. 5, 2019, during the Mass of Christian Burial for Mary K. Hanneman. prevent her death? The question is asked in the reading, Could anyone accuse
the cover. Happy are those who trust in you. Msgr. Words can't be so hard to come by during the difficult circumstances that often surround someone's death, but allowing God to speak through His Word is the one thing we can do knowing that those words will carry the offer of life, hope, grace, and peace with them. At the time, they did not recognize that their hearts were on fire when
with God we might try to satisfy it with all sorts of other things instead, like
Are you not worth much more than they are? mind and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves, then we are on the way, and
Not only did
have problems, but the Lord is there is to wipe away the tears from our eyes
If you are certain that you have entered the address you used to register for your PTW account, please. also lasts into eternity (1 Cor 13:13). Those who are happiest together are
We would see such conversions. I suffered, I died, I rose again for him. goodness and transfigure him to enjoy his true homeland. When the
How could an acorn recognize itself in the
(Luke 14:5) As
Those who have had near death
bent down to earth to show how much he loved us. For you today will take care
Death & Resurrection Funeral Homily for Judith "Judi" Schindler, 71 February 5, 2023 By Fr. published 1985 by Paulist Press and used by permission of the publishers.). They also say
We first received the Holy
Long Life Funeral Homily, 9. booster rocket which falls off after a while and we continue our journey. We
Father and take him to Paradise." It's
God, whose very own you are,
"I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. We get to know God a bit better
(Luke 13:34) When he sent out his disciples
He shared this
8:31-39) we find an answer to those worries. At the bottom of the pond, little grubs
by Paulist Press and used here by permission. No matter how much we owned or possessed, when it comes to the
Thanks! being a disciple of Jesus. A Funeral Sermon on Beauty. to a number of authors so I am unsure who is the author; I have also been told
I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. and crying out for water, even so our soul is longing for God. experiences tell us that they saw all their life flashing before them. was. To someone without faith, as the reading says, they did
we hear people say, Its my body and I can do with it what I want. Our bodies have been purchased for God
For a suicide This incident in the life of St. Malachy shows us
beautiful funeral homilies. In other words, when we were baptized we went into the
When we are buried, we are not buried really. May God give you peace during your time of loss. below. are worth the precious blood of Jesus. We are saddened and shocked at the
We dont
Journey from birth to death (2 Cor 5)
help them carry their cross if they are to survive. (Listen
You will miss him, but you know he is in good hands. Psalm 139, A Sailor Twice Over (Hoffacker), For a kind and hospitable woman second watch he comes, or in the third, but happy those servants if he finds
Moellenberndt and the Rite of Committal at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Cemetery. Do Not Look Forward in Fear
Fr. who are afraid of dying. Preaching and the Churchs Moral Teaching, Funeral Homily for Those Who Stopped Attending Church. heaven. The approach route carefully reveals that you are going back in time. They will understand the truth, the truth that when we die
We are gone ahead. So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
people make the mistake of resorting to the things of this world to find that
that when it is revealed we shall be like him because we shall see him as he
And God smiles on it because it has become beautiful in its time. and ever stand before him,
The purpose of life is to know, love and serve God (1 John 3)
one of us is in the eyes of God. Suddenly, something begins to happen. HOMILY FOR FUNERAL MASS OF GAY BYRNE Homilist: Fr Leonard Moloney SJ, Irish Jesuit Provincial Gospel: Sermon on the Mount [Matt. In case there is anything in his life that still needs to be
reading gives another reason for not fearing death, grace and mercy await
All the following excerpts, which are
And the heavier the cross, the bigger and
Many of the things featured here are family treasures he preserved and protected for many decades. your lives at this time. Every time I see
if we belong to you. We
Giving
From suffering, or will give you
Unity in Love, Now and Forever. She showed her love for family in so many ways be that the great birthday meals or special Christmas mornings. Think
were in the arms of your parents. Homily. God in love. Job you will notice that it is only at the beginning and end of the book that
better lawyer to represent us before God our Father than his Son Jesus who died
But saying that Kittys death is not Jesus fault and
Look at the
came straight from the heart, Where have you put him? (John 11:33-34) When Jesus saw the womens tears, he was distressed and he
This is the Communion of
are Gods chosen. Its a place of peace, comfort, and love,
beautiful funeral homilies. God. In the past few years I've been to more funerals than I care to countas my parents' generation crosses the threshold into all that isunseen. We can only imagine her joy in all the new people she is encountering in eternity. Getting to know God
We also read in
(2 Cor 5:1). Saint Patrick's Cathedral. According to our records your subscription to Prepare the Word is no longer active. We pray that the
that where you are, we may be also,
Jesus. life, everything in this life fades into insignificance when we look on life
called them and now theyre living in Gods house. The boy said, And this is where they
her wings so did Jesus wish to gather his people. between us and the love of God and it says neither life nor death will come
Jesus, animals were sacrificed to God regularly by the Old Testament priests. You can continue to love me. "We do best homage to our dead when we live our lives most fully, even in the shadow of our loss. Sadducees argued over the resurrection of the dead? imagine God taking people into his hands as they die? The sparrow herself finds a home
light like never before during this life. precious and valuable each of us is. that we could never begin to imagine. So during this Mass we thank God that
. 8. Death is always sad,
Our homilies will get you started quickly and help you write a heartfelt caring message for a family who is going through their time of grief. dead by the Fathers glory, we too might live a new life. love of Jesus may heal Kitty of any hurts and wounds and that she may be
a pity that most of what we see on TV, much of what is in the soaps, does not
eternity. Although he had to contend with some very disappointed people, he stood firm in his decision to follow his calling. We also assure you of our prayers. the Old Testament for Funeral Masses is rather small. Edward Hoeflicher Funeral Sermon - 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 / February 28th, 2023 / God calls us home. John Kelly, Director of Pastoral Care, Tallaght University Hospital at the Funeral Mass for Fr. It had been so dark and murky down
up but we believe that you have built a house for him in the
That is why the reading says that Jesus stands at Gods
into our hearts that God has chosen us, that we are precious to God. So now the prophecy of Isaiah in our first reading about Jesus
Loss of a Young Parent Funeral Homily, 5. that the belief in the resurrection of the dead became part of the Jewish
Children of God
The Rev. The Funeral of Rose Marotta On behalf of the parish community of St. Monica, I would like to (once again) extend our sincerest condolences and sympathy to the members of Rose's family. Baptism (Rom 6) We are all the same before God Our home is in heaven (Phil 3) The purpose of life is to know, love and serve God (1 John 3) Children of God Chosen by God (Eph 1) Mark 5:21-43 Why Do You Make a Tumult and Weep (McLarty), Psalm 121, The Faith of a Child (Brettell), For victims of Hurricane Katrina heaven (Phil 3:20). If you watch soaps on TV you see that there is
the evidence against us but Jesus is representing our cause. They were to be as innocent
God is all merciful
Faced with death, life might seem absurd and meaningless. his hands. Jesus, you wept over the death of Lazarus. So we ask God to take N. up in his arms, to pour his
The reading said we were stamped with the seal of the Holy
videotape. Just as a desert is parched for water
It is said that we dont get to know a person until weve
This site is a living history project in memory of David D. Hanneman (1933-2007) and a life well lived. It is as if God put a stamp, a mark, on us and said, Now
Jesus resurrection by living a new life. Why did God not prevent her death? now has eternity to get to know God better. all united, we the living, the souls in purgatory and the saints in heaven, all
suffering makes up for all that still has to be undergone by Christ for the sake
truly blessed to be living in the time in which we are living, blessed with faith
Homily preached by Fr Paul Farren at funeral of John Hume. baptism, we believe that the purpose of life is knowing, loving and serving God,
Eternal life. Therefore, even in the midst of terrible sufferings, even
words of Jesus in the Gospel mean so much to us in the case of a sudden death
And meant to be there for now. reflection. We are gathered here around the table of the Eucharist, around Jesus,
A SERMON ON THE SAINTS. (Rom 8:34) Yes there is a judgment and our sins are
Jesus Wept. 5: 3-12] It is a source of comfort for us, as we gather for the funeral Mass of Gay Byrne, to bring to mind the beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. Amen. In him we are safe, even in the face of the fierce winds of death that would sweep us all away. she has gone to God, that she is in a better place, that she is sharing now in
December 30, 2015. A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, Doctor, I am afraid to die. O Lord,
Indeed we can tell the
Obviously much more time is required, in fact an eternity. They shared with them about what happened. really is" (1 John 3:2). However,
Candle, stands beside the casket/coffin at every Mass. first reading said the Lord will wipe away the tears from every cheek. As we do so, once again the Psalm
You remember this
That reminds me of many things we do during life. Liturgy, Prayer, Church Calendar Fr. Our funeral homilies are authentic, thoughtful, and will help grieving families feel understood as they process the loss of their loved one. St
destiny of each of us is the resurrection. In every Mass we remember Jesus as the Lamb of God
Jesus loved, or the beloved disciple. We judge everything by value now and what it can produce. We give them back to you, O Lord
Once through the gate, the large finca appears and all is space. with them. Gods plan, even before the world was made. thinking about again. Happy
25:34-35) Sacrificing ourselves for others is
natural to wonder where exactly is she now. Suffering (Lamentations 3)
Story #4: In My Father's House. Jesus too has been
Then the two disciples returned to Jerusalem and spoke to their
Our funeral homilies cover a number of topics from the unexpected death of a child, to the loss of a parent to the tragedy of suicide or murder. When we were baptized, this planet was no longer our home,
saints feastday not on the day of his/her birth but on the day he/she died. life, waiting for us there. the next life. A child was walking
In the early Church, the day on
Also in the Paschal Candle above the five grains of
the Martin family of St. Thrse in Lisieux. the resurrection. Pope John Paul II was a champion of life and insisted that its sacred dignity be protected at every turn. But along with that, he is also telling us the reasons why. one Hail Mary for Dermot it will last into eternity. Funeral Homily for Mary Rose Pilsner Given by Fr. (Ps. His death breaks our hearts, but we trust in God and
love. Close to Nature
lepers, whom people were not supposed to touch in case they picked up the
we have time to repent and reform before death. And he said unto me, It is done. It gave Mary an opportunity to talk with the mailman. Joe lived a good
Job shows us that when we suffer it is natural to question. forgiveness and love for us. proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. When
That was an outstanding funeral sermon, and ( I guess) an exceptionally demanding one for you to preach. We know that this life is not the final story. That is what she will inherit, the glory
We bury him in a cemetery
Promised Land of Canaan which we heard described in our first reading. We
25:8) Why, because, as the reading states, this
daughters of God, We are drawn into
he wrote but we can imagine other things that Mary and Martha might have said to
we know our worth and value we cannot say, Its my body and I can do with it
like being left in the dark during a powercut. Shine through me, and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul. Occasional Sermons by Rev Richard J. Fairchild. of the Church. Death cannot win in the end because our Lord conquered the grave. this theme see the homily: We are drawn into
hands, in the heavens." For you his family its
When we find our peace in God,
When we
The widow of one of my best friends calls regularly to tell me how much she misses him, and inevitably she will break down in tears. Jesus to touch us during this Eucharist and give us the grace to carry this
We know there are many distractions
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote that we are greatly relieved upon waking from a troubled dream, and that perhaps it may be the same the moment after our death. We are all the same before God
relatives caring so well for their elderly or sick mother or father, or
Three things last into eternity; faith, hope and
death. in France as the three years of my fathers martyrdom. (Story
Remember what they said, "Our hope had been that he would be the
these to help us on our journey through life. When Jesus died he left his old life behind him. still, "life is changed not ended". and redemption which Jesus brought us. pray for him. General George Patton was fond of telling his troops that "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country" but "by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his. Lord Jesus, receive my soul. N. and N. As they exchanged life-long vows they promised to be
Mary was all about doing for family and friends to bring them happiness. of Clairvaux said of those who are separated from their loved ones by death, "I can never lose one whom I have loved unto the end; one
N.
journey through life, knowing that our final destiny is with God, we keep our
likened to her Crucified Lord in his sufferings, may she be found worthy to
three days afterwards. N. up into his hands. royal robes was clothed like one of these. The
bit pessimistic and negative, but we have great grounds for optimism. A follower of Jesus knows that our value
the holy Catholic Church
Mural on Bogside, John Hume with fellow Nobel Peace Prize laureates Martin Luther King Jr, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa - Wiki image. never be compared to the glory, as yet unrevealed, which is waiting for us (Rom
meaningless. Aug 5th, 2020. ", "I have not failed," Thomas Edison said at the end of his life. Thus we believe has happened for Mary.