Through Death to Life (Revised, Paperback)
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Description
More than one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin (1930-2008) in Through Death to Life since its original publication in 1979. This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all of the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass. Two distinct numbering systems in the volume coincide with official liturgical books as well as Ave’s Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal card set for presiders.
This easy-to-use aid is a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting for the Mass and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet, which is included with the book. This information is given to the presiding priest or his designate to prepare the funeral liturgy.
A comforting pastoral introduction and an appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation are included.
This booklet is also available in Spanish.
Product Details
- Pages: 128
- Trim size: 6 x 9 inches
- ISBN: 9781646801473
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
Description
More than one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin (1930-2008) in Through Death to Life since its original publication in 1979. This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all of the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass. Two distinct numbering systems in the volume coincide with official liturgical books as well as Ave’s Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal card set for presiders.
This easy-to-use aid is a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting for the Mass and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet, which is included with the book. This information is given to the presiding priest or his designate to prepare the funeral liturgy.
A comforting pastoral introduction and an appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation are included.
This booklet is also available in Spanish.
Product Details
- Pages: 128
- Trim size: 6 x 9 inches
- ISBN: 9781646801473
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
Customer Reviews
- WW4 minutes agoRated 5 out of 5 stars5 Stars
Wonderful resource for liturgical readings that helps with funeral planning.
- CBCarrie B.Verified Buyer2 months agoRated 5 out of 5 starsHelpful to all of our church families
We use this for all of our churches. Godsend to help the volunteers and families.
- FBFr. B. C.Verified Buyer1 year agoRated 5 out of 5 starsThrough Death to Life
This is a most helpful tool in helping families and friends prepare for a loved ones Funeral Mass.
