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Requiem Mass
The Old Rite Requiem shows us the awe-inspiring nature of death
October 09, 2017
The traditional Requiem is unremittingly bracing, calling us to contemplate the fearful mystery of death
Martin McGuinness helped broker peace, but he lacked the moral courage to publicly repent
March 21, 2017
McGuinness may have moved on from violence, but many victims of the IRA believe he never showed genuine remorse
How to restore the meaning of funeral Masses – and save some money
September 19, 2016
The 'funeral without the funeral' could refocus our attention on the Eucharistic sacrifice. It's a lot cheaper, too
War can leave a legacy of devotion to the saints
October 14, 2015
It is time to invoke the prayers of Saint Therese of Lisieux and Saint Martin of Tours for world peace
Cilla Black deserved a different kind of Requiem Mass
August 27, 2015
Cilla's funeral was always going to have a showbizzy flavour. But it needn't have watered down Catholic tradition
Lavish mafia funeral in Rome sparks fury
August 24, 2015
Fr Giancarlo Manieri, who celebrated the requiem mass for Vittorio Casamonica, said he was unaware of what was going to happen outside his church
Nothing shall be lost
July 09, 2015
Learning a lesson in mortality
Vestment ‘from wardrobe of King Richard III’ to go on display
March 30, 2015
The vestment, worn by Cardinal Nichols at the Requiem Mass last week, will be displayed at Ushaw College
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