After a friend passed away, I decided to write my own eulogy that I want read at my funeral. I wrote my eulogy to get in touch with how I want to be remembered. It became an inspiring way to celebrate ...
The late Catherine O'Hara's nine-minute eulogy for John Candy is one of the most moving tributes ever delivered.
My father recently passed away at the age of 91. While his death was not a surprise as he had been ill and limited in his physical abilities for a long time, it wasn’t easy. Losing someone who had had ...
Preaching at a funeral Mass must be a real challenge for priests. American culture always wants you to say “nice things” that don’t “disturb” others. Pace St. Paul (1 Corinthians 13:13), one suspects ...
My sister-in-law’s dog, Molly, died recently. She was a sweet, graying Portuguese water dog, one of the gentlest pups I’ve ever met. She displayed a propensity for stealing food off the counter, ...
Think about that old group chat from high school filled with memories before graduating, or the random one from your dorm ...