The experience of grief that comes from someone, especially someone close to us or a family member, is profound. The experience is so confusing and many questions surround us as we try to understand the event. We know that no Catholic who dies in this manner is refused the Catholic Funeral Rites, in fact, the Rites offer mourners a way of processing the experience and praying for the deceased as they experience the arms of a loving God.”

 

The reflections here might further assist.

 

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