The Real Purpose of Funerals
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- Funerals are meant to help us cope with the loss of a loved one, but that is only one of many deeper purposes they serve. In this video, Fr. Mike shares the wisdom of the Church in making funerals a time to recall God’s mercy, and pray for the faithful departed.
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My father just passed away today. Im so scared to live without him. He was my hero and my best friend.
Sorry for your loss. My Dad has encouraged and reminded me of many calming facts of life , from beyond the grave . He passed away 2 years ago. Your father will never be far away
We'll be praying for you @A 7 C you are not alone. God is always with you - speak to Him. If I may suggest 3 prayers that helped me in times of anxiety and despair. 1. When fear overwhelms you say "Jesus, I trust in You," until your heart settles then 2. Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for yourself and your Father. And 3. Consider consecrating yourself to Jesus through Mother Mary.
I am terribly sorry for your loss 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Ave Maria!
Pray for him everyday.
Sending prayers and condolences
My dad just died around a month ago. I do not recall all the things I did in the funeral, but all those mentioned happened to my family during his funeral. Thank you, Fr. Mike. Please pray for my dad Aldo Rey (+).
I needed this video... I lost my only sibling and brother. He was 29 years old when he suddenly passed. He would have been 32 this past Sunday. So he has been on my mind, more than usual. But the video helped me remember to always keep praying for him. Thank you Fr. Mike! I can't explain how this touched me.
What a wonderful and encouraging video! My son was stillborn a couple weeks ago, and his funeral and mass were filled with so much hope because they weren't about a "goodbye." Even though it was heartbreaking, we couldn't help but celebrate his little life and thank Jesus for His sacrifice, because His sacrifice is why we will see our son again.
Fr. Mike if I don't get the chance to meet you on earth, we are going to be besties in heaven!! Thanks for the awesome vids. I learn so much!
Will you be my friend now I am from India where are you from we can be pen pals.
The Lord Jesus Christ said "ye must be born again" (John 3:3)! If you are not born again, nothing else matters! Faith alone in the Lord Jesus will cause this second birth in the heart of a believer.
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast" - Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV
Salvation (i.e. being born again) is a one time event. Once you are saved, you are always saved. Heaven is guaranteed because you have received the free gift of salvation provided for you only through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ on Calvary (Romans 3:24-26, Romans 6:23, John 1:12-13).
If you are trusting in anything other than the blood of Jesus Christ to get you into Heaven (i.e. your good works, the Roman Catholic church or any other church, water baptism, sacraments, etc.), then you are not trusting fully in the blood of Jesus Christ by faith alone and you are not born again. The blood of Calvary is the only thing that eternally saves!
"In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins" - Colossians 1:14 KJV
"That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise" - Ephesians 1:12-13 KJV
I lost my son 1 yr ago, 12 days before his 41st birthday. He turned to drugs after losing his young beautiful wife to a long cancer battle. He told me he didn’t want to live without her. He went into seclusion and numb his life to drugs. I am so devastated and can’t move on. I found your site and listened to your explanation of what death means, why do we visit the grave. Please pray for my son and his wife and family..🙏🏼 thank you father
🙏🙏 for healing and strength
I buried my fiancé yesterday and I can’t imagine my life without him when we were both ready for the next chapter of our lives 💔
Hello. I am sorry you lost an important person in your life. God knows your hurt. If you believe in Jesus Christ and who He is and why He came, please ask God for forgiveness and to create in you a heart for the things of Him. I lost my husband 18 years ago. Not sure if he was saved. We never know what happens in a person's last moments. All of us who have heard the Gospel have a choice to make. I choose God's Mercy through faith in Jesus Christ. I hope you will also. If you are still breathing, you have a choice to make.
Dear Nancy I am just seeing this now. But our God exists outside time & space, so He is with us. Our Neighbour lost there young daughter to disease and she left behind her fiancé & family. I will pray fior you by name daily and for your fiancé and for your life now, that God will continue to intervene & giver you hope.
I lost my wife 2 weeks ago, we were married a little over a year. Everything too, was seeming ahead of us... I understand how you feel. The feeling of that void, helplessness and disorientation is at times unbearable... I try to cling to God as much as I can.
when somebody comes into mind a relative, a friend, a relative of a friend who passed away. I offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for them and also the poor holy souls in purgatory because i know that someday they will pray for me too.
I went to a funeral today for Janine, a church friend. We never met outside of seeing each other at Mass almost every week and chatting as Charlie, her husband pushed her chair to their special van. They would sit in on the aisle in the shorter front pew on the Gospel side, Janine in her chair and Charlie next to her in the pew. I sat a few rows back on the same side. She died Monday and today was her funeral.
Since we have been allowed to go to Mass, we have to be directed to a pew and place in that pew for social distancing. I was directed to where Charlie would have sat next to Janine in her chair.
And later in the day, I hopped on the computer and this video popped up, as they do after you watch a video. The Holy Spirit is amazing. What a consolation. Bless you Father Mike.
I have a Muslim niece that died as an infant and I still pray for the repose of her soul
Infants go to be with God as they are unable to choose faith for themselves. Read the story of David and Bathsheba's firstborn son.
Funerals in relationships are important as well.
Please pray for my four brothers and my sis our faithful departed plus my Pop.
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Thanks a bunch 💐. Much appreciated. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Father Mike, thank you. Just thank you.
Thank you, Lord for our good priest to share this video on why we hold funerals for our departed dearly beloved.
May God bless you, Father Mike! 😄 Always a joy to hear you speak. I hope I remember this video when I'm on my deathbed. We all need that reminder for any type of celebration.
At my only blood Aunty's funeral. Her name was Tracy, she was the best and as genuinely cool. We shared the same quirky mind and grit in tough times. She taught me some important stuff in the infrequent times I have met her in my young life, but the fact that those things have made an impact on me are unquestionable. I love you aunty, and I thank God for forming you, loving you and putting you into our lives, and reminding us of our own deaths. Thank you.
Thank you for this video Fr. Mike 🙏🏼 When my son Andrew got his Angel Wings 5 years ago , I didn’t think twice about him going to heaven to rest in the loving arms of our Savior. I pray and talk to him everyday . I guess you are probably right . I don’t know if he went to heaven , but I will continue to pray for him and talk to him everyday .
Your son does not have Angel wings. He is greater than the Angels. I know we say such sweet things but I wanted you to know, your sons Soul elevates him. I’ve lost son & daughter. Please do not think I am correcting you or being callous. I wanted to tell you our sons and daughters are higher than all the Angels. We are created in the image of God. May God comfort, bless and follow you all the days of your life. I think of my children every day and ask them to pray for me.
thank you Fr.Mike :)
I have just watched your video just a few weeks after my beloved father’s funeral. Your words gave me some hope that my prayers at mass and at home is one thing I can do. I am so grateful to God for my wonderful dad.
I took a lot of comfort from your video. Thanks Fr Mike.
Our father passed away on the Feast of the Assumption and he left after praying the rosary! He has prepared us so well and your words Fr Mike offer so much guidance and consolation too! Thanks so much! We will offer masses for dad (Archt Benjamin B Soriano), kindly pray for him too. Thanks so much! God bless us all! 🤗❤️🙏🏻
My husband died suddenly 2 years ago. He was not Catholic and I didn’t have a funeral for him at all but, when I spread his ashes I prayed and continue to pray every day for him.
Did he believe in Jesus
Have masses said for him. Pray rosaries for him.
Hi Father,
Thank you so much for this video, I lost my mom on 3rd September. I miss her more and more the days pass on, I felt my life was really empty without her.. Today I really felt how to regain my faith towards Christ!! This video is really a testimony for me to be strong in life... thank you very much..Amen !!!!!
a friend just died... god bless you. i really needed to hear this
Thank you Father Mike. My grandfather is dying and we're preparing to bring him home for hospice. I'm absolutely heartbroken because this happened so suddenly, but this video gave me some comfort ❤
my dad passed away , 2/3 /24 . now mum 5 weeks after him . now there together in heaven . i prayer for all who have gone before us .
Father Mike I happened upon your channel after searching for “Godparent died.” My only brother (43) passed a year ago. He was our sons Godfather. Next year our son will be making his Confirmation. I’m lost & Im not sure what the steps are. Can I just tell you how refreshing it is to hear “we don’t know if our loved ones are in Heaven”... I’m struggling being the older sister with where he is. Was it scary? God has blessed me in more ways than I deserve & yet I only get so close to Him. He’s chasing me I believe that. Thank you for your video. I’ll be watching more
Father Mike thank you. I lost my loved one he was Catholic. He was a very good heart a walking Angel. Please pray for Jeffrey. Bless you.
Please heavenly father take Jeffreys soul into you kingdom in Jesus name.Amen🙏. God bless u hope you are doing good
Thank you
love that homily . god bless Fr Schimt .
This couldn't have come at a better time. Just lost a friend and it's affected me badly. This is what I needed to hear. God works in ways. Thank you Fr. Mike!
In our prayers!
Learned something. Thanks Father Schmitz.
Thanks and glory to the lord for having you on this earth, God bless you father!
Thank you!
I am becoming a preplanning specialist and I have been looking for something about our Catholic funerals. I have also been tired of hearing even clergy canonize the deceased. Thank you Father for spelling out why we have Catholic funerals. God bless you.
thank u for this. so many times we attend funerals and well wishers say things like "well atleast he /she is in a better place now or when God or in heaven " thank u Fr.
Fr. Mike just lost a dear friend and this video helps. Thanks!
There is so much beauty in the catholic snitch that I never new about
Tq for reminding us
Sometimes we get caught up in OUR grief instead of what we can do
you are so inspiring. ive decided to go catholic and i had a question. my great grandma passed away recently and she was catholic. she was amazing, never got impatient or anything. i was wondering how i could start the practice of catholicism.
Beautiful, Skylar! First step would be to call the parish office of your local Catholic Church and ask to make an appointment with a priest there so he can listen to you and help you. We are here for you too along your journey! Praying for you!
Ascension Presents wow, thank you so much for replying! i will definetly do tat!!
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Hey Skylar! Welcome to the Catholic family! I'll pray for you, hope you can find a great parish!
Mary Cole thank you so much!
What a video. Thank you so much Father.
This may be one of your best videos ever. Well done, Father.
Thanks for the feedback, Scott! God bless you!
On my way to a funeral. Thank you Father
This is the best homily I've ever heard on Funeral. Thanks for clarifying too and we don't know if they are in heaven. We can only hope and pray for them.
Amen ,Thank you
Thank you .... love your work and videos. Grateful
What a great video! Thank you Fr Mike!
Wow i had no idea that’s what a funeral was for. Someone should really teach us these things
That was very enlightening. Thank you!
Great Information!
No one understands this Noble and very necessary information!
Amen
Bravo, well said Father
Thank you father mike, you confirm what I have always felt at a funeral. Preach the message as you know how to interpret a message from beyond the normal realm of thinking, and I thank you as I am sure so many others do! Keep up the god work.....
Right on!
awwwee this reminds me of a novena that i just started doing for the souls of the purgatory. and the one that hit me was to pray for the souls who have not yet had any one praying for them.. :-( imagine the feeling of abandonemnt like that?
Thank you for this. ❤️
Super like! Thanks Fr. Mike! God bless!
thank you father mike for your such great words, i've been dealing with the death of my grandparents to whom died only 18 days apart of each other.. this video helped me remember the power of our prayers and why it's so important to continue to do so for our beloved departed God Bless
also i love your videos! as a (Somewhat) younger person i feel like i can really connect to your content! keep up the fantastic work!
This is incredible! It is a lot to think about and digest! God in Jesus name is the judge and not us as humans. My family isn't Catholic but it doesn't matter. Help, pray, and love?
Thank you
Thank you for this informative video father
You have One Father, and He is in Heaven, and you have One Intercessor with The Father, the Man, Christ Jesus.
Very enlightening Father. Thank you, as always
When my mom passed away she even had assests in her will put aside for Masses to be said for her...I'm thinking of doing this also.
Thank-you so much. Succinct & erudite. God bless you.
Hey, I love your weird rides Father! I look forward to them, and your awesome ways! Thanks for this video and please do talk to us about Purgatory soon! Pete D.---
You know you will get a lot of hate from Protestants. Feel sorry for their souls.
You know you will get a lot of hate from Protestants. Feel sorry for their souls.
BRILLIANT
We had my Mother's Funeral Monday. She was a devout Catholic. Many years ago she was concerned that none of her children were able to receive the eucharist. Sadly only two of her five children are practicing Catholics and received communion. I was one of the three that left the church. I know it upset mom that I left but she forgave me years ago.
You can still return. Your mother’s prayers can still come true! Sometimes mothers don’t see the change until after they are gone, but the Holy Spirit can still convict! I’m praying for you!
Please pray for me.
Just days ago, my mother passed away. One of my brothers told me in person. He actually suggested our mother was in a better place. This brother had the worst relationship with her, had been decades since he has even talked to her.
None of us had an easy time with her, but we all still want to love her. Though not raised Catholic, we knew she had been, and I'd been feeling called to this faith forso e time. Around 2 months ago, I began praying the Rosary and had been asking God to try to reach our mom's heart again.
Because I have not been able to visit her, I have no idea if she ever reopened her heart to God, but yesterday, after much prayer, I felt profound peace.
I was worried about what I was going to say at the memorial. Our mom made it difficult to love her.
Please pray that God's presence is brought into her memorial. That when i share, my share brings God to the front, and I'm able to avoid making it about me.
I love your analogies father. Thank you for your videos and keep it up.
I totally agree with you Fr Mike
Spot on, very well put. Thank you again for such wisdom.
Very, good, nice, beautiful, amezing explaination Fr. can pray for me and all my family members living and deceased. And for all boys and girls living and deceased. And all my right good goodness just prayers and intentions to Jesus and God. Thanks if you do so..............!
I know a priest who celebrated a Mass for my Baptist grandmother. I recall my father in spite of being Lutheran having a Catholic funeral. I really don't like the term celebration of life because when he say celebration of life you tend to forget the part where you're supposed to mourn the death
I don't think we should mourn the death. Not if those who have died are in Heaven. We can mourn those who did not know Jesus, or mourn our not having our loved one with us here on earth. But, I think they should be a celebration of that person's life.
Fr Mike I like the speed that you talk; it's even to the point where I no longer notice if it's fast or not, I'm just listening to you and you sound normal c:
I am preparing myself emotionally to see my mother buried a 2nd time, I feel like I want to scream. I'll be glad when it's over I just needed to vent. There will be no service. I know she has been with God since she passed, but it's still very painful. God help me tohave poiseand love while dealing.
I dont agree w all of this. My mother suffered alot here on earth and was a very dedicated Catholic Mother. She was dedicated to attending daily mass and saying the Rosary. Souls in purgatory are assured that they will attain Heaven and we must pray for them but it doesnt mean we cant take comfort in assuming that they are or soon will be w the Lord. Losing my Mother 2 weeks ago was devastating and our family found comfort in celebrating her life as well as the comfort we found in the chosen scripture readings at her Funeral Mass. Even our Lord when on earth had compassion for grieving families.
..this came in handy today... a friend's brother....gone way too soon...
This is one of the most misunderstood issues among Catholics today. Thank you, Father
Thank you, Father Mike! This is perfect!
mind-blown
Always so insightful. Thank you
Thank you for this most pragmatic lesson regarding an ever present phenomenon in our human lives.
Mike, where in scripture does it say about how we can pray for people who have died and intercede for them? Also where in scripture does it mention about purgatory and making things right there so they can then be able to be in the presence of God?
Can someone tell me what is he wearing? Is that appropriate for anyone to wear that at a funeral? Looking for a funeral attire.
Father Mike we just loss our mother she was the sweetest mother she suffered all her life with heart problems and was always sick we know she has no more pain we loss are father 17yrs ago she was 87 we feel lucky we had her that long I have had masses said for her how can my silbling stay together with out fighting because we already are doing that I pray for peace every morning for our family can you offer any suggestions
Sorry if this is a silly question but I attend the Church of England and am curious of the catholic faith. Can I attend a Catholic Church without ringing first to ask permission? I'm sorry if this sounds dim but I do not know any Catholics to ask. My church is modernising itself and I feel it has lost traditions which I feel are important
Uncle Peter you are most welcome at any Catholic Mass...you just can't receive Holy Communion. I hope you go to Mass...I would recommend buying a CD that Father Larry Richard made on the Catholic Mass. He is a great speaker and explains what will be going on. This will help you understand why we stand up at certain times kneel down at certain times in other aspects of the Mass
Of course you can! Hope you can find a good one to go to. I'd recommend stopping by the priest after Mass and saying hi too, priests love meeting new people!
Please do! The Church is universal - for all! It would be important to refrain from receiving communion though as one must be a practicing Catholic in the state of grace to receive as we believe in the True Presence. Keep us posted along your journey! You can always call your local parish office to set up an appointment to talk with Fr. if you have questions about Catholicism.
Thank you for the replies and the support. I will contact the church before attending. I am a little nervous as I have always been taught that Catholics do not practice aspects of the faith correctly (I do not mean to insult) but as I watch these videos and read about it I want to learn more.
Uncle Peter of course! The churches doors are open for everyone! Pray for us so that we may be faithful to our lord as well :)
That was brilliant...very interesting and informative
I'm Catholic, but I still believe that we must pray for salvation of those before they die. My hope after they die is that God reached them fully. We must accept Christ in our hearts as our personal savior. If we have no faith in what he did for us on the cross, nothing else will matter. I pray for those who don't know Christ. Great video Father Mike!!!
You have truth imprinted on your heart. Spoken like a true Christian! Yes pray for each person, being fishers of men and sharing the Gospel so all come to know there is a way of knowing and no need for pergatory.
Romans 10:9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
@@sirena_mg AMEN!
Yeah I always find it funny for people who say that "____ is in heaven now". You don't know that!
Unless you are saved, like the Bible says we can know. Catholics of course, do not put their faith in Christ on HIS terms.
Please do not try to divide the house. We are all believers in Christ and we are all called to act as one flock. There are too many divisions already, we should not attack one another but seek to learn from one another and find ways to co-exist and grow accepting the challenges that come with these differences but seeking Christ in them despite or even because of the hardship. God bless you.
No, there are saved Christians who are trusting in Jesus death burial and resurrection, and then there are those who are trying to WORK THEIR WAY, then say that they are trusting in Jesus. You need faith in him alone, you NEED *HIS* righteousness.
Faith alone will NEVER save anyone! Those who have faith shall be destroyed and cast on the Lake of Fire. Only those who do WORKS will be saved
Please do not fight brothers (and/or sisters, it is hard to tell online). We all believe in Him and we all have faith in the same Christ. Neither faith nor acts alone are enough, faith is required to truly trust and know Him and acts are the response we give if we truly hear and believe. Both must be manifest in you if you are truly on the right track.
Father Mike, thank you for explaining this very important subject.
I wonder if you could do a video on HOW to pray for the souls of our departed loved ones, or how to pray for the souls in purgatory. What should we say in our prayers? How do we pray for someone we love who seemed to have little or no faith, but showed love to us on earth? I know we should entrust them to God's mercy. Is there anything else? And how can we help souls in purgatory get to heaven faster? Thank you.
# Fr Mike.
What is The Churches teaching re' how we should behave when we enter a Church and also I have noticed a lot of clapping during the mass. For example last Sunday The Children did a Gospel presentation ( which was lovely) and received a round of applause after. Or the choir are applauded etc. I have said to my family that maybe we shouldn't as we are there to praise God. But maybe I'm being a kill joy.
God Bless you!
P.S. you have to come to Ireland. 🤗
FR. I have this curiosity to know. After the Death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we know the whole process we go through, after our death. I mean --death--- purgatory--- heaven
but what used to happen before Jesus Christ's era or in Old testament, where did the souls of People who died in the Great Flood go ? where did Jacob, Isaac, And common folks go ?
Good clear job explaining this. it is upsetting when a funeral becomes a "canonization". Are baptized children before the age of reason still given a different funeral then adults? since they were consider in heaven. But adults, only God knows! You do a terrific job.
Another great video! Keep up the good work! Btw...love the Willie Wonka reference! LOL!!!
My cousin passed away a few weeks ago. He was Catholic. How do we as Catholics honor the Lord in our Faith if his sister is making funeral arrangements in a Protestant church? My aunt is still Catholic and so are his other siblings.
Yes Father Mike, Clear,, Jesus Christ to one and all to his way,...👴
Father Mike, I am not sure if you will see this however, can you explain how we cannot know if our loved one, who was a Christian, loved Jesus, was "saved by grace through faith in Christ" is not in Heaven or asleep in Christ until HE returns again? What about the thief on the cross, to whom Jesus said, "Today you will with Me in Paradise"? When do we actually hear, "Well done my good and faithful servant"? Is it not when we die, or is it only at the Judgement Seat at the final judgement? Thank you for your faithful service to our Lord and to your flock.
“The world’s thy ship and not thy home.” -St. Therese of Lisieux
Hello Father Mike if you don't mind can you please educate us about cremation thank you Father :)
Father, what is the purpose of a Catholic Vigil and is it a requirement? When and why should it be done, please?
Love your videos and always learning something - thank you! Some funerals, seem to turn into social gatherings and some people come dress inappropriately. Thank you for reminding us to pray constantly.
Peace and blessings
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4th reason is obsolete! You,and you alone are responsible for your own Salvation. Whether you except Christ as your Savior .Once you have lost consciousness, or have taken your last breath, its all over. You're soul has reached it final destination.
Another great video. =)
Father I have a huge question and I would really like you to answer it. My father in law passed away last year before our conversion. So my husband and his brothers (except one), decided to have a funeral but the body wasn’t present because he was going to be incinerated. Once they gave us my father-in-law ashes my husband’s family celebrated a funeral mass again, this time with his ashes present. The problem is that my brother in law, the one who didn’t agree since the beginning that they celebrated a funeral with the body present is extremely upset now. He doesn’t want to talk to my husband anymore. The truth is that before our conversion we didn’t find it as relevant or necessary. My question is if the first mass we celebrated without having the body present is not enough. And what can we do about it?