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Blog:Why are there no eulogies in a Catholic Funeral Mass?

March 12, 2024 by Michael

The purpose of the Liturgy & lay participation at Mass: Liturgical celebrations are, by definition, public ceremonies (see Glossary: Liturgy). But they are not for the public. In liturgical celebrations, the faithful come together to celebrate, praise, and glorify God. When we interject ourselves into the Mass, we make it about us, not God. I love a good Homily, and enjoy a particularly beautiful choir, but those liturgical elements elevate and do not replace the purpose of the Mass.
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