Yet, the Catholic response to grief is different than that given by those who have no faith. Indeed, faith is the most important way Catholics deal with grief successfully and respond to the pain of loss.

“Christmas isn’t a lot of Jesus; it’s a lot of Santa Claus” in today’s world. “But we still have people that ... want to get something ... to tell the child what Christmas is about. ...

Kelton Torrey is a dedicated supporter of the Bucky Sheehan Food Pantry at St. Bernard Church of Our Lady of Providence Parish where he has stocked shelves and helped accept deliveries for the pantry. Recently, he has also sought donations of food while starring in videos posted on Facebook.

This year’s theme is “Life: Why We March” and invites all Americans of goodwill to recognize and unite around the truth that every life is beautiful and worthy of protection.

As we participate in the Church's liturgies, we use a complex system of symbols which we often only dimly understand. Learning about the symbols in the Church’s funeral liturgy can create greater appreciation of the richness and meaning of it.