Through Death to Life: 3rd Edition

For over thirty years, nearly one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of the late Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin in 'Through Death to Life'. The new edition of this leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all the approved lectionary Readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass.

This accessible, easy-to-use liturgical aid provides a practical tool for priests, deacon and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet. This sheet is then passed on to the presiding priest or his designate so that he can prepare the liturgy.

Highlights of this new edition:

• Nearly one million copies sold in thirty-year history
• Newly updated pastoral introduction offers comfort to both families and their pastoral leaders
• Comprehensive selection sheet included for families to fill out as they choose their readings and prayers
• Brief, informative appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation