Every priest in ministry today is likely to have to preside at the liturgy for a victim of suicide. They owe it to the suicide victim, the family and the friends, to plan and celebrate a liturgy that will be appropriate for the occasion.
It coversMoreEvery priest in ministry today is likely to have to preside at the liturgy for a victim of suicide. They owe it to the suicide victim, the family and the friends, to plan and celebrate a liturgy that will be appropriate for the occasion.
It covers every aspect of the liturgy and deals with issues like the connection between the symbolism of baptism and Christian funerals, the offertory procession, the choice of music, and selecting appropriate readings. Overall, the book aims to help those involved to be more sensitive to the needs of people at the time of a suicide.