Memorial and Bereavement

Our Faithful Departed: Where They Are and Why It Matters

Awarded third place in theology by the Association of Catholic Publishers and third place in grief and bereavement by the Catholic Media Association.

When someone we love dies, it's difficult to look beyond our grief to understand that they are still with us.

And yet we hear in the funeral liturgy that life is changed not ended. InOur Faithful Departed, University of Notre Dame theologian Leonard J. DeLorenzo shows us what this means and how we are called to remain faithful in our relationships with the dead.

Those whom we have known and loved in this life we have only known and loved partially, imperfectly, DeLorenzo writes. In heaven, what has been partial shall be made complete, and what has been imperfect shall be perfected.

He explains that the Catholic Church teaches that heaven is not so much a place as it is a perfect communion in Christ where the living and the dead are forever united.

In this book, you will learn that:

• St. Teresa of Calcutta thought of her own life as a practice for heaven;
• the Eucharist is a prayer for the dead, an offering brought to the altar;
• Da de los Muertosis an understanding that death is not the opposite of life, but part of it;
• Christ wants us to broaden and deepen our notions of the body;
• we can practice communion with the dead by praying for them, remembering them by name during the Mass, sharing memories of them, and celebrating them in devotional practices.

DeLorenzo relates his own story of the loss of his grandparents and shares heartwarming experiences from other Catholics including Laura Kelly Fanucci, Stephanie DePrez, and John Cavadini who have felt the connection with their lost friends and loved ones.

DeLorenzo said that the Church must encourage communion with the dead through public acts such as Eucharistic processions, prayer, monthly adoration with prayers for the souls in purgatory, and by accompanying the grieving with tenderness and compassion.

Pages: 160

Trim size: 5 x 7 inches

ISBN: 9781646801671

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I Will See You in Heaven - Dog Lover's Edition. For anyone who is grieving the loss of beloved pets, this bestselling little book offers wisdom, comfort, and the reassuring hope that we will see our cats and dogs and other animals in heaven. Friar Jack Wintz has been pondering this for years, and he is convinced that God's loving relationship with creation includes the afterlife. Here, Friar Jack traces the history of God's fatherly care for his creatures, from thr Garden of Eden, to Noah and the Ark, Jonah and the Whale, and the life and example of St. Francis of Assisi, and also shares from his personal life experience. "Our God is a God of overflowing love, goodness, and beauty who is ready to give over everything to those he loves. Surely the Creator would not suddenly stop loving and caring for the creatures he had put into existence with so much care!" Friar Jack. Includes: Gift inscription page, Prayers of Blessing for any animal, fish, bird, or other creature, 14 brief chapters of wisdom and reflection, Hardcover, 112 pages

Heaven Bound: Creating a Funeral or Memorial Service for You Pet. This gentle, instructional book will help anyone create a funeral or memorial service for their beloved pet, and create opportunities to share memories, to laugh, to cry, and to record these feelings in the pages of this book. As the book says: "Don't worry about what others may think." "Surround yourself with friends during this time." "It is good to grieve, and to share your grieving with others who care about you." Contents include: Dedication Page, How to Use this Book, Planning a Memorial Service, A Simple Order of Service, Suggested Readings, Memories!, and Additional Resources. Paperback, 64 pages

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Ht. 18 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Decorative Filigree Design. Globe in red or blue, please specify color.

Holds 7 day candle. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional. Also available with cap without cross.

Ht. 18 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Etched Cross on globe. Gold with red or blue globe. Please specify color. Holds 7 day candle. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional. Also available with cap without cross. Made in the USA.

Ht. 18 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Decorative Filigree Design. Gold w/red or blue globe, please specify which color. Holds 7 day candle. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional. Also available with cap without cross. Made in USA.

Ht. 12 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Decorative Filigree design. Solar powered cemetery light. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional.

Ht. 12 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Etched Cross on globe. Solar powered cemetery light. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional.

Ht. 12 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Decorative Filigree design. Solar powered cemetery light. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional.

Ht. 12 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Etched Cross on Globe. Solar powered cemetery light. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional.

Ht. 18 3/4". Powder coated for outside durability. Silver with blue or red globe and etched Cross on Globe. Please specify color. Holds 7 day candle. GS-1 ground stakes included, AL-1 mounting bracket for walls optional. Also available with cap without cross. Made in USA.

Urn single vault 

Outside dimensions- 16-1/2" L x 12" W x 9-1/2" Ht.
Inside dimensions-14-1/2" L x 10-1/2" W x 6-1/2" Ht.

for Cemetery Requirement Only

Brass, Ht. 3 1/4" Universal keepsake urn w/ a threaded cover.

Brass, Ht. 3" Keepsake urn w/ a threaded cover.

Biodegradable. Ht. 10 1/2" Adult urn minimum capacity of 200 cubic inches w/ set on cover

Copper. Ht. 11 3/4" Praying hands male urn minimum capacity of 200 cubic inches w/ set on top cover

Copper. Ht. 11 1/2"  Adult Birds of Paradise urn minimum capacity of 200 cubic inches w/ set on cover 

Aluminum/Brass. Ht. 11 3/4" Adult Eternal Rose urn minimum capacity of 200 cubic inches w/ set on cover 

Aluminum. Ht. 10 3/4" Autumn leaves male/female urn minimum capacity of 200 cubic inches w/ set on cover 

Aluminum. Ht. 11" Heaven's cross male urn minimum capacity of 200 cubic inches w/ set on cover. 

Copper/Brass. Ht 10 1/2" Celestial Blossom female urn minimum capacity of 200 cubic inches w/ set on cover 

Waterproof inserts for various products create an easy-to-use and unique container that will become a cherished keepsake long after the flowers have gone.

This size insert can fit any petite size music box and lantern.

Lord is Shepherd Pocket Token. Lord is Shepherd Pocket Memorial Token reads "you make me lie down in green pastures, You lead me beside still waters, I fear no evil, for You are at my side and give me courage with Your rod and staff." 1" diameter. Polybagged.

5.75" H Memorial Ornament, Porcelain, Dimensions: 5.625"H 0.25"W 5.625"L, Verse: Those We Love Don't Go Away, They Walk Beside Us Every Day. Unseen, Unheard, But Always Near, Still Loved Still Missed And Very Dear.