After a friend passed away, I decided to write my own eulogy that I want read at my funeral. I wrote my eulogy to get in touch with how I want to be remembered. It became an inspiring way to celebrate ...
My father recently passed away at the age of 91. While his death was not a surprise as he had been ill and limited in his physical abilities for a long time, it wasn’t easy. Losing someone who had had ...
Preaching at a funeral Mass must be a real challenge for priests. American culture always wants you to say “nice things” that don’t “disturb” others. Pace St. Paul (1 Corinthians 13:13), one suspects ...
We have all been to funerals. It is one of the last sacred spaces in our world when we are not disturbed. Phones are off and we give our full attention. Without question, the most meaningful aspect of ...
When someone dies, a family member or friend typically prepares the eulogy to honor that person. Instead of that, I am planning on writing my own eulogy that a loved one can deliver on my behalf. My ...
Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New ...