The Church allows cremation but ashes must be kept in a sacred place, cannot be divided between family members, nor can they be scattered in the air, on land, or at sea, or preserved in jewelry, the Vatican has affirmed. … Read More
Savior who simply makes our life easier is a balm and a comfort. But a Savior who judges us at the end of our lives and who saves us from death is a more intense figure. It’s not as easy … Read More
The St. Therese Blessed Oil is a sacramental like holy water it is not the Holy Oil used in the Catholic Church’s Sacraments. (A sacramental is an object, a prayer,etc. that helps us grow in our spiritual life and increases our devotion to our faith.)… Read More
While many of you may not yet know, columbariums are storage facilities containing vaults. What do these vaults contain? Well, all vaults contain something valuable. … Read More
Years ago, when I first graduated from college I was told that one of the first things I had to do was get a job, and the next was to buy life insurance. I wasn’t quite sure why, but my … Read More
Cremation of the bodies of the deceased has been an acceptable option for Catholics of the Latin Rite since 1963. Cremation is permitted for Catholics as long as it is not chosen in denial of Christian teaching on the Resurrection and the sacredness of the human body. When cremation is chosen for a good reason, the full course of the Order of the Christian Funerals should still be celebrated, including the Vigil Service (wake), the Funeral liturgy and the Rite of Committal.… Read More
God’s Little Flower (Columbarium.life) is an accredited sales group in St. Thérèse Columbarium; authorized to sell columbarium vaults.