On Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:14:17 +0530, Nelson Lopes <nellope...@gmail.com> wrote:
Catholics remember their dead Catholic traditions to remember their dead arises out of religious beliefs and also may be due to fear and guilt complex. There are elaborate rituals before and after the burial. At times the funeral arrangements are expensive to show our love. The number of invited celebrants at the mass is considered status symbol. The mass for the soul is now offered on the day of the burial, instead of after seven days. The day is advanced to facilitate the departure of returning relatives. Relatives and neighbours participate in the Rosary at the residence for 7 days from the date of death in the spirit of solidarity. COMMENT: Why does the Church in Goa not have provisions for electric crematoriums for those of its flock who wish to be cremated rather than buried? This would also help the perennial problem of no space in cemetries. Anyone from the Bishop's House on this list? DM
