Theme · Catholic Funeral Readings
God's Mercy
Every funeral is an act of trust in God's mercy. Catholic tradition is careful not to make absolute statements about any particular soul; it commends the deceased to the wide kindness of God whose compassion is older than the world. These readings name that mercy directly. Psalm 130 cries out from the depths and finds "plenteous redemption." Romans 5 announces that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Luke 23 records the mercy extended to the good thief at the very edge of death. Fitting for any funeral, and especially for those where the deceased's life included real struggle.
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Readings on this theme
- Responsorial PsalmPsalm 25:6-7, 17-18, 20-21To you, O Lord, I lift my soul
- Responsorial PsalmPsalm 103:8, 10, 13-18The Lord is kind and merciful
- Responsorial PsalmPsalm 130:1-8Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord
- Second Reading (New Testament)Romans 5:5-11Since we are now justified by his Blood, we will be saved through him
- Gospel ReadingLuke 23:33, 39-43Today you will be with me in Paradise
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