Here is a treasure-trove of beautifully crafted Reflections, Readings, Prayers, and Rituals for those who think about death and hope in the resurrection. Father Joseph T. Nolan teaches theology at Boston College and edits the homiletic service Good News . His degrees are from Boston College and Harvard University. His background includes many years of pastoral ministry, as well as service in government and the armed forces. He preaches at St. Ignatius Church, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and has written extensively on liturgical subjects.
Few people think about death, and many have trouble believing in resurrection.
I offer these words to the living, for meditation, prayer, and consolation, because they are true. They reflect the truth of what a Christian believes of Jesus Christ and God's word. These subjects call for a language that not only communicates but brings us into communion with Truth. We do not need mystifying words to speak of the great Mysteries, but we do need poetry, the language of metaphor. We need something easier to grasp than the writing of many theologians.