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Sunday's Gospel Reflection
 A mirror reflects what stands before it. Think of a funeral as a mirror—but a mirror with two faces. On one side, we see the person who has died: their face, their story, and the years they shared with us. On the other, we see ourselves. For every time I stand before a coffin, I am reminded not only of my own mortality, but also of how I am living my life. In another's life, I catch a glimpse of my own.
Every death preaches the same truth: One day, I will die. Not to frighten us, but to awaken us. The Church calls this ancient wisdom memento mori — remember that you will die. Death is the most honest preacher because it cannot flatter us or lie to us. However, the Christians do not fear death, but the Christians do listen to death, because it tells the truth about life: And what does it teach us? The value of life. We often take for granted the morning light, the voice of a loved one, an ordinary meal, an ordinary day, assuming there will always be another tomorrow. But just as darkness reveals the beauty of light, death reveals the beauty of the life we have been given. My brothers and sisters, do not be afraid of the mirror. Yet, a funeral is not only for the dead. It is God's sermon to the living. “Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart (Ps 90:12).” The mirror does not condemn us; it invites us. If today were my last day, would I be proud of how I lived it? Would I have said what needed saying? Would I have loved the people I love, out loud, while they could still hear it? Blessings in Christ,
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