In the southern Christian tradition, it is not rare to hear about funerals being "celebrated" because the deceased has gone home to God, and that is worthy of celebrating. There are also "celebrations of life" for some folks, a time when family and friends can gather and appreciate the life of the deceased.
Indeed. I’ve heard that in the Catholic Tradition the Term Celebration in reference to attending/leading the Mass was picked as a deliberate reference to the last supper. And the blessing of the Bread and Wine.
Granted I heard it in passing and not from a Priest or Theologian. So it’s accuracy is debatable.
In the southern Christian tradition, it is not rare to hear about funerals being "celebrated" because the deceased has gone home to God, and that is worthy of celebrating. There are also "celebrations of life" for some folks, a time when family and friends can gather and appreciate the life of the deceased.
Indeed. I’ve heard that in the Catholic Tradition the Term Celebration in reference to attending/leading the Mass was picked as a deliberate reference to the last supper. And the blessing of the Bread and Wine.
Granted I heard it in passing and not from a Priest or Theologian. So it’s accuracy is debatable.
in the Catholic religion, mass is a celebration of the Lord.