Children's Sermon at a Funeral

We had a funeral here today for the mother of one of our parishioners. The woman was a dearly loved mother and wife, and especially a beloved grandmother. For the sermon, Fr. Turner, sat in a chair and had the kids come forward for a children's sermon. In a loving, pastoral, childlike way, he explained about life and death and new life in Jesus Christ. It was the first time I had seen a children's sermon at a funeral. It was a powerful moment. No sermon for adults was needed.