Thomas Lynch

Thomas Lynch is a writer and funeral director. This article is adapted from his essay collections, The Undertaking (W.W. Norton and Co., 1997) and Bodies in Motion and at Rest (W.W. Norton and Co., 2000). ©Thomas Lynch.

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Grave Responsibilities

Let’s not make it a crime to be homeless

Last week, Pope Francis made some inflammatory remarks about capitalism. Do you think capitalism is consistent with Catholicism?

For crying out loud: What should we do with noisy children at Mass?

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Advising Pope Francis on the challenges ahead

Let's not use the Eucharist as a weapon

Spiritual exercises: Can other religious practices strengthen your Catholic core?

Will Pope Francis check the Latino exodus out of the Catholic Church?

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