by the rev Alan Brown, vicar of Morton

Just a year ago there were the vast drifts of bouquets, a huge outpouring of emotion, millions lining the route of the cortege, many more millions watching on television here and around the world - a 'unique occasion for a unique person'.

Thousands of mile away another woman - tiny, old and frail, whose possessions could fit in a carrier bag - was laid to rest with accolades from world leaders, and the adoration of millions.

Both were complex, and often controversial, people. But they reaped a harvest of love in death, because they sowed the seed of love in life. They made ordinary people feel special, they made the unloved feel loved.

Princess Diana and Mother Teresa showed love in a way that connected with many people. Christians believe that all love is a reflection of that perfect love which God feels for each one of us and for his creation.

All of us need both to know and to show that love if we are to be fully human.

The best monument to either of these loving people is not a statue, a garden, or even a hospital - but rather that we should see what was good about them, reflect on what made them candles of light in our world, and show more light and love in our own lives.

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