Fr Paul Farren: The story of the Good Samaritan shaped John Hume's work for peace

The Homily delivered by Fr Paul Farren at the funeral of John Hume in full.

The order of service for the funeral of John Hume at St Eugene's Cathedral Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

"THERE are many tragedies at this time in our world and there are many awful things that we have to accept as normal. 

One of the greatest tragedies and most awful reality is that we have to be physically distant from people. It is not the way we are called to be – keeping people at a distance.