ALL SOULS DAY

As this day dawns, we remember the faithful departed who have gone before us. In fact, this entire month of November is a time to remember the souls of our beloved dead. This time of prayer and remembrance is not confined to one month but we observe it everyday because we are always praying for our loved ones. As the commentary in the "Magnificat" states: "The commemoration of All Souls is rooted in the Church's strong conviction that we, the living, have a serious responsibility in love to accompany with prayer those who have died but who must yet complete the purificatory preparation every human being needs to be able to dwell in the all-encompassing love of God" (42). We remember the faithful departed in our Masses and our daily prayers. This is a beautiful gift that we can give to those whom God has called to Himself. It is also customary to visit a cemetery during this time to pray for our beloved dead. Walking through a cemetery can bring one a sense of comfort and peace. We profess and live everyday our faith and belief in the resurrection because Jesus has broken the bonds of sin and death and given us all the hope and promise of eternal life. We still need to do our part by living the teachings of our Lord in hope of getting to Heaven ourselves. We pray for ourselves that our faith in the resurrection will always be strong! We pray for our faithful departed that God may welcome them into His eternal presence! Blessings on this day to you!!!