Today, the Church celebrates the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, otherwise referred to as All Souls day. Immediately after having spent All Saints' day rejoicing with those of our predecessors in faith who we believe are now among the Saints, today we remember and pray for all those who have endeavoured to live virtuous lives here on earth (cf Wis 3:1) but who have not officially been recognized among the saints.
It is customary for Christians to visit graveyards on this day if we can, or at lest to pray for the repose of the souls of our loved ones and to offer our prayers, asking the Lord to welcome our loved ones into heaven. Naming our loved ones in prayer places them before the throne of God and our prayers for them will help them to complete their journey home.
We remember our loved ones today and give thanks to God for the holy lives that they led. We pray for them and we pray also for those who have no one to remember them in prayer before the Lord. May He who has created us, and who longs for the day when we will be reunited for all eternity in our heavenly home turn his merciful gaze toward us and toward all those who still long to see his face.
Have a great day.
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