Saturday 2nd of November
All Souls Day
“The dead will hear the voice of the Son of God.”
John 5:24-29
Today, we celebrate All Souls Day, where we remember all who have died. We are reminded of God’s gift of salvation for all who believe in and welcome it. We are called to have hope in the word of God that gives life.
Through prayer, we grow to understand the love of the Father and his providence. It is easy to listen to the other voices that lead us to despair and sadness, yet God’s voice does the opposite, he shows us the way to eternal life. Jesus shows us that there is more to life than what the world offers. Let us look to the hope of the Lord each day, which leads us closer to the Father.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.