All Saints

At the beginning of November we remember all the known and unknown saints who have gone before us... In front of the mystery of death, we are awakened with feelings that are powerful, changing and compelling within us ~ we can feel deprived of peace, be confused and overwhelmed at the loss of a loved one... But like the author of the Book of Wisdom, though overburdened, we can still be full of hope ~ awaiting the healing touch of God ~ who's steadfast love sustains all who stay with the ups and downs of life's mysteries.

St. Paul reminds us too, that those who hope in the resurrection will not be disappointed. God's love for us will draw us through death into the experience of new life with God (see Romans 6:3-9). Today and tomorrow, we give thanks for those who have given us good example and helped us in this life. The Church invites us to ask God's mercy on all those who have died and we pray for an ever deeper and abiding awareness of the steadfast love of God expressed thorough Jesus Christ. God's love made known in the risen Christ is reason for our hope!