HOMILY FOR THE MEMORIAL OF ALL SOULS (ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED)
Homily for the memorial of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls). Wisdom 3:1-9c Psalm 23:1-3,4,5,6 Romans 5:5-11 Matthew 5:1-12a Lyrics: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my Soul Chorus: It is well (it is well) With my Soul (with my Soul) It is well, it is well with my Soul Dearest brothers and sisters in Christ, we celebrated "All Saints", those who already enjoy God's life and happiness in full in heaven. Today we commemorate "All Soul" those who are in dare need of our prayers as they are in Purgatory, still being purified of the remains of sin. Thus, we remember all our loved ones, all those who began this journey with us but have now transited, those marked with the sign of the cross,, that God in his infinite mercy and compassion may harken to our prayers and grant them liberation. The Church therefore is composed of those in heaven (...