As we draw near the end of the liturgical year, and the world around us in the midcontinent of North America is shutting down heading toward winter, it's fitting to think about the end of all things. (Later this month comes Veterans' Day, when we remember those who have served our country.)
So we celebrate All Souls' Day at the head of this month. We remember our beloved who have passed on from this life. And we remember that the destiny of all the faithful departed is now with God. Because of the Resurrection of Jesus, all of us in faith have hope, upon reaching death, of experiencing our own Resurrection, as God has now redeemed even death for His purposes. As we strive to live faithfully now, we have hope of abiding with God forever. What a hope to have in this life, and what comfort we take from it as we remember our beloved who have fallen asleep.
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