REFLECTION ON REMEMBERING THE DEAD
Message from “Rt Rev Kieran Conry, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton Diocese, who also has responsibility in England and Wales for evangelisation, said:
“Every November throughout the world those who have died are especially remembered and prayed for by the Catholic community. The commemoration begins on 2nd of the month on a day called All Souls when Catholics pray for the dead as they continue, ahead of the living, the journey into the fullness God’s Light. Catholics also pray for those who are left behind and are still grieving. These prayers continue throughout the month of November, with people encouraged to visit a church or cemetery to pray.”
“Know that, even if you are not a Catholic, you and your loved ones will be prayed for and remembered during November. Jesus Christ conquered death through his own suffering and death on a cross and by his resurrection. In Him is the source of our hope and light whatever darkness we might currently face. His love for us and those that we love is endless.”
Father of mercies and God of all consolation, N. is gone now from this earthly dwelling and has left us behind mourning his/her absence. Let us find in your Son, Jesus, comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong Through Christ our Lord.” CBCEW - https://www.cbcew.org.uk/message-of-hope-for-those-who-are-grieving-the-loss-of-a-loved-one/
