Remembering Our Deceased Loved Ones

Note: yesterday was Slice  3333!

Fittingly, our Scripture passages for today are filled with hope to balance our sorrow as we honor our many deceased family members and friends. "The souls of the just are in the hand of God and no torment shall touch them." (Wis 3:1) "Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out inot our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us." (Rm 5:5)  "For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him up on the last day." (Jn 6:40).  Those who have gone before us, even if delayed for further purification, are in a safe place, "a better place," as the current expression goes.  We need not fear for them, but do need to take the opportunity today and this Month of the Holy Souls, to remember and cherish them, as a means of healing our sorrow and reminding ourselves that one day we shall follow them. Remembering, cleansing, preparing and giving thanks are fitting themes for the dark days of November, but may we find consolation, courage and hope as we look forward to Eternal life with God and with our loved ones and all the saints.
Bro. Rene