The feasts of All Saints and All Souls are sacred days when we pause to remember and honour those who have come before us. On All Saints Day, we celebrate all the holy ones—known and unknown—whose lives of faith, compassion, and courage inspire us. These saints are not distant figures but part of our spiritual family, guiding us to live with love and purpose. All Souls Day is a time to remember all who have passed, especially our loved ones. We hold them close in prayer, trusting in God’s mercy and love that reaches beyond any boundary. These days remind us of the bond we share with those who have gone before us, bringing us hope, connection, and peace. Together, we’re all part of God’s enduring love, now and forever. Our chapel will commemorate these two great feasts and continue through November as we join the universal church in our Catholic and Mercy tradition of praying for all the dead.
Loving and Ever-Present God,
Today, as we gather to remember and honour the saints and all souls, we open our hearts to the unity of life and love that connects us all. We celebrate the lives of those who have gone before us, the known saints whose names echo through the ages and the countless souls who lived with grace, love, and humility. Each reminds us of Your boundless love, alive in every human heart.
For the saints, O Lord, we thank You for the luminous examples they set—a legacy of faith, courage, and compassion. May their stories inspire us to live boldly and selflessly, trusting that Your Spirit guides us in every step toward justice, mercy, and peace.
For all souls, we entrust to Your endless mercy those who lived in quiet faith, bore suffering with courage, found joy in simple things, and may have walked through shadows seeking Your light. We ask that they rest now in the fullness of Your love and peace, knowing they are forever held in Your embrace.
May we, too, be open to the divine call in our own lives. Help us to love beyond borders, to forgive without measure, and to live each day with the awareness that our lives, like those who have passed, are part of Your unfolding grace.
We ask this in the name of Christ, the Risen One, who lives and reigns with You, now and forever.
Amen.
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