Wisdom 3: 1-9; Romans 6: 3-9; John 6: 37-40 (Friday, November 2, 2007 – All Souls)

What we celebrate today is Christian hope. As Christians we believe that death is not the end of life, it is a beginning of new life, a new life in our eternal home where we truly belong. Today is an opportunity for us to commit the souls of dead family members, as well as friends and fellow Christians into the hands of God. We believe that Christ’s resurrection is a victory over death and those who shared in the baptism of Christ would also share in the resurrection of Christ. We celebrate hope because we believe that Jesus will raise us all up on the last day. We need not fear death as Christians because Jesus has conquered death and has given us life. He has purchased us with his precious blood and he keeps watch that none of us would be lost. Our only responsibility is that we believe in him.

Prayer:
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace, Amen. May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.