Samstag, 31. Oktober 2009

All Saints Day

Today is All Saints Day, a solemnity celebrated on 1 November in Western Christianity, and on the first Sunday after Pentecost in Eastern Christianity in honor of all the saints, known and unknown.


The next day, ALL SOUL'S DAY, commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet been purified and reached heaven. It's also the day to pay respect and remembers the souls of all friends and loved ones who have died and gone to heaven.

All Soul's Day is more than the floral offerings, lighting of candles, praying or visiting the graveyard of our dearly departed. Perhaps, the celebration of the All Soul's Day is also an opportune time for living ones to ponder on to their life's mission while they are still on earth. Though i'm far away from the grave of my departed parents, love ones and friends, i'll always pray for the internal repose of their souls.

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