Online Church: @Our Lady of Africa Church Mbuya today, November 02, 2025

THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED - Solemnity of All Saints

Scripture Readings
- First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9, which describes the souls of the just as being in the hand of God, untouched by torment, and destined for peace.
- Second Reading: Romans 5:5-11 or Romans 6:3-9, which emphasize the steadfast love of God revealed in Christ's death and resurrection.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1-6, depicting the Lord as a faithful shepherd guiding his flock through life's journey.
- Gospel Reading:   John 6:37-40, where Jesus assures that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and he will raise them up on the last day.

Reflection:

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) is observed to:
- Honor the deceased: Remember and pray for loved ones who have passed away.
- Seek purification: Help the souls of the departed through prayer and Masses, seeking to reduce their time in purgatory.
- Celebrate the communion of saints: Affirm the connection between the living and the deceased, recognizing the "communion of saints" in the Catholic faith.

These practices are rooted in Catholic doctrine and tradition, emphasizing the importance of prayer and remembrance for the deceased.