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Beloved Parishioners,

As I said last week, today’s Pastor’s Corner will conclude my reflection on All Saints. By institution of the feast of All Saints, the Church wants us to understand that our fundamental call as Christians is a call to holiness and this call is not restricted to the clergy or consecrated persons, rather it is universal.

Beloved Parishioners,

Last week we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints, and it is my wish to share a reflection on this great feast of the church. In the 9th article of the Apostle’s Creed, we profess “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saint.” It is exactly that Communion of Saints, “Communio Sanctorum” in Latin, that we highlighted last week as we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints otherwise known as All Hallows.

Beloved Parishioners,

This feast of All Souls’ Day celebrated every November 2nd is an act of intercession born of communion. We Catholics, trusting in God’s infinite mercy, pray for the souls in Purgatory, those being purified in preparation for heaven (Romans 6:3–9 – “If we have died with Christ, we shall also live with him”, John 11:17–27 – “I am the resurrection and the life….”).