Wisdom of Solomon 3: The Communion of the Saints
The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God,
and no torment will ever touch them.
In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died,
and their departure was thought to be a disaster,
and their going from us to be their destruction;
but they are at peace.
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"I believe in the Communion of the Saints"
Happy All Saints Day!
Last night was the time of darkness
Today we celebrate the children of light
The Apostles' Creed has always affirmed that the saints--living and dead--are not cut off from each other
The same God who holds us in His hands, now holds our loved ones in His arms
We can still feel their presence
We can still hear them cheering us on
The world knows the names of some super-saints
But there are others in your life the world has forgotten
Their faith and love still live in your heart
And they still guide your steps ever closer to your final victory
Today you can whisper their names in prayer
And know they are calling your name before the throne
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For all the saints, who from their labors rest
Who thee by faith before the world confessed
thy name, O Jesus, be forever blessed
Alleluia, Alleluia!