Commemorating all the faithful departed by Chris Uruakpa - ITREALMS

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Today, 2nd November is All Souls. The commemoration is an expression of the doctrine of saints. As traditionally explained, the doctrine means each of the three divisions of the Church - the Church Triumphant (all the saints in heaven), the Church Militant (all those still alive on earth) & the Church Suffering (all the souls in purgatory) can help others by their merits & prayers.

On a day like this, we commemorate all those who have gone before us for their eternal reward, those who have died, marked with the sign of faith. We already commemorate the dead at every single period, as part of the Eucharistic prayer, & will hear these words again today.