All Souls Day serves as a poignant moment to reflect on the journey of the departed and our own mortality, finding solace in the promises of God’s eternal love and our resurrection. In the first reading, we find assurance that the souls of the righteous are in the hands of God, where they experience rest and peace. This passage offers comfort to those mourning the loss of loved ones, reminding us that death is not the end but a transition to a state of eternal joy in God’s presence. The second reading emphasizes the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection, offering hope that just as Christ conquered death, we too shall rise with him to newness of life. Today’s Gospel reading speaks of eternal life and resurrection on the last day. God’s love extends beyond the confines of this earthly life, encompassing the entirety of our existence. As we remember and honor the departed, let us contemplate the profound mystery of life, death and resurrection and receive consolation and hope from God.

PRAYER: Abba Father, may I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.