On Nov. 2, Catholics around the world celebrate All Souls' Day.
At Mary Mother of Jesus Inclusive Catholic Community, we remembered our deceased loved ones with a special liturgy at 4 PM at St. Andrew UCC. Katy Zatsick and another prominent member of our community co-presided at an inspirational liturgy that will become an annual celebration.
Our cantor led us in the responsorial psalm, the Litany of the Saints, in honor of the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us. This powerful prayer of remembrance named each deceased loved ones as part of the traditional Litany.
We decorated the side altar with photos and momentos of our deceased loved ones.
At the shared homily, members of the community shared how their dearly beloved family, and friends blessed their lives.
Day of the Dead/ Altars and Celebrations/Link
http://www.celebrate-day-of-the-dead.com/dia-de-los-muertos-altar.html
This is a beautiful image, and a thoughtful lifting up of the customs, traditions, faith and emotions that surround this feast day. I like to think of All Souls as All of Us, saints included, along with our beloved dead. No hierarchies here, only love, and a bond more powerful than death. Thank you for your witness and leadership, for the nurture of our faith and its 'road forward' to full circle, inclusion.
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