Nov 02 2009
The “Forgotten” Saints
Many of know that yesterday was Solemnity of All Saints, but few remember that today is the Feast of All Souls. On this day, we are to pray and celebrate Masses for the soul of those departed that have not attained the rewards in heaven due to not being perfectly cleansed from venial sins, or have not fully atoned for past transgressions. These are the Poor Souls in Purgatory.
Since this day, unlike the Solemnity of All Saints, is not a Holy Day of Obligation and is not a “pagan party” like Halloween has become, it has, for the most part, become a forgotten day along with the souls that are in Purgatory.
Folks, these people are saints even though they have not attained the rewards in heaven. We are to pay for and celebrate Mass for those souls to aid them in attaining those rewards.
It seems we only pray to saints when we want them to intercede for us, it is high time return the favor and pray for those who will attain sainthood and will attain it quicker through our prayers.
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine.
Et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Fidelium animae, per misericordiam Dei, requiescant in pace.
Amen.
