St. Matthew Catholic Church

Weekly Message     

Saints in Glory, Souls in Hope!

Dear brothers and sisters,   

      As the Church celebrates All Saints' Day (Nov.1) and All Souls' Day (Nov. 2), we are invited to reflect on the mystery of the Communion of Saints. These two celebrations remind us that the Church embraces the faithful on earth, the saints in heaven, and the souls being purified on their journey to God.

All Saints' Day: We honor the canonized saints known throughout the world; and the countless holy men and women whose sanctity was known only to God. They came from every nation, culture, and walk of life. They were priests and religious, parents and workers, young and old, babies born and unborn. Their greatness did not come from extraordinary achievements but from allowing God's grace to transform their ordinary lives. These saints were not perfect people; they struggled, sinned, suffered, and persevered. Their lives testify that holiness is possible when we trust completely in God's mercy. The saints are our loving companions who pray for us and encourage us on our pilgrimage to heaven.

All Souls' Day is a profound expression of Christian love and hope. We remember those who have died - our dear family members, friends, and benefactors; and we entrust them to God's infinite mercy. Death brings separation, but for Christians, death is not the end. Christ's resurrection has transformed death into the doorway to eternal life. Therefore, our remembrance is marked by hope. We believe that our prayers can assist the souls who are being purified before entering the fullness of heaven.

     All Saints' Day reminds us where we are called to be; All Souls' Day reminds who we are called to remember. Together, they teach us that we are ONE family in Christ, journeying from hope to glory under the promise of eternal life.

     Love & Prayers!

  Msgr. Xavier Pappu                     

                     Insert:  Giving to God/Dar a Dios.pdf
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