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November 1, 2006
All Souls Day
We all long for the Memorial Day Weekend. At times the memorial day is confined to the National Cemeteries of the fallen heroes. They are thought of once a year. Some may not have time for that also. I remember an interesting comment from gentleman who was persuasive about the idea of a columbarium in the vicinity of a prayer chapel."What is the point in burrying the dead, when they are left in the cemetry. In cold winter we can hardly reach the place. Whereas when we have them interned in a colombarium we can visit them oftener'.
Following the feast of All Saints, the church wants us to remember all those who have gone before us, marked with the sign of faith. It is crucial to remember them at the least once a year. As the world war cemetry outside Kohima reads, "For your tomorrow we gave our today". Gratitude requires that we think of our beloved but for whom we would not be walking this planet earth. Our parents, grand parents great grandparents...Let us take time to pray for the dear departed.
I am also reminded of the little push cart- kind of hearse used in some parts of India that had the following caption:always said, "Today its mine, Tomorrow it'll be yours". Death is a leveller, none can be exempted. But death is a threshold that calls us back home, from whence we came. If nothing else motivates us,let us know that if we want to be remembered tomorrow, let us remember all those who have gone before us today.
All Souls Day, reminds us of our identity. That all our commissions and omissions have their consequence and that our soul will have to judged accordingly- for we are created in the image and likeness of God. Good to know who we really are. We have immortal soul. This would dare us to live the life that is concommitant with our nature and live responsibly.
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD: AND LET THINE LIGHT PERPETUAL SHINE UPON THEM. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. AMEN
Posted by frleo at November 1, 2006 8:12 AM
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