A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart.
All Souls Day | November 2nd
Take time to remember deceased family and friends and reflect on the promise of eternal life and the bonds that connect the living and the dead.
All Souls Day, observed on November 2nd by the Catholic Church, is a day to remember and pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those in purgatory. It is a solemn commemoration where Catholics honor loved ones who have died, reflect on mortality, and enter heaven through prayer, Mass, and other sacrifices.
remembering the souls of the departed in the Mass
The Church had an early practice of remembering the souls of the departed in the Mass. This included inscribing their names on tablets. A version of this is in every Mass today, in the prayer the faithful departed in Christ known as the Memento of the Dead, as well as in the practice of offering Mass for particular individuals.
The celebration of a special day of Remembrance
The celebration of a special day began in some monasteries in the sixth century and by the tenth century spread to dioceses, becoming fixed in some places on November 2nd, the day after All Saints Day. The date was adopted in Rome in the 13th century. Commemoration of the faithful departed on the day is specifically dedicated to those who have died in God’s grace but are undergoing purification to enter heaven.
The commemoration is a reflection of the “communion of saints,” which includes the faithful on Earth, the souls in purgatory, and saints in heaven. Catholics believe they can help the souls in purgatory by praying for them, offering alms, and having Mass said on their behalf.
The feast offers hope and solace, emphasizing that God’s love is stronger than death. Many parishes hold extra Masses on this day. The readings and prayers focus on hope and the eternal life promised to the faithful. People often visit the graves of loved ones to pray, clean the headstones, and light candles as a symbol of hope, and offer specific prayers for the deceased, such as the “Eternal Rest Prayer” or the Rosary.
remember deceased family and friends
The church offers special indulgences for the souls in purgatory during a specific period, typically from November 1st to the 8th. Take time to remember deceased family and friends and reflect on the promise of eternal life and the bonds that connect the living and the dead.
Ever wanting to be faithful to your service,
— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
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Past Messages from Father Nathan
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 09, 2023
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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | July 02, 2023
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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 25, 2023
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From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day. Let us appreciate and value the sacrifices that our dads have done for us. Let us be thankful for the persons they are. Let us pray for them as they have gone to the Lord. “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;” Psalm 103:13…
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 11, 2023
St. Anthony of Padua – the patron Saint of Father nathan’s Home church in India. FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY – June 13, 2023. Anthony joins the Franciscan order, hoping to preach to Muslims and be martyred. Anthony becomes sick with ergotism and dies on June 13 on the way to Padua, where he is now buried. Anthony is canonized by Pope Gregory IX on May 30, 1232, at Spotelo, Italy for his spiritual teachings and devotion to the Church.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | June 04, 2023
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