All Souls' Day: Reflection

The leaves are changing, the air is crisp. It's autumn, the season of change. Leaves wither and die. Death, as an idea, becomes tangible. 

Yesterday’s Reflection was centered around upcoming, All Souls' Day. This is the time and place for us to honor those who have crossed over to the eternal life. With over 50 teens present at Reflection yesterday, we discussed the importance of honoring those who have passed on.

We  discussed the meaning behind this day and the group was invited to walk up to the large pieces of poster paper and write down the name of their loved one who had passed.  As each teen walked up to honor their loved one, the song,  “One Sweet Day” by Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey played in the background.

When the group was finished writing the names, each had an opportunity to verbally acknowledge their loved one and speak about him or her.  It was a very reverent, touching reflection. 

At the end, all teens (and their families) were given an invitation to the All Souls' Liturgy at the Sisters of St.Casimir Motherhouse on November 2 at 9:00 AM.  All the names of the loved one’s who had passed will be read at this Liturgy.

This week and next week we will be accepting pictures of deceased loved ones to put on the altar in the chapel.  Please feel free to participate. We'd love to honor those special people in your life.