Category:Lecture/Sermon

There is an apocrophyl book that tells of the death of Adam, the book of Ab. We need to face death. Even before the resurrection of Lazarus, Jesus wept. He knew he would raise Lazarus but still cried. Jesus died allowing us to cry for our loved ones according to some scholars. St. Paul wrote of faith to the Romans. So brothers and sisters we are allowed to feel sad but our faith gives us hope. We have a future for us and united with those that passed before us. Praying for the dead is a beautiful custom. Judas Maccabee prayed for the deceased. These prayers purify the soul. If we can offer our prayers and sacrifice at mass, we are uniting the intention of Christ's sacrifice. We continue this mass with giving hope to those still feeling loss of beloved ones. Amen