November 1, 2024

I have my stories, and I know you do, too. The times I have been deeply missing a loved one who has passed, and suddenly their song is on the radio. The times I'm wishing a loved one who has crossed could be sharing a moment with me, and a bird or butterfly flutters around for long enough to make me wonder. The dreams of them that feel so very real.
 

The Feasts of All Saints and All Souls (Nov. 1 and 2) remind us that it is all real. They are real. Our ancestors of faith: Moses; Abraham and Sarah and Hagar; Martha, Mary, and Lazarus; Francis; Julian of Norwich, yes. But our own ancestors as well. My loved ones who have passed, and yours, too. These holy days remind us that they're all still here, with us. Across the veil, but still loving us, teaching us, and guiding us. And, yes sometimes, I truly believe, pulling some sort of trick to remind us of their presence! (How do they do that radio thing?!)

My prayer for you this week is that you feel the presence of one you love but see no longer on this earth. Feel their presence and know they are there, just on the other side of Love. My prayer is that you know they are still cheering you on. Still walking with you on your journey. Still loving you. Still, and always. I can't wait to celebrate them with you on Sunday. If you have one, bring a photo of your loved one(s) to put up on our altars of remembrance. I'd love to meet them.