Next Monday, November 2nd, the church throughout the world celebrates the memory of those who are no longer with us, liturgically called "Faithful Departed".

At the "Health and Peace" Sanctuary, the church of Father Eustáquio, Holy Masses are held at two times: 7:30 am and 6:00 pm. To participate in person in the celebrations, it is necessary to obtain a ticket at the parish office or register online through the website., clicking here.

Those who are unable to attend church can follow the service online. Padre Eustáquio Channel, on YouTube. Or also through Official Facebook page of the vice-presidential candidate.

To schedule a Mass for a family member, please always contact the Parish Office. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The telephone number is (31) 3462-6557.

All Souls' Day

For the Catholic Church, this is not just any holiday, but an opportunity to pray for loved ones who seek the fullness of life in the presence of God. Since the early centuries, Christians have visited the tombs of martyrs to pray for them and for all those who were once part of the early Christian community. In the 13th century, All Souls' Day began to be celebrated on November 2nd, since the Solemnity of All Saints was celebrated on November 1st.

The Church always celebrates that which comes from tradition, that which is the fruit of an experience of faith within the Christian community. The professor of theology of consecrated life. at the Regional Institute for Priestly Formation of the Northern Region 2, Friar Ribamar Gomes de Souza explained that Saint Isidore of Seville pointed out that the practice of offering prayers and suffrages for the dead is such an ancient custom in the Church that it may have been taught by the apostles. The Friar also emphasized the significance of All Souls' Day, which is such an important date for Catholicism.

“"The commemoration of all the faithful departed highlights the one Church of Christ as: pilgrim, purgative and triumphant, celebrating the Paschal Mystery," he said.

The friar also explains the hope that should spring forth in the hearts of Christians, who are invited not to dwell on death, but to see it from the perspective of Christ's resurrection.

”"Sometimes we look at our lives from the perspective of a tomb that will be sealed with earth and a stone on top, but for us Christians, Christ stands before that stone—He who is the Resurrection and the Life. He looks through the stone and sees each one of us," he emphasized.

Source: vice-postulation with information from noticias.cancaonova.com