Audio: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)

The Day of the Dead (1859) by William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Public domain.

Homily for All Souls Day also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and the Day of the Dead, a day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of those who have died, by Fr. Stephen Hamilton.

Reading 1 WIS 3:1-9
Responsorial Psalm PS 23:1-3A, 3B-4, 5, 6
Reading II ROM 6:3-9
Alleluia MT 25:34
Gospel JN 6:37-40