Also known as All Souls' Day, the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed comes one day after All Saints' Day. Some churches roll the two celebrations into one; others keep the feasts separate. The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed is a day to remember and pray for the people in our lives who have passed.
Collect:
O God, the Maker and Redeemer of all believers: Grant to the faithful departed the unsearchable benefits of the passion of your Son; that on the day of his appearing they may be manifested as your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Readings
Wisdom 3:1-9
or Isaiah 25:6-9
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
or 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
John 5:24-27
Psalm 130 or
Psalm 116:10-17
