Today is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)...
Welcome to Brothers and Sisters, the weekly meetup for prayer* and community at Daily Kos. We put an asterisk on pray* to acknowledge that not everyone uses conventional religious language, but may want to share joys and concerns, or simply take solace in a meditative atmosphere. Anyone who comes in the spirit of mutual respect, warmth and healing is welcome.
This is a day in Western tradition for remembering and praying for the dead. It is practiced in many cultures with different levels of formality and ceremony...
All Souls' Day English
Día de los Muertos Spanish
יום כל הנשמות Hebrew
يوم الصلاة للأرواح Arabic
위령의 날 Korean
Allerseelen German
Local names from here...
I like the idea that our loved ones are really never gone from us-- that we can pray for them and that in remembering them, do them honor.
Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because dawn has come.
-Rabindranath Tagore
Who are you remembering tonight?
Peace to you... and to all you remember...