In November We Remember . . .
Ní imithe uainn atá siad, ach imithe romhainn.
They are not gone from us, but gone before us.
November is a time for remembering and praying for our loved ones who have gone before us. Perhaps more than most years, this November will be especially poignant as we remember all those who have died during the global pandemic of Covid-19.
It is this same pandemic which sadly is keeping us from gathering together physically to mark the annual events of November such as blessing of the graves, All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
In particular we are conscious of families who have lost loved ones in the past year. Let us honour those who have gone before us, and comfort those they leave behind by dedicating the month of November to Remembering.
A Prayer for these days
Almighty and eternal God,
our refuge in every danger,
to whom we turn in our distress,
in faith we pray.
Look with compassion on the afflicted,
grant eternal rest to the dead, comfort to mourners,
healing to the sick, peace to the dying,
strength to healthcare workers, wisdom to our leaders
and the courage to reach out to all in love,
so that together we may give glory to your holy name.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.