Originally published at Orange County Catholic
AFTER OFFICIATING THE Holy Mass, Fr. Juan Navarro solemnly sprinkled holy water on each of the altars, in memory of the deceased loved ones.
At Christ Cathedral, the significant commemoration of Catholics from various parishes honored their deceased in a culturally relevant and spiritually enriching way.
“May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace,” said Fr. Navarro at each altar mounted on different levels.
That is a phrase that is recited in the Commemoration of All Souls, also known as All Souls’ Day, which is celebrated on Nov. 2.
“Grant them, Lord, eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace,” he continued.
FR. JUAN NAVARRO BLESSES ALTARS DURING NIGHT OF ALTARS HELD AT THE CHRIST CATHEDRAL CAMPUS. PHOTOS BY IAN TRAN/DIOCESE OF ORANGE
And the attendees responded: “Amen.”
Organized by the Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese of Orange, directed by Armando Cervantes, the commemoration prior to the Day of the Dead took place on Oct. 25.
“It has been a great opportunity for new generations of Hispanics born in the United States to join our traditions,”
