SINNER OR SAINT: We Are All Loved By God | HOMILY 01 NOVEMBER 2026 with Fr Jerry Orbos, SVD
SINNER OR SAINT: We Are All Loved By God
HOMILY | November 1, 2026
The Solemnity of All Saints
The story is told about a dying mother who told her children: ''When I die, have me cremated, and have my ashes scattered all over the mall." When asked why, she answered: "In that way, I will be assured that you will remember me and visit me not only on All Soul’s Day.”
______________
November 2 is All Soul’s Day. We remember and pray for our departed loved ones. November 1, is All Saints’ Day, to remind us that we are all called to be Saints. Yes, there is life after death, and we are called to glory beyond the grave. Our final destination is to go to heaven, after we have done our earthy mission.
______________
In today's Gospel (Mt. 5: 1-12) Jesus shows to us the road of the "Beatitudes." Take time today to check the road you are taking, and the life you are living. Do you experience poverty in spirit, mourning, meekness? ls there righteousness, mercy and purity of heart, peace, or persecution in your life? Then, "Rejoice and be glad for your reward will be great in heaven!"
______________
This world will tell you that the "Beatitudes" is a stupid teaching. Why be poor? Be rich! Why mourn! Enjoy! Why be meek? Be proud! Why be righteous? Be wise! Why be merciful? Get even! Why be clean of heart? Just don't get caught! Why be a peacemaker? Who cares! Why be persecuted? Fight back! Follow the world, and you will have fleeting peace. Follow the "Beatitudes," and you will have true peace, that peace which the world cannot give, nor take away. It's your call. It's your choice.
______________
"It's just a matter of time," All Souls' Day is a timely reminder for all of us that, sooner or later; we all will die. Yes, the journey will come to an end someday. Just when is not for us to say. What matters is not the miles behind, nor the wealth in our hands, but the love and the peace we carried in our hearts. Hello! You who are so engrossed in making more money, and in charting
