Altarcito: The Little Altar of Remembrance
It is a sacred space where memory meets faith. Each prayer we say is an offering of love for those who have gone before us.
We remember their laughter, their wisdom, their quiet strength. Though they have stepped beyond the veil of time, their presence lingers in our hearts, shaping who we are and how we love.
May this altar remind us that death is not the end, but a doorway into eternal life. As we pray for the souls of the departed, we also give thanks for the gift of their lives and the hope of reunion in Christ, who conquered death and brings light to all who believe.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
I thank the liturgy committee, especially Mary Fair, for taking care of the altarcito. As a reminder, please pick up your loved one's photographs before Thanksgiving.
-- Father Augustine Joseph
Pastor