“all then
blessed the ways of the Lord, the upright judge who brings hidden things to
light and gave themselves to prayer begging that the sin committed might be
completely forgiven. Next, the valiant Judas urged the soldiers to keep
themselves free from all sin, having seen with their own eyes the effects of
the sin of those who had fallen; after this he took a collection from them
individually amounting to nearly two thousand drachmas and sent it to Jerusalem
to have a sacrifice for sin offered, an action altogether fine and noble,
prompted by his belief in the resurrection. For had he not expected the fallen
to rise again, it would have been superfluous and foolish to pray for the dead,
whereas if he had in view the splendid recompense reserved for those who make a
pious end, the though was holy and devout. Hence, he had this expiatory
sacrifice offered for the dead, so that they might be released from their sin”
(2Macc.12:41-45)
‘…Though he
himself will be saved; he will be saved as someone might expect to be saved
from a fire’ (1Cor.3:15)
Eternal life
grant unto them Oh, Lord
Let perpetual
light shine upon them.
May they rest
in peace. Amen.
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory be to
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit…
May they rest
in peace. Amen.
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