{"id":363,"date":"2010-11-01T19:53:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-02T02:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gajunkie.com\/?p=363"},"modified":"2010-11-01T19:53:00","modified_gmt":"2010-11-02T02:53:00","slug":"how-bright-these-glorious-spirits-shine-reflection-on-all-saints-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gajunkie.com\/?p=363","title":{"rendered":"How Bright These Glorious Spirits Shine! — Reflection On All Saints Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
How bright these glorious spirits shine!
\nWhence all their bright array?
\nHow came they to the blissful seats
\nof everlasting day?
\nLo! these are they, from sufferings great
\nwho came to realms of light,
\nand in the blood of Christ have washed
\nthose robes which shine so bright.
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

\nOnce again I observe the Commemoration of All Saints.  In my reflections last year it struck me that the year was an “easy” one, if there is such a thing when remembering those that have gone to join the Church Triumphant.  That was not the case this year as there were more friends than past years that went on to their heavenly reward, and more close friends than any previous year.  <\/p>\n

Now, with triumphal palms they stand
\nbefore the throne on high,
\nand serve the God they love, amidst
\nthe glories of the sky.
\nHis presence fills each heart with joy,
\ntunes every mouth to sing:
\nby day, by night, the sacred courts
\nwith glad hosannas ring.
\n<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

\nSo this year I remember the following saints who left their mark upon my life and for whom I give thanks that I could share the spiritual journey with them.<\/p>\n