✨ This Day’s Good Vibes
Undás in the Philippines: when the dead become part of the family
In the Philippines, Undás isn’t just a sombre visit to graves. It’s a vibrant act of love and remembrance. Families clean the tombs of loved ones, light candles, bring flowers and sometimes food, and spend time together at the cemetery as if the departed were still part of the gathering. This week, let’s remember that memory is alive in our stories, our rituals, and our time together.
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Parade of Saints: joy, faith and kids on All Saints’ Day
On Nov 1, many parishes in the Philippines hold a “Parade of Saints”. Children and families dress up as saints, research their lives, share quotes, walk together in faith and community. This isn’t just for fun. It reminds us that holiness can be lived out, that our lives matter, and that community faith can be joyful, inclusive and full of hope. It’s a fresh lens on remembering those who’ve gone before and embracing how we can live for others today.
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