To honor our departed, I offer Mass intentions, pray daily, practice almsgiving, and light a candle to keep their memory alive and remind my family to visit their graves. Even after 16 years as an OFW, physical distance is a constant challenge. Thankfully, digital communication lets us bridge the gap. Through video calls, I teach my son to pray the Rosary for the departed.
— Jeneveb N. Arabia
To prepare for All Saints’ Day, I pray a nine-day Novena for my departed loved ones, completing it on November 1. I notify my family whose names I’ve included and remind them to light candles. Back home, we prepare special meals featuring our passed loved ones’ favourite dishes, making us feel as though they are still sitting at the table with us.
— Shiryl Ardiente
Working in Hong Kong does not diminish my bond with my family. I maintain our spiritual connection through phone calls, shared prayers, and strong faith in God. I offer constant prayers for my departed loved ones, carrying their unconditional love, lessons, and values in my heart every day.
— Arlene Peñaflor
Visiting the cemetery on November 1 is a sacred Filipino tradition. Since All Saints’ Day is not a public holiday in Hong Kong, I watch from afar as my family visits our loved ones’ graves. Though it brings sadness, I lift up their souls in prayer from a distance and ask the Saints to intercede for us.
— Virginia Rillera
Every morning before work, I pray the Rosary, the St. Gertrude Prayer, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet to protect my family and ask God’s mercy for the living and the dead. For All Saints’ Day, I light a candle to meditate and feel their enduring presence.
— Virginia M. Tayo
Technology allows me to guide my son’s spiritual growth by teaching him the Rosary and reminding him to attend Mass. I care for my departed loved ones by offering Mass intentions, daily prayers, personal sacrifices, and almsgiving for their eternal peace.
— Josephine De Leon Vertudez
