November 1 and 2
Undas: remembering our loved ones who have died
Mga Yumao. Ipagdasal natin sila.
Undas is how Filipino families remember the ones they have lost. All Saints' Day is November 1 and All Souls' Day is November 2. Many families visit the cemetery, clean the graves, light candles, bring flowers and food, and attend Mass together. Far from home, you can still stop for a few minutes, say a name, and pray.
This page has a short prayer, five Bible verses in Tagalog and English, and a private place to keep the names you want to remember.
A short prayer
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
This is a traditional prayer for the dead. You can say it for one person by name, or for everyone you are missing.
Bible verses of comfort
Sinabi sa kaniya ni Jesus, Ako ang pagkabuhay na maguli, at ang kabuhayan: ang sumasampalataya sa akin, bagama't siya'y mamatay, gayon ma'y mabubuhay siya;
Jesus said to her, “ I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.
Sa bahay ng aking Ama ay maraming tahanan; kung di gayon, ay sinabi ko sana sa inyo; sapagka't ako'y paroroon upang ipaghanda ko kayo ng dakong kalalagyan.
In my Father ’s house are many homes. If it weren’ t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.
Oo, bagaman ako'y lumalakad sa libis ng lilim ng kamatayan, wala akong katatakutang kasamaan; sapagka't ikaw ay sumasa akin: ang iyong pamalo at ang iyong tungkod, ay nagsisialiw sa akin.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
At papahirin niya ang bawa't luha sa kanilang mga mata; at hindi na magkakaroon ng kamatayan; hindi na magkakaroon pa ng dalamhati, o ng pananambitan man, o ng hirap pa man: ang mga bagay nang una ay naparam na.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more. The first things have passed away.”
Sapagka't kung tayo'y nagsisisampalatayang si Jesus ay namatay at nabuhay na maguli, ay gayon din naman ang nangatutulog kay Jesus ay dadalhin ng Dios na kasama niya.
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
Tagalog: Ang Dating Biblia. English: World English Bible. Both are in the public domain.
Keep their names in Gabay
Gabay is a free Bible and prayer app in Tagalog, English and Taglish. Mga Yumao is a private list where you add the names of your loved ones and pray for them on the days that matter. You can also read the Rosary, the daily Mass readings and the Simbang Gabi novena.
Gabay is free to use, with an optional paid plan for a few extras.