Bishop Tobin on the Communion of Saints

"In reading obituaries I often find a statement that John or Mary passed away peacefully, 'surrounded by their loving family.' The death may have occurred in a hospital, care facility or private home, but clearly it brings a lot of comfort to the family knowing that their loved one passed away, 'surrounded by their loving family.'

"One of the great joys of being a Catholic is that in life and death we are always 'surrounded by our loving family.' That's what the Church is. It's what we mean when we refer to the 'Communion of Saints.'"

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the Communion of Saints and the "loving family" this relationship is.

To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit: 

The Imitation of Christ: Surrounded By Our Loving Family (28 OCT 21)