As we approach All Saints’ weekend, there’s a Nordic tradition worth remembering. In Sweden, this holiday has evolved into a time to honor our ancestors by lighting candles on graves, bringing warmth and remembrance into the autumn darkness.
Yet, we often forget this holiday spans two days: All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. It’s a moment in our fragmented world to celebrate wholeness within the broken, light within darkness.
Saints, our quiet heroes, remind us what it is to be truly human. Whether by their sharp intellect, warm hearts, or gentle hands, each one shines their light, steadfast in their purpose, and undeterred by doubt. They are rocks in the sea, beacons in the dark, defying destruction and despair with lives dedicated to unity and hope.
So, as the weekend nears, let's pause and remember the saints. They show us a path through the darkness, a fierce embrace of light, love, and faith.
Let us follow the light they leave behind.
