Let us pray that our departed reach heaven

Today we see the "good thief" (Dismas), who, finding himself "empty-handed" and about to die, says: "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." A beautiful request and a good lesson for us: if we are poor in spirit, we will place ourselves in God’s hands. He alone can purify me so that I may reach Heaven. —Jesus, forgive me, excuse me for the times I have displeased You… Dismas asks for a "kingdom," and Jesus guarantees him the best of kingdoms: Paradise. —Jesus gives Himself for everyone, and we ask for that Paradise for ALL those who have already departed. One day you too will "depart," and you will be glad that others help you by asking for that Paradise for you.