Jesus Conquered Sin and Death | Dcn. Peter Randolph

In this homily, delivered on November 2, 2025, Dcn. Peter preaches on what it means to say that Jesus conquered sin and death. As Christians, we proclaim Christ's victory over sin and death, but what does that mean, especially in the face of deaths of our loved ones? Dcn. Peter reminds us of the human condition without Christ's death, which was suffering and separation from God. Once Jesus destroyed death, heaven was opened to us, and we now can live the life of grace and hope to see our loved ones again in heaven. Jesus did not merely conquer death but invites us to participate in His victory. One way we do this is by praying for the dead, which is what we do on All Souls' Day. The practical for the week is to pray for the dead every day of the week.