January 6

The Master has often pointed out that deeds we do for, or contributions we make to, the Cause of God in the name of a departed person, aid that person’s soul in the World Beyond. This is one of the mercies of God! 
- Shoghi Effendi  (From a letter dated 28 December 1946, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; ‘Messages to Canada’)