The Solemnity of All Saints – Cycle B

Send us Fan MailSunday, 3 November 2024The Solemnity of All Saints – Cycle BAntiphons and Readings on p. 1796 of the Daily Missal and p.1061 of the Sunday Missal. First Reading: Revelation 7:2-4.9-14Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1-2.3-4ab.5-6 (R. cf 6a)Let us now pray the Responsorial PsalmR/. These are the people who seek your face, O Lord.The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,the world, and those who dwell in it.It is he who set it on the seas;on the rivers he made it firm.Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?Who shall stand in his holy place?The clean of hands and pure of heart,whose soul is not set on vain things.Blessings from the Lord shall he receive,and right reward from the God who saves him.Such are the people who seek him,who seek the face of the God of Jacob.R/. These are the people who seek your face, O Lord.  Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3A reading from the First Letter of Saint John.Brothers and sisters: See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.The Word of the Lord. Please stand for the Gospel. Alleluia, Alleluia.Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.Alleluia. Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12aA reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.At that time: Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.“Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven.”The Gospel of the Lord. Communion Antiphon.Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.