“Solemnity of All Saints”

USCCB, November 1, 2023

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“The Beatitudes” from Matthew, Chapter 5:1-12 USCCB.org

“When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
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.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven.’”

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“All Saints’ Day”

Today we remember the saints of every time and place. They are the heroes of holiness who were full of love for God and neighbor.

They lead us by example and pray for us so that we too will become saints.

The “communion of saints” mentioned in the Apostles’ Creed refers to the bond that connects all those who love God, both living and dead, in the Church.

The saints are our heavenly helpers. (Page 4)

“Saintliness”

“God alone is holy.

Yet, the word ‘saint’ means ‘holy.’

We become ‘saintly’ when we become like God, becoming members of his family through Baptism and turning away from sin.

God’s own holiness then dwells in us through grace, which makes us able to love as he does.

The saints are those who lived in that love and now see God face-to-face in heaven.” (Page 12)

Source:

MagnifiKid!, November 1, 2021, The Solemnity of All Saints, Vol. 18. Part 12. Section 2

 

 

 

A Beautiful Hymn for all Seasons

 

“We are all children of God.”

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