Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen!
Mass Readings – All Souls (#668)
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May they rest in peace.
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Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Wisdom 6:12-16
Resplendent and unfading is wisdom for those who seek her in anticipation and vigil.
Filled with the perfection of prudence, wisdom keeps us free from care.
Psalm – 63:2-8
“My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.”
We pine and thirst for God, whose kindness fills us with joy.
2nd Reading – 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18
Our belief that Jesus died and rose offers us hope that all who have died in Christ will rise with him.
The Lord, with a word of command, will reveal his majesty and power through the resurrection of Jesus.
Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13
Jesus offers a parable about ten virgins – five wise and five foolish – who are waiting with oil lamps for the coming of the bridegroom.
Those that are ready are welcomed to the feast; those who are unprepared will be shut out.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year (#154)
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They come in all shapes, sizes, styles and skills…yet the saints (for all their unique differences and human limitations) have one thing in common: they were close to Jesus, the source of their light and eternal life.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints (#667)
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Teaching about humility, Jesus offers a parable that has many modern day applications.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 30th Week of the Year (#484)
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Responding to the crowd, Jesus laments and admonishes the city of Jerusalem, where he travels to fulfill his saving work on the Cross.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 30th Week of the Year (#482)
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Jesus chooses the Twelve apostles from among his disciples, calling them by name for service and mission.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Simon & St. Jude (#666)
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St. Simon & St. Jude, pray for us!
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Jesus uses two parables to illustrate qualities about the Kingdom of God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 30th Week of the Year (#480)
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Jesus heals on the sabbath and responds to a challenge from the synagogue leader.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 30th Week of the Year (#479)
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Let’s take a look at some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of All Saints.
1st Reading – Revelation 7:2-4,9-14
John has a vision of a great multitude from every nation, race, people, and tongue.
Having survived a time of great distress, the saints worship God with all the hosts of heaven.
Psalm – 24:1-6
“Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.”
The sinless and clean of heart shall climb the mountain of the Lord.
2nd Reading – 1st John 3:1-3
We are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed.
When it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12a
They are blessed who face struggles in this life, for their reward will be great in heaven.
Mass Readings – All Saints (#667)
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