Date: November 1, 2014
First Reading (Revelation 7: 2–4, 9–14)
A reading from the book of Revelation.
I saw another angel, ascending from the sunrise, carrying the seal of the living God, and he cried out with a loud voice, to the four angels empowered to harm the earth and the sea, "Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God upon their foreheads." Then, I heard a number of those marked with the seal: a hundred and forty-four thousand, from all the tribes of the people of Israel. After this, I saw a great crowd, impossible to count, from every nation, race, people and tongue, standing before the throne, and the Lamb, clothed in white, with palm branches in their hands, and they cried out with a loud voice, "Who saves, but our God, who sits on the throne, and the Lamb?" All the angels were around the throne, the elders and the four living creatures; they, then, bowed before the throne, with their faces to the ground, to worship God. They stated, "Amen. Praise, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power and strength to our God forever and ever. Amen! At that moment, one of the elders spoke up, and stated to me, "Who are these people clothed in white, and where did they come from?" I answered, "Sir, it is you who know this." The elder replied, "They, are those who have come out of the great persecution; they have washed, and made their clothes white, in the blood of the Lamb."
Second Reading (1 John 3: 1–3)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
See what singular love the Father has for us: we are called children of God, and we really are. This is why the world does not know us, because it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children, and what we shall be has not yet been shown. Yet, when he appears in his glory, we know, that we shall be like him, for then we shall see him as he is. All who have such a hope, try to be pure, as he is pure.
Gospel (Matthew 5: 1–12a)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them: "Fortunate are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Fortunate are those who mourn; they shall be comforted. Fortunate are the gentle; they shall possess the land. Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find mercy. Fortunate are those with pure hearts, for they shall see God. Fortunate are those who work for peace; they shall be called children of God. Fortunate are those who are persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you and speak all kinds of evil against you because you are my followers. Be glad and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God."
First Reading (Revelation 7: 2–4, 9–14)
A reading from the book of Revelation.
I saw another angel, ascending from the sunrise, carrying the seal of the living God, and he cried out with a loud voice, to the four angels empowered to harm the earth and the sea, "Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God upon their foreheads." Then, I heard a number of those marked with the seal: a hundred and forty-four thousand, from all the tribes of the people of Israel. After this, I saw a great crowd, impossible to count, from every nation, race, people and tongue, standing before the throne, and the Lamb, clothed in white, with palm branches in their hands, and they cried out with a loud voice, "Who saves, but our God, who sits on the throne, and the Lamb?" All the angels were around the throne, the elders and the four living creatures; they, then, bowed before the throne, with their faces to the ground, to worship God. They stated, "Amen. Praise, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power and strength to our God forever and ever. Amen! At that moment, one of the elders spoke up, and stated to me, "Who are these people clothed in white, and where did they come from?" I answered, "Sir, it is you who know this." The elder replied, "They, are those who have come out of the great persecution; they have washed, and made their clothes white, in the blood of the Lamb."
Second Reading (1 John 3: 1–3)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
See what singular love the Father has for us: we are called children of God, and we really are. This is why the world does not know us, because it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children, and what we shall be has not yet been shown. Yet, when he appears in his glory, we know, that we shall be like him, for then we shall see him as he is. All who have such a hope, try to be pure, as he is pure.
Gospel (Matthew 5: 1–12a)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples gathered around him. Then he spoke and began to teach them: "Fortunate are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Fortunate are those who mourn; they shall be comforted. Fortunate are the gentle; they shall possess the land. Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find mercy. Fortunate are those with pure hearts, for they shall see God. Fortunate are those who work for peace; they shall be called children of God. Fortunate are those who are persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you and speak all kinds of evil against you because you are my followers. Be glad and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 24) (Verses 1–6)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
The earth and its fullness belong to the Lord, the world and all that dwell in it. He has founded it upon the ocean and set it firmly upon the waters.
Who will ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who will stand in his holy place? Those with clean hands and pure heart, who desire not what is vain, and never swear to a lie.
They shall receive blessings from the Lord, a reward from God, their savior. Such are the people who seek him, who see the face of Jacob's God.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeletePrimera Lectura (Apocalipsis 7: 2–4 y 9–14)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del Apocalipsis.
Luego vi a otro ángel que subía desde el oriente y llevaba el sello del Dios vivo. Gritó con voz poderosa a los cuatro ángeles autorizados para causar daño a la tierra y al mar: “No hagan daño a la tierra ni al mar ni a los árboles hasta que marquemos con el sello la frente de los servidores de nuestro Dios.” Entonces oí el número de los marcados con el sello: ciento cuarenta y cuatro mil, de todas las tribus de los hijos de Israel: Después de esto vi un gentío inmenso, imposible de contar, de toda nación y raza, pueblo y lengua, que estaban de pie delante del trono y del Cordero, vestidos con vestiduras blancas y con palmas en sus manos, y gritaban con voz poderosa: “¿Quién salva fuera de nuestro Dios, que se sienta en el trono, y del Cordero?” Todos los ángeles estaban de pie alrededor del trono, de los Ancianos y de los cuatro Seres Vivientes; se postraron ante el trono rostro en tierra y adoraron a Dios, diciendo: ¡Amén! Alabanza, gloria, sabiduría, acción de gracias, honor, poder y fuerza a nuestro Dios por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. Uno de los Ancianos tomó la palabra y me dijo: “Esos que están vestidos con vestiduras blancas, ¿quiénes son y de dónde vienen?” Yo contesté: “Señor, tú lo sabes.” El Anciano me replicó: “Esos son los que vienen de la gran persecución; han lavado y blanqueado sus vestiduras con la sangre del Cordero.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 24) (Versículos 1–6)
DeleteLa respuesta es: Señor, ésta es la gente que anhela ver tu cara.
• Del Señor es la tierra y todo lo que hay en ella, el mundo y todos sus habitantes porque él la fundó sobre los mares, él la afirmó sobre las corrientes del océano.
• ¿Quién podrá subir a la Montaña del Señor y permanecer en su recinto sagrado? El que tiene las manos limpias y puro el corazón; el que no rinde culto a los ídolos ni jura falsamente.
• Él recibirá la bendición del Señor, la recompensa de Dios, su Salvador. Así son los que buscan al Señor, los que buscan tu rostro, Dios de Jacob.
Segunda Lectura (1 Juan 3: 1–3)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Juan.
Miren qué amor tan singular nos ha tenido el Padre: que no sólo nos llamamos hijos de Dios, sino que lo somos. Por eso el mundo no nos conoce, porque no lo conoció a él. Amados, a pesar de que ya somos hijos de Dios, no se ha manifestado todavía lo que seremos; pero sabemos que cuando él aparezca en su gloria, seremos semejantes a él, porque lo veremos tal como es. Y si es esto lo que esperamos de él, querremos ser santos como él es santo.
Evangelio (Mateo 5: 1–12ª)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Mateo.
Jesús, al ver toda aquella muchedumbre, subió al monte. Se sentó y sus discípulos se reunieron a su alrededor. Entonces comenzó a hablar y les enseñaba diciendo: “Felices los que tienen el espíritu del pobre, porque de ellos es el Reino de los Cielos. Felices los que lloran, porque recibirán consuelo. Felices los pacientes, porque recibirán la tierra en herencia. Felices los que tienen hambre y sed de justicia, porque serán saciados. Felices los compasivos, porque obtendrán misericordia. Felices los de corazón limpio, porque verán a Dios. Felices los que trabajan por la paz, porque serán reconocidos como hijos de Dios. Felices los que son perseguidos por causa del bien, porque de ellos es el Reino de los Cielos. Felices ustedes, cuando por causa mía los insulten, los persigan y les levanten toda clase de calumnias. Alégrense y muéstrense contentos, porque será grande la recompensa que recibirán en el cielo.”
Let us all rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honor of all the Saints, at whose festival the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.
ReplyDeleteLet us all rejoice in the Lord and keep a festival in honor of all the saints. Let us join with the angels in joyful praise to the Son of God.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the celebration of All Saints Day.
ReplyDelete— Priest: Lord Jesus, may the prayers of all the saints will bring us forgiveness for our sins. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Priest: Jesus Christ, may we practice the communion of saints through you. Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
— Priest: Lord Jesus, throughout our life you have called us to the fullness of life and to strive for sanctify on earth. And we have great need of your Divine Mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us our sins, help us to live humbly, and yet be good laborers for the growth of your kingdom. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the celebration of All Saints Day.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Almighty ever-living God, by whose gift we venerate to one celebration the merits of all the saints, bestow on us, we pray, through the prayers of so many intercessors, an abundance of the reconciliation with you for which we earnestly long. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
This is the Gospel Acclamation for the celebration of All Saints Day.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Come to me, all you that labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
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ReplyDeletePriest: Let us pray together to our merciful God who does not stop showing us his forgiving kindness. Throughout the ages men and women have followed Jesus. We pray that we may walk in their footsteps. And let us say: Lord, hear our prayer.
ReplyDelete— That our bishops, pastors, and teachers will show forth the spirit of the Apostles so that their message will have the power to convince those whose hearts are open, we pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
— For people who are laughed at or discriminated against or persecuted for trying to live like Christians, that they may have strength to persevere like the martyrs. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
— That leaders of our national and of other nations may have the wisdom and compassion of the saints who were kings and chancellors and peacemakers. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
— That those who drop out of our society may have the longing for God, with the gentleness and purity of the holy hermits and pilgrims who went before them. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
— May all of us follow with joy and simplicity the great throng of men and women who have gone before us with steady strides, or stumbling and wandering but finding their back to the way of the Lord. For this we pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
— Lord, winning heaven is the challenge we face with the grace of God each day. May we persevere in union with Christ, make every effort to sanctify the small realities of our ordinary life. We pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
— Lord, in your Holy name, obtain for us from your Heavenly Father, his providence of the Saint Peter Canisius International Catholic Parish. And so we pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: We pray for those intentions offered for the Mass and for our personal intentions… And so we pray: Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord, we thank for this feast of all your friends, and ask that we may be among them when the saints come marching in. Amen.
May these offerings we bring in honor of all the Saints be pleasing to you, O Lord, and grant that just as we believe the saints to be already assured of immortality, so we may experience their concern for our salvation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For today by your gift we celebrate the festival of your city, The heavenly Jerusalem, our mother, where the great array of our brothers and sisters already gives you eternal praise. Towards her, we eagerly hasten as pilgrims advancing by faith, rejoicing in the glory bestowed upon those exalted members of the Church through whom you give us, in our frailty, both strength and good example. And so, we glorify you with the multitude of Saints and Angels, as with one voice of praise we acclaim…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 2 is utilized for this Mass.
ReplyDeleteAs we adore you, O God, who alone are holy and wonderful in all your Saints, we implore your grace, so that, coming to perfect holiness in the fullness of your love, we may pass from this pilgrim table to the banquet of our heavenly homeland. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the celebration of All Saints Day.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
Lord Jesus, you teach us to love God and serve him, it is not necessary to do extraordinary things, but to strive to be perfect as our Father in heaven is perfect. Amen.
May our communion with all saints through your Church gives us inspiration and strength as we are called to the fullness of Christian life. Amen.
As we believe that Jesus invites us to follow him, so may we live with for ever in joy. Amen.
And may almighty God bless you, † the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Go in hope and peace of Christ, and practice in our daily life beatitudes given us by our Lord, Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God.