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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Catholic Inspiration Archives

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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Catholic Inspiration Archives

Jesus heals on the sabbath and reduces the Pharisees to silence.

Mass Readings – Friday of the 30th Week of the Year (#483)

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Catholic Inspiration Archives

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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Catholic Inspiration Archives

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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Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Simon & St. Jude, pray for us!

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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Catholic Inspiration Archives

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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Catholic Inspiration Archives

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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Catholic Inspiration Archives

Questioned by the Pharisees, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus to answer what is the greatest commandment.

Mass Readings – 30th Sunday of the Year (#148)

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Catholic Inspiration Archives

Jesus cites two events and follows up with a parable, urging his disciples (and us as well) to repent.

Mass Readings – Saturday of the 29th Week of the Year (#478)

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Catholic Inspiration Archives

St. Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!