Dear Lord I have often wondered who can be saved? With so many temptations and distractions it is indeed a daily struggle. I often find myself crying out to You O Lord, why? Why must I fall over and over again? And then I begin to realise that I should cling to my cross and not abandon it even for a moment.
Bathe me in Your precious blood O Lord that I may be made pure. As I walk this earth, let me be blessing to You and a blessing to my brethren. And when I pass, let me be counted among Your Holy ones gathered around Your throne. Amen
(All Saints Day)
FIRST READING
Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14
SECOND READING
1 John 3:1–3
GOSPEL
Matthew 5:1–12a
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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