Liturgical Information
The Solemnity of All Saints (ABC)

Themes & Motives: glory, mystical body, community, holiness, mystery

Introit:
Let us 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.

Opening Prayer:
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
today we rejoice in the holy men and women
of every time and place.
May their prayers bring us your forgiveness and love.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

• Revelation 7:2-4,9-14 [Behold, a great multitude, which no one could count, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. /v.9]
• Psalm 24:1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 [R. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face. /v.6]
• I John 3:1-3 [We shall see Him just as He is. /v.2]
• Gospel Verse: Mt 11:28 [Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.]
• Matthew 5:1-12a [Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great. /v.12]
  See CNP's Book of Sung Gospels - Third Edition CNP Catalog #3012-3

Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
receive our gifts in honor of the holy men and women
who live with you in glory.
May we always be aware
of their concern to help and save us.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

Preface of All Saints: [Jerusalem, Our Mother]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.

Today we keep the festical of your holy city
the heavenly Jerusalem, our mother.
Around your throne
the saints, our brothers and sisters,
sing your praise for ever.
Their glory fills us with joy,
and their communion with us in your Church
gives us inspiration and strength
as we hasten on our pilgrimage of faith, eager to meet them.

With their great company and all the angels
we praise your glory
as we cry out with one voice:

  Holy, holy, holy Lord...

Communion Antiphon:
Happy are the pure of heart for they shall see God. Happy the peacemakers; they shall be called sons of God. Happy are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake; the kingdom of heaven is theirs. (Mt 5:8-10)

Prayer after Communion:
Father, holy one,
we praise your glory reflected in the saints.
May we who share at this table
be filled with your love
and prepared for the joy of your kingdom, where Jesus is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

Solemn Blessing:
God is the glory and joy of all his saints,
whose memory we celebrate today.
May his blessing be with you always. Amen.

May the prayers of the saints deliver you from present evil;
may their example of holy living
turn your thoughts to the service of God and neighbor. Amen.

God's holy Church rejoices that her children
are one with the saints in lasting peace.
May you come to share with them
in all the joys of our Father's house. Amen.

The English translation of the Introit, Opening Prayer, Psalm Refrain, Gospel Verse, Prayer over the Gifts, Preface, Communion Antiphon, Prayer after Communion and Solemn Blessing from The Roman Missal, © Copyright 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.

Excerpts from the First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel are taken from the New American Standard Bible ® © Copyright 1973 The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.