The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)

Today the Church observes the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed  (All Souls). The assigned readings are Wisdom 3:1-9, Romans 5:5-11, and John 6:37-40. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 23 (Psalm 23:1-6).

The Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus said to the crowds: "Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day."

As we observe this day, we entrust to the Lord’s mercy each of our deceased family members, friends, neighbors, and associates, as well as each of soul around the world who has passed away – especially those who most need our prayers.

Reflections on this day:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Commemoration of All the faithful Departed (November 2, 2014)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflection: All Souls (November 2, 2014)

Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.: All Souls, Purgatory and Prayers for the Dead

The Deacon's Bench: Homily for November 2, 2014: All Souls (1 NOV 14)

The Sacred Page: "Hope does not disappoint": Readings for Sunday's Commemoration of All Souls (29 OCT 14)

Word on Fire: All Souls' Day and the Mystery of Immortality (Feast * All Souls)

Dr. Scott Hahn: All Souls (November 2, 2014 – Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed [Year A])

Spirituality of the Readings: A Fresh Surprise of Love (All Souls [Commemoration of the Faithful Departed])

The Word Embodied: Wholeheartedness of the Saints (All Souls [Commemoration of the Faithful Departed])

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by Catherine of Genoa (All Souls [Commemoration of the Faithful Departed])

Word to Life Radio Broadcast: Word to Life Radio Broadcast: All Soul’s Day (31 OCT 14)