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The Coronation of the Virgin , Fra Angelico, 1434-35m Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy [ Web Gallery of Art ] Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a (New Revised Standard Version, CatholicEdition, Canada) When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil...

St Columban’s Cemetery , Dalgan Park, Ireland  [Photo: Fr Rolly Aniscal] There are no fixed readings for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day). Below are links to selections of readings. Readings   (New American Bible: Philippines, USA) Readings   (Jerusalem Bible: Australia, England & Wales, India [optional], Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa)  In England and Wales this year the Solemnity of All Saints will be celebrated on Sunday 2 November and All Souls’ Day will be observed on Monday 3 November. Readings   for All Saints’ Day (England and Wales, Jerusalem Bible) Fr Edward McNamara LC of Zenit  responds here  to a reader's query about the celebration this year of The Solemnity of All Saints and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed. One can truthfully say that there are reasons for confusion! Synaxis of All Saints , Unknown Icon Painter, early 17th century M...