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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) of Thursday November 2, 2023

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November 2, 2023

(Cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 15:22)
Just as Jesus died and has risen again, so through Jesus God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep; and as in Adam all die, so also in Christ will all be brought to life.

Texts of the day

Thursday November 2, 2023 Other dates

First reading

First Reading (Wisdom 3:1-9)

The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and...

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6)

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. R. He guides me in right paths for his name’s...

Second Reading (Romans 5:5-11) OR (Romans 6:3-9)

Second Reading (Romans 5:5-11) Brothers and sisters: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For Christ, while we were still helpless,...

Gospel (John 6:37-40)

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...

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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) of Thursday November 2, 2023

Texts of the day

Texts of the day

First reading

First Reading (Wisdom 3:1-9)

Psalm

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6)

Second reading

Second Reading (Romans 5:5-11) OR (Romans 6:3-9)

Gospel

Gospel (John 6:37-40)