“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” 

Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints (November 1, 2019): RV 7:2-4, 9-14; PS 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; 1 JN 3:1-3; MT 5:1-12

MISSIO offers “Preaching Mission,” as a homily help, providing connections to mission from the readings of Sundays, Feast Days and Holy Days. 

Today we honor all those who are in heaven. While we tend to think of those who have been canonized as saints, in truth, all people who have gone before us and who rejoice in God’s presence for all eternity are saints.