November 1, 2012 
Solemnity of All Saints
Saint of the day
Solemnity of All Saints
Naming people “saints” acknowledges that they led holy lives, did the work of God, and are now with God. A saint is anyone who lives with God, whether officially recognized or not. (Taken from "Good News Day by Day: Bible Reflections for Teens.")
Reflection
Many of us have known saints. Take time today to remember those special people in your life who have gone on to be with God. Who are the saints in your life? Are you a better person because of them? (Taken from "Good News Day by Day: Bible Reflections for Teens.")
Prayer
I know that you work through many people, God. Thank you for all your saints and for the work they have done in your name. (Taken from "Good News Day by Day: Bible Reflections for Teens.")
Liturgical season information
Lectionary: 667
Place in Year: Ordinary Time
Color of decorations and priest's vestments: White
Daily readings
Reading 1: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Reading 2: 1 John 3:1-3
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
View complete readings on USCCB.orgMeditations
Meditation for Reading 2
Sometimes we look at our ancestors to understand our own family story. It helps us to understand who we are and to take encouragement from our ancestors. The saints are part of our family, too, and can have that same role for us. These are people who lived out their faith in Christ as we do. They were mostly ordinary people like us who never imagined themselves as becoming extraordinary. On the feast of All Saints, we honor every person who has lived a holy life, whether they are an official saint or not. We connect with those ancestors in faith who can give us courage and hope in living as a Christian. (Taken from “Take Ten – Daily Bible Reflections for Teens”)
Meditation for Gospel
People were often pressing Jesus for the answer to living holy and happy lives. Did it take anything more than following the commandments? In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew) and the Sermon on the Plain (Luke), Jesus lays out his answers at the beginning of his public life. In these sermons he begins with the Beatitudes, which are highlighted above. Read the complete Scripture passage and decide what actions you can take to live the Beatitudes. What does it mean for you to be poor in spirit? mourning? meek? merciful? a peacemaker? Develop an action plan to carry out your insights. (Taken from “Take Ten – Daily Bible Reflections for Teens”)
