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Sunday 1 November 2026 — All Saints. The readings, a sermon on the Gospel, and a simple way to come ready to Mass.

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Sunday · Sunday 1 November 2026

All Saints

Ordinary Time · liturgical colour white · Sunday readings, Year A. The Mass on Saturday evening already belongs to Sunday (can. 1248).

The readings at Mass · 1 November 2026

All Saints

  1. ReadingA reading from the Book of Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
  2. GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 5:1-12a

From Vatican News — Word of the Day, following the General Roman Calendar, with a commentary from the Popes. Where a feast is kept on another day in your country, your parish’s readings may differ.

Before you go

Come ready

Four small things that change how Sunday is lived.

I · Read

Pray with the Gospel

Read Sunday’s Gospel slowly, the way the Church calls lectio divina: what does the text say? What does it say to me? Answer God in prayer, rest a moment in his presence — and ask what he is asking of you this week.

Verbum Domini 87

II · Reconcile

Confession, if you need it

Whoever is conscious of a grave sin goes to confession before receiving Communion. Many parishes hear confessions on Saturday.

Going to ConfessionCatechism 1385

III · Fast

One hour before Communion

Before receiving the Eucharist, keep from food and drink for at least an hour — water and medicine are allowed. The elderly, the sick and those caring for them are excused.

Canon 919

IV · Go

Find a Mass

Sunday Mass is the heart of the Christian week, and the Church asks every Catholic to take part. Travelling? Find the next Mass wherever you are.

Near me nowCanon 1247