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Readings and liturgy notes

The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, Year C

2 November 2025
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First reading

Wisdom 3:1–9
The souls of the just are in the hand of God.

Responsorial psalm

Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Second reading

Romans 5:5–11
Hope does not disappoint.

Gospel acclamation

Come, you who are blessed by my Father;
inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Gospel

John 6:37–40
The Son of God came to do the will of the one who sent him.

Liturgical notes

These psalms and readings are selected from the many options for this day.

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