Feast of All Saints (1 November) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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Enter the joy of All Saints’ Day (November 1)—the feast that sets time in the light of eternity. Drawing from Revelation 7, the Beatitudes (Matthew 5), and the Church’s ancient office (First & Second Vespers), this video walks through the heavenly vision of the “great multitude,” the psalms of praise, the history of the Pantheon’s dedication to Our Lady and the Martyrs, and the tender transition into Vespers of the Dead as we pray for the holy souls in purgatory. You’ll hear rich passages on the Communion of Saints, the Nine Choirs of Angels, the Beatitudes as the portrait of Christ, and how the Church celebrates the triumph of grace in her children. We also trace how the Western and Eastern traditions honor all the saints—and why this solemnity prepares our hearts for the Eternal Nuptials of the Lamb. Whether you’re preparing for Mass, praying the Office, or simply seeking hope, let this liturgical tapestry strengthen your faith: “Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake… for their reward is very great in heaven.” 📖 Key Scriptures: Revelation 7; Matthew 5:1–12; Psalms 109–116, 119–121, 129, 137; Wisdom 3 🕯 Liturgical focus: All Saints’ Day (Nov 1), First & Second Vespers, Mass propers, Vespers of the Dead (All Souls’ vigil) Chapters 00:00 Opening: All Saints’ Day & the “Great Multitude” (Rev 7) 04:48 First Vespers begins 05:49 Psalm 109 (Dixit Dominus) — Christ at the right hand 07:22 Psalm 110 (Confitebor) — Works of the Lord 09:00 Psalm 111 (Beatus Vir) — The righteous in everlasting remembrance 10:39 Psalm 112 (Laudate, pueri) — Praise the Name of the Lord 11:54 Psalm 116 (Laudate Dominum) — All nations praise Him 12:29 Apocalypse: Sealing of God’s servants (Capitulum) 13:31 Hymn: Apostles, Prophets, Martyrs, Virgins, Confessors 15:08 Magnificat & Marian praise 16:08 Collect & the Pantheon: From all gods to All Saints 20:07 Origins & spread of the feast (Boniface IV → Gregory IV) 23:06 Vigil fasts & universal observance 24:40 “Crown of all the saints”: the Trinity & heavenly vision 35:22 Mass: Introit “Gaudeamus”—joy in the solemnity 38:12 Epistle: Revelation 7 — white robes & palms 43:04 Gospel: The Beatitudes (Matthew 5) 46:53 Offertory (Wisdom 3) & Secret 47:32 Communion & Postcommunion 48:16 Second Vespers highlights 50:38 Vespers of the Dead begins (All Souls vigil) 53:11 “Eternal rest grant unto them” — antiphons & psalms 56:58 De Profundis (Psalm 129) for the departed 1:00:11 Psalm 137 — thanksgiving of the delivered souls 1:02:14 Promise of Christ & Our Lady’s maternal help 1:04:06 Magnificat & prayers for the holy souls 1:05:32 Pater Noster & concluding prayers 1:07:20 Communion of Saints — one family in love 1:08:19 End https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/november/november-1-feast-of-all-saints/ #AllSaintsDay #FeastOfAllSaints #CommunionOfSaints #Catholic #Liturgy #Vespers #TraditionalCatholic #Revelation7 #Beatitudes #AllSouls #Purgatory #HolySouls #Mass #Psalm #Prayer 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴