Today's Readings: OT Revelation 7:9-17; Epistle 1 John 3:1-3; Holy Gospel Matthew 5:1-12

The Introit is: Psalm 31:1,3,5; antiphon: Revelations 7:14b

The Collect of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, You knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The daily readings for this week: November 5: Jer. 7:1–29; Matt. 23:1–12; 6: Jer. 8:18–9:12; Matt. 23:13–39; 7: Jer. 11:1–23; Matt. 24:1–28; 8: Jer. 20:1–18; Matt. 24:29–51; 9: Jer. 22:1–23; Matt. 25:1–13; 10: Jer. 23:1–20; Matt. 25:14–30; 11: Jer. 23:21–40; Matt. 25:31–46