Sunday 2 November

All Souls Day : Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed

Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 27; Romans 5:5-11; Matthew 11:25-30

Be like a child

Jesus wants us to practise our faith in God with childlike simplicity. There is no need for us to prove anything except that we put him, rather than ourselves, first, trust him and love him with all our hearts.

Loving Lord, help me put aside the pride and selfish desires that separate me from you. Renew my faith so I can see you again with the innocence of a child; may I, throughout this day, seek to be humbly obedient to your will in all things.