Theme: We become blest by being children of God.

Breaking Open the Word
Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s Gospel

Step One: Listen to the Word
As you listen once again to this familiar list of Beatitudes, what caught your ear in it today? What one word did you notice?

Step Two: Look into Your Life

Question for Children: When have you become a peacemaker? Among your friends? In your family? At school? Other times?

Question for Youth: All Saints Day gives us a chance to remember the saints of our Church and of our lives. Who are the people who have been saints in your life?

Question for Adults: When you heard the Beatitudes today, which one did you hear most clearly as a summons for your own life?