It is All Saints Day. Today’s Bach cantata is “Was willst du dich betrüben” (Why would you grieve):

Today’s Gospel reading is Matthew 5:1-12:

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The text of today’s piece is available here. It contains these words:

Why do you wish to trouble yourself,
O my beloved soul?
Abandon yourself to loving Him
who is called Emmanuel!
Trust in Him alone,
He will make all things good,
and see to your affairs,
so that they come out happily for you!

Happy listening! Soli Deo gloria.