Psalm 24:1-6

Our responsorial for today’s feast comes from Psalm 24, a majestic hymn celebrating God as Creator and King of glory.

Many scholars believe this psalm was originally sung during a procession in which the ark of the covenant — the visible sign of God’s presence — was brought into the Temple. As the ark approached, the people would proclaim the Lord’s sovereignty and then be asked who was worthy to enter his dwelling. The answer came: those with clean hands and pure hearts, those who seek God with sincerity and faithfulness.

This background makes Psalm 24 especially fitting for the Solemnity of All Saints. The ancient procession into the earthly sanctuary foreshadows the saints’ entry into the heavenly Jerusalem.

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