FEAST OF SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES OF CHRIST, MARTYRS

TUESDAY OF THE THIRTIETH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: OCTOBER 28, 2025

FEAST OF SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES OF CHRIST, MARTYRS | OCTOBER 28TH | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day

(Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Simon the Zealot, and Saint Jude Thaddeus | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-october-28th/)

Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | October 28, 2025 | “Holy Mass from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy” | Pray “Holy Rosary Novena From Lourdes” | Pray “The Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy” | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-daily-mass-october-28-2025/

VATICAN EVENTS: Pope Leo XIV presides over the 39th edition of the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace, organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio in the Colosseum area & LIVE from Paul VI Hall | 60th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate with Pope Leo XIV | October 28, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-daily-mass-october-28-2025/

KIND REMINDER: JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE 2025 HOLY DOOR SCHEDULE TIMELINES | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/jubilee-of-hope-2025/

OCTOBER IS MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY | THE HOLY ROSARY: WHAT IS THE HOLY ROSARY AND WHY DO WE PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY? | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2024/11/21/the-holy-rosary-what-is-the-holy-rosary-and-why-do-we-pray-the-holy-rosary/

DR. PHILOMENA IKOWE AND HER JOYFUL CATHOLIC WITNESS | LIGHTS, CATHOLIC, ACTION! | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/dr-philomena-ikowe-and-her-joyful-catholic-witness/

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Greetings and blessings, beloved family!

Today, Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, we celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude who were among those very select few chosen by Jesus Himself to be His Apostles. As we honor these two Apostles, we are also reminded that each one of us too are called and chosen, not by chance, but by divine purpose to go forth to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth and bear witness to Christ in our daily lives.

We joyfully thank God for the gift of life and for leading us safely to the end of the month of October. May this month bring us God’s blessings, peace, and joy in abundance. We particularly pray for those mourning the loss of a loved one who recently passed away and the eternal repose of the souls in Purgatory. May our Blessed Mother Mary intercede for all those in pain and sorrow and may this month bring peace to troubled hearts, direction to the lost, comfort to the grieving, and strength to the weary. In all things, may His will be done and His name be glorified. Amen🙏🏽

Lord Almighty, we lift our hearts in gratitude for Your unfailing love, protection, and mercy that carried us through the past month. We entrust every day into Your hands, asking for Your blessings, guidance, and peace in our lives and families. May October be for us a season of renewed faith, deeper hope, and overflowing joy. We pray especially for all families, for children, parents, and teachers, that they may be strengthened and protected. Bless those who will celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, new opportunities, and milestones this month, and comfort those who enter October with heavy hearts or struggles. Lord, go before us, walk beside us, and remain with us always, now and forever. Amen🙏🏽

Today, we humbly pray for the poor, abandoned, and those in need, for all those who are marginalized in our society. For those who are imprisoned, especially those who are unjustly imprisoned. We pray for charitable organizations, asking God’s blessing upon their mission and we lift our prayers for peace, love, justice and unity in our families, marriages and our world. May God protect us all and keep us safe and united in peace, love and faith. Amen 🙏🏽

Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary on this special Feast day of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, we lift our prayers for the protection, safety and well-being of missionaries, pilots, and all travelers. We ask for healing for the sick and dying, especially those who are suffering from cancers and other terminal diseases, strength for the weary, peace in troubled homes, and provision for all in need. Guide our steps in righteousness, protect us from harm, and fill our hearts with faith, joy, and gratitude. May this month draw us closer to Your will, and may every day be a testimony of Your goodness and mercy in our lives. We begin this month with trust in Your unfailing love, Lord, and we surrender all that lies ahead into Your hands. Amen 🙏🏾

We continue to pray for the Church, the Clergy, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, the Cardinals, Bishops, all Priests, that they be sanctified in their ministry to God’s people. We pray for persecuted Christians, for the conversion of sinners, and Christians all over the world suffering from political and religious unrest.

Through the intercession of St. Joseph, we pray for all fathers, mothers, workers, and all those who labor in this world. May the Lord bless the work of their hands, and may God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this season of Ordinary Time. Wishing us all and our loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and grace-filled month of October. 🙏🏽

We remember in prayer all who began this journey of life with us but are no longer here. We pray for the gentle repose of the souls of our loved ones who recently passed away, and we continue to pray for the souls in Purgatory; lost souls. For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed, may the Lord receive them into the light of Eternal Kingdom.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” ~ Matthew 5:4

PRAYER FOR THE DEAD: In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life, you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen🙏🏽

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His Saints.” ~ Psalm 116:15

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May their gentle souls through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus Christ… Amen 🙏🏽 ✝️🕯✝️🕯✝️🕯

KIND REMINDER: JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE 2025 HOLY DOOR SCHEDULE TIMELINES | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/jubilee-of-hope-2025/

The Jubilee began with the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, and will conclude with the closing of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on January 6, 2026. The Holy Doors at the other major basilicas (St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, and St. Paul Outside the Walls) will be closed on Sunday, December 28, 2025

Important notes

The holy doors at the major basilicas in Rome opened on December 24, 2024, and will remain open until the end of the Jubilee Year on January 6, 2026.

Participating in a pilgrimage to a designated holy door can earn a plenary indulgence.

Individuals who cannot travel to Rome can participate in the Jubilee by making a pilgrimage to a local designated site.

Local Pilgrimage Sites

For a complete list of local pilgrimage sites, check with your local diocese.

For those in the US, you can find a list of designated pilgrimage sites for all the Dioceses on their websites. For instance, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the Diocese of Fort Worth, Diocese of Dallas, the Archdiocese of Seattle etc all listed their local pilgrimage sites on their websites.

For example, the Diocese of Fort Worth has assigned the following Parishes as pilgrimage churches with holy doors.

St. Patrick Cathedral,
Immaculate Conception of Mary Parish,
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish,
St. Philip the Apostle Parish,
Sacred Heart Parish

Plenary Indulgence

In his proclamation of the Jubilee of 2025, Pope Francis announced an indulgence would be available to the faithful during the jubilee year. The indulgence, he explained, would be “a way of discovering the unlimited nature of God’s mercy.”

A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.

“May the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the ‘door’ (cf. Jn 10:7.9) of our salvation.” ~ Pope Francis

JUBILEE OF HOPE 2025: JUBILEE PRAYER | Link to the prayer of the Jubilee of Hope 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/01/08/the-jubilee-prayer/

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NOVENA TO SAINT JUDE: The 2025 Novena to Saint Jude is scheduled to begin, Sunday, October 19th, and end on October 27th in preparation for his Feast day that we celebrate today, October 28th. Novena to Saint Jude is prayed for Desperate Situations and Desperate Cases—especially for an end to war and terrorism. Prayed anytime of year, especially October 19–27th | Novena link below | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/novena-to-saint-jude/

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly – (make your request here) – and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.
Amen 🙏🏽

PRAYER: May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, and loved in all the tabernacles until the end of time. Amen 🙏🏽

May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and glorified now and forever. Amen 🙏🏽

St. Jude pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen 🙏🏽

Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Blessed be St. Jude Thaddeus, in all the world and for all Eternity. (say this prayer, followed by the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be)

Dear Apostle and Martyr for Christ, you left us an Epistle in the New Testament. With good reason many invoke you when illness is at a desperate stage. We now recommend to your kindness (name of patient) who is in a critical condition. May the cure of this patient increase his/her faith and love for the Lord of Life, for the glory of our merciful God. Amen 🙏🏽

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:

Bible Readings for today’s Holy Mass, Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

Today’s Bible Readings: Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles | October 28, 2025
Reading 1: Ephesians 2:19–22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 19:2–3, 4–5
Gospel: Luke 6:12–16

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 6:12–16

“From them Jesus chose Twelve, whom He also named Apostles”

“Jesus went up to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, He called His disciples to Himself, and from them He chose Twelve, whom He also named Apostles: Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called a Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.”

In today’s Gospel, we witness Jesus choosing His Twelve Apostles, a moment that reveals both His divine wisdom and His deep humanity. Before making this significant decision, Jesus spends the entire night in prayer, showing us the importance of seeking the Father’s will before acting. His communion with God guides His choices, and through this prayerful discernment, the foundation of the Church is laid. Among those chosen are Saints Simon the Zealot and Jude Thaddeus, whose feast we celebrate today. These two Apostles remind us that God calls people from all walks of life, zealots and dreamers, sinners and Saints, to build His Kingdom. Jesus’ selection of the Twelve signifies that discipleship is not about personal worthiness but about willingness to respond to His call. Like Sts. Simon and Jude, we too are chosen, not by chance, but by divine purpose, to bear witness to Christ in our daily lives. The Gospel invites us to reflect: how often do we turn to God in prayer before making important decisions? Do we allow His Spirit to guide our choices, our relationships, and our mission? Christ continues to call ordinary people to extraordinary service, and through prayer, He strengthens us to live out that calling with faith and love.

Furthermore, the feast of these two great members of the twelve reminds us that Jesus calls each one of us to share in His ministry in today’s world, each of us in our own distinctive way. No matter where we are on our lives’ journey, whether we are healthy or sick, whether we are young or old, we all receive a call from the Lord to share in his life, to be in communion with Him, and, then, to go forth in His name, bringing His loving presence to those we meet. It is a wonderful calling and it can give a truly meaningful shape to our lives. There are times in our lives when we might feel that we cannot do much for the Lord. Our energy levels may be failing, our health may be deteriorating, or the demands on us from others may be great. However, there is something that we can all do and that is to PRAY! We share in the Lord’s work by our prayer, just as Jesus shared in God His Father’s work by His prayer. According to the Gospel, ‘Jesus went out into the hills to pray; and He spent the whole night in prayer to God’. Jesus gave a huge amount of time to prayer, because He knew that when He was praying He was doing God’s work as much as when He was busy serving people. His choice of the twelve come out of His prayer. Indeed, everything He did flowed from His prayer. His prayerful communion with God was at the core of His life. Prayer needs to be at the core of our lives as well, if the Lord is to continue to do His work through us. One of the primary ways that we respond to the Lord’s call is by spending time with the Lord in prayer. That is something we can all do, whether our mobility is restricted or whether we are fully mobile. Whenever we open ourselves to the Lord in prayer, the Spirit will work through us in ways that will surprise us. As we honor these two great Apostles, we are also reminded that each one of us is called to go forth to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We each do so in a way specific to the calling and mission that Christ has entrusted to us. We are each called to allow our lives to be shaped by Christ to make an eternal difference in the lives of those whom we meet and serve. And if we are faithful to our mission, we can be certain that the effects of our apostolic service will be felt in the lives of countless others until the end of the world. May the Lord who, according to our Gospel reading, prayed all night before calling the twelve, intercede for us all so that we may be true to our calling to become living stones and witness in the holy temple of the Church. We become living stones by allowing the Lord to reveal His loving presence in the world in and through our lives.

Reflection on the First Reading, In the Letter to the Ephesians, Saint Paul beautifully reminds us that we are “no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow citizens with the holy ones and members of the household of God.” The Church is not just a structure or an institution, it is a living temple, built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone. This passage connects perfectly with today’s feast: through the mission of Saints Simon and Jude, the message of Christ reached far beyond Israel to the Gentile world. We, too, are part of that same spiritual household, called to continue their work of unity and evangelization. To be part of the household of God means belonging to a community of faith rooted in love and built on Christ. Each believer, like a living stone, contributes to the strength and beauty of this temple. Paul’s message challenges us to ask: Am I a builder in God’s Kingdom or a bystander? Do I help unite or divide the household of faith? When we remain anchored in Christ, the capstone of our faith, we become instruments of peace and communion in a fragmented world.

Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, the Psalm joyfully proclaims, “Their message goes out through all the earth.” The heavens themselves declare the glory of God, and the voices of His Apostles echo that same glory through the proclamation of the Gospel. This psalm celebrates the universality of God’s Word, it knows no boundaries or borders. Just as creation silently proclaims the greatness of its Creator, so too the Apostles’ lives proclaimed Christ’s saving love through word and witness. Today, the Church joins that cosmic chorus. Every prayer, every act of kindness, every word of truth is part of that same divine message going out “through all the earth.” The Apostles remind us that evangelization begins not always with grand gestures, but with faithful living, allowing God’s light to shine through us in our daily lives.

As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures on this special feast of Saints Simon and Jude, let us ask ourselves: Do I see my faith as part of God’s ongoing mission in the world? How can I, like the Apostles, bear witness to Christ’s love in my family, workplace, and community? Do I make space in my life for prayer before making decisions, as Jesus did? Am I helping to build unity within the Body of Christ or adding to division? Each of us has a unique calling within the household of God; the question is whether we are ready to say “yes” to it with courage and fidelity. Dear beloved, as we celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, let us remember that we are all chosen and called by Christ to continue the Apostolic mission. The same Spirit that filled the Apostles now dwells in us, empowering us to bring hope to the hopeless, light to the darkened, and faith to the doubting. Let us, therefore, live as true members of God’s household, rooted in Christ, guided by prayer, and united in love. May our lives echo the Apostles’ message, so that through us, God’s Word may indeed go out “to the ends of the earth.” May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace as we remain steadfast in faith and continue to serve Him in spirit and in truth. 🙏🏽

Lord Jesus, You chose Your Apostles to be the pillars of Your Church and witnesses of Your love. As we celebrate Saints Simon and Jude, grant us the grace to remain steadfast in faith, united in charity, and courageous in mission. Teach us to pray before we act, to listen before we speak, and to serve before we seek to be served. May the Holy Spirit guide our hearts so that our lives may proclaim, like the Apostles, “Christ is Lord!” Strengthen the Church You founded on their witness, and make us living stones in the temple of Your grace. Amen. 🙏🏾

FEAST OF SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES AND MARTYRS – FEAST DAY: OCTOBER 28TH: Today, the Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles and Martyrs, two of the Twelve chosen by Christ to be the pillars of His Church. Saint Simon the Zealot (Patron of Curriers, Tanners, and Sawmen) and Saint Jude Thaddeus (Patron of Lost and Desperate Causes, Hospital Workers, and Impossible Situations) were united in their mission to proclaim the Gospel with courage, faith, and fidelity, even unto death. Though their lives remain veiled in mystery, their apostolic zeal and witness continue to inspire Christians throughout the ages. On this sacred day, we pray that, through their intercession, our faith may be strengthened, our hope renewed, and our charity deepened. May we, like them, remain steadfast disciples, proclaiming Christ’s saving love to the ends of the earth. Amen. 🙏🏾

Saints of the Day with Daily Reflections | October 28th https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com

(Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Simon the Zealot, and Saint Jude Thaddeus | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-october-28th/)

SAINT JUDE THADDEUS: Saint Jude Thaddeus, one of the Twelve Apostles and a relative of Jesus Christ, was the brother of Saint James the Less and a faithful servant of the Gospel. His name “Thaddeus” means “heart” or “courageous,” reflecting his bold devotion to Christ. Ancient tradition tells us that Saint Jude preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Mesopotamia, and Libya, performing miracles and converting many to the faith. He authored the short but powerful Epistle of Jude, warning believers against false teachers and urging perseverance in faith. He is remembered for his question to Jesus at the Last Supper: “Lord, how is it that you will reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?” (John 14:22). Saint Jude suffered martyrdom, beaten with clubs and beheaded in Persia, after a lifetime of preaching Christ crucified. Because of his epistle’s message of faith amid despair, he became known as the patron of desperate and lost causes, a beacon of hope for those who feel forgotten or helpless. His relics are venerated in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, at Rheims, and at Toulouse. Through his intercession, countless souls have found comfort and miracles in moments of darkness.

PRAYER: O glorious Saint Jude Thaddeus, Apostle and faithful servant of Jesus, you are the helper of those in hopeless cases and the comforter of the afflicted. Intercede for us in our trials, strengthen our faith in God’s providence, and obtain for us the grace to trust in Christ’s mercy even in life’s darkest hours. Through your prayers, may we never lose hope in the love of God. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT SIMON THE ZEALOT: Saint Simon, known as “the Zealot,” was distinguished by his ardent love for God and unwavering zeal for righteousness. His title may refer to his belonging to the Zealot movement, a group of Jews fervently devoted to God’s law, or simply to his passionate commitment to the faith. After Pentecost, tradition holds that he preached the Gospel in Egypt, Persia, and Armenia, often alongside Saint Jude. Together, they faced fierce persecution but remained fearless in proclaiming Christ. Saint Simon’s martyrdom is described in varying accounts: some say he was sawn in half, while others record a peaceful death in Edessa. Regardless of the manner, his life bore witness to unyielding faith and devotion. His symbol, a saw, reminds us that discipleship requires both courage and endurance. Saint Simon’s missionary spirit challenges us to live our faith with passion, to be “zealous for good works” (Titus 2:14), and to persevere in love even amid trials.

PRAYER: O holy Apostle Saint Simon, fervent disciple of the Lord, whose zeal for Christ inspired your every action, obtain for us a share in your burning love for God. Strengthen our resolve to live the Gospel with integrity and to witness to Christ in word and deed. Through your prayers, may our lives become instruments of faith and compassion in a world in need of God’s truth. Amen. 🙏🏾

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Simon the Zealot, and Saint Jude Thaddeus pray for us, that we may remain firm in faith, joyful in hope, and steadfast in love. Through your intercession, may we proclaim Christ courageously and persevere until the end. Amen. 🙏🏾

GENERAL PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS | PRAYERS FOR PEACE | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/general-prayers-and-intentions/

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY (WMS) | OCTOBER 19, 2025 | Pope Leo XIV’s Message | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/world-mission-sunday-october-19-2025/

CANONIZATION OF SEVEN NEW SAINTS BY POPE LEO XIV| OCTOBER 19, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/pope-leo-xivs-canonization-of-seven-new-saints-october-19-2025/

Pope Leo XIV’s Canonization of Seven New Saints – October 19, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/pope-leo-xivs-canonization-of-seven-new-saints-october-19-2025/

LIST OF ALL NOVENAS | Month of October | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/list-of-all-novenas-october/

COMMON CATHOLIC PRAYERS | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/common-catholic-prayers/

Please find below links to the websites for Daily Reflections, Foundation, and interesting topics and articles about our Catholic faith and doctrines | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/01/30/daily-reflections-and-prayer-links/

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: For collaboration between different religious traditions. Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.

(https://popesprayerusa.net/popes-intentions/)

DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER | MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY: October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, a powerful prayer that draws us into the heart of the Gospel through the eyes of Mary. The Rosary is more than repetition. It is a meditation on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, united with the loving presence of His Blessed Mother. As Pope St. John Paul II reminded us, the Rosary is “a compendium of the Gospel,” helping us to contemplate Christ’s face with Mary.

The twenty mysteries of the Rosary, Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous, invite us to journey with Christ from His Incarnation to His Passion and His triumph over death. Each mystery opens us to God’s saving love, strengthens our faith, and leads us to imitate the virtues of Jesus and Mary in our daily lives. This month, the Church invites us to renew our devotion to the Rosary by praying it daily, whether alone, in families, or in community. Through it, we find peace in times of trial, strength against temptation, and deeper trust in God’s providence. Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, intercedes for us and leads us always to her Son.

“O Mary, our Blessed Mother and Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, teach us to pray with a pure heart and a steadfast spirit. As we meditate on the mysteries of Christ, help us to grow in faith, hope, and love. Intercede for us before your Son, that our families, our Church, and our world may be filled with peace and the light of the Gospel. Amen.” 🙏🏽

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=12540

PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles of Christ and witnesses to the power of faith, we lift our hearts to God in thanksgiving for their steadfast devotion and missionary zeal. May their courage inspire us to remain faithful to our calling as members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the Apostles and prophets. We pray for the Church throughout the world, that her leaders may be strengthened in unity and truth, and that all Christians may work together as living stones in the temple of the Lord. We remember those who face persecution for their faith; may they be upheld by the same Spirit that emboldened the Apostles to proclaim Christ fearlessly. We pray for peace among nations, harmony within families, and healing for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. Through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude, patrons of hope in desperate and difficult situations, may all who feel lost or burdened find comfort and renewed faith in God’s unshakable love.

LET US PRAY:

My glorious Lord, You called these two ordinary men, Simon and Jude, to be Your Apostles. You filled them with Your grace, taught them with Your Word, and sent them forth to preach to the ends of the earth. Please also send me, dear Lord, to whomever You choose. Use me as Your instrument and help me to always remain faithful and zealous, reaching out to those in need, especially to those who lack faith and hope in their lives. Saints Simon and Jude, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽

Lord God, You chose Saints Simon and Jude to be among the pillars of Your Church and to spread the saving message of Christ to the ends of the earth. Strengthen within us the same apostolic faith that moved them to bear witness even unto death. Help us to remain united as one holy family, founded on Christ, the cornerstone. Grant us the grace to be faithful in trials, hopeful in darkness, and bold in proclaiming Your truth. Through the intercession of Saints Simon and Jude, may our lives reflect Your mercy and lead others to Your saving light. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.🙏🏾

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed, Saint Simon the Zealot, and Saint Jude Thaddeus ~ Pray for us 🙏🏾

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Amen 🙏🏽

Thanking God for the precious gift of this new day, and during this gentle rhythm of Ordinary Time, may our hearts remain open to the quiet working of the Holy Spirit who continues to guide, renew, and strengthen us each day. As we gradually come to the end of the month of October, we lift our hearts in gratitude for the blessings of the past and entrust the days ahead into God’s loving hands. May this month be filled with hope, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ walks with us always. Alleluia! Have a blessed, safe, and grace-filled Tuesday, a fruitful week, and a fulfilling month of October.🙏🏽

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

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North Texas Catholic Magazine | Dr. Philomena Ikowe – Life on Purpose (pages 44-45) | https://www.flipsnack.com/A9DFE877C6F/north-texas-catholic-magazine-mar-apr-issue-2025/full-view.html

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