THURSDAY OF THE THIRTY-FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

KIND REMINDER: Please remember to pray for the Poor Souls in Purgatory from November 1st – 8th

SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 6, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day

MEMORIAL OF SAINT LEONARD OF NOBLAC, HERMIT | NOVEMBER 6TH | Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Leonard of Noblac | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-november-6th/ )

Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | November 6, 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-november-6-2025/

PURGATORY: WHAT IS PURGATORY? | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2024/11/15/purgatory-and-limbo/

LITANY OF THE SAINTS | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/litany-of-the-saints/

THE SAINTS: WHO ARE THEY AND HOW ARE THEY CANONISED? | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/the-saints-who-are-they-and-how-are-they-canonised/

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

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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PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS: We join our prayers to the prayers of others throughout the world, for the victims of natural disasters which have brought destruction and disaster to so many lives. We particularly pray for the victims of the recent Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean, for the people of Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and others who are facing the devastation caused by the hurricane. May God grant eternal rest to all those who lost their lives, restore what was lost, and console all those who are grieving, injured, or have lost loved ones. Amen 🙏🏽

Greetings and blessings, beloved family!

Today, Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time, we joyfully thank God for the gift of life and for leading us safely into the new month of November. As we continue this sacred journey of faith, we give thanks for God’s boundless mercy and the hope of eternal life promised to those who believe in Him. May the witness of the Saints and the faith of our loved ones who have gone before us inspire us to live each day in holiness, humility, and love. This month of November, dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory, invites us to pray fervently for our departed loved ones and for all who await the fullness of heavenly joy. We especially remember those who mourn, that they may find comfort and peace in the promise of resurrection. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of All Saints, may God grant eternal rest to the faithful departed, healing to the brokenhearted, and grace to all who seek His mercy. May this new month bring light to our minds, peace to our hearts, and strength to our souls. Amen. 🙏🏽

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

We join our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV to pray for the gentle repose of the souls of our dear beloved late Pope Francis, the Cardinals, Bishops, Priests and Religious who have gone to be with the Lord. We also 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.

“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 🙏🏽

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🙏🏽✝️🕯✝️🕯✝️🕯

Lord Almighty, we lift our hearts in gratitude for Your unfailing love, protection, and mercy that carried us through the past month. We entrust the days of November into Your hands, asking for Your blessings, guidance, and peace upon our lives and families. May this month be for us a time 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 it 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, we lift our prayers for the protection, safety and well-being of healthcare professionals, educators, 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. 🙏🏽

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

OPENING OF THE HOLY DOORS SCHEDULES | JUBILEE OF HOPE 2025
Pope Francis opens the Holy Door Ushering in the Jubilee of Hope | ‘Hope is Alive’ | Vatican News | December 24, 2024 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/jubilee-of-hope-2025/

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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PURGATORY: WHAT IS PURGATORY? | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2024/11/15/purgatory-and-limbo/

PURGATORY: The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines purgatory as a “purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven,” which is experienced by those “who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified” (CCC 1030). It notes that “this final purification of the elect . . . is entirely different from the punishment of the damned” (CCC 1031). The purification is necessary because, as Scripture teaches, nothing unclean will enter the presence of God in heaven (Rev. 21:27) and, while we may die with our mortal sins forgiven, there can still be many impurities in us, specifically venial sins and the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven.

What Happens in Purgatory?: When we die, we undergo what is called the particular, or individual, judgment. Scripture says that “it is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Heb. 9:27). We are judged instantly and receive our reward, for good or ill. We know at once what our final destiny will be. At the end of time, when Jesus returns, there will come the general judgment to which the Bible refers, for example, in Matthew 25:31-32: “When the Son of man comes in His glory, and all the angels with him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. Before Him will be gathered all the nations, and He will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. In this general judgment all our sins will be publicly revealed (Luke 12:2–5).

November is a month when we remember our dead in a special way. It is a month when we are prone to reflecting on death, not in a morbid way but in the hopeful way that is rooted in our faith. Please let us remember to pray for the Poor Souls in Purgatory this month of November and always.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:

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

Today’s Bible Readings: Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time | November 6, 2025
Reading 1: Romans 14:7–12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 27:1bcde, 4, 13–14
Gospel: Luke 15:1–10

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 15:1–10

“There will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

“The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So Jesus addressed this parable to them. “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy and, upon his arrival home, he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance. “Or what woman having ten coins and losing one would not light a lamp and sweep the house, searching carefully until she finds it? And when she does find it, she calls together her friends and neighbors and says to them, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found the coin that I lost.’ In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the tender and relentless love of God for each of His children through the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. The tax collectors and sinners drew near to Jesus, longing for mercy and renewal, while the Pharisees murmured with disdain, unable to comprehend such divine compassion. In response, Jesus is saying, ‘God is like this shepherd and this woman’. God is always searching for the lost, those who have not come to know His tremendous love for them. He wants everyone to know that they are God’s beloved sons and daughters. That is why He sent Jesus into the world, to show to the world God’s passionate, searching, love for all. Each one of us is invited to allow ourselves to be found by this loving God whom Jesus reveals and continues to make present to us today. In the parables, Jesus unveils the heart of the Father, a heart that never gives up, never stops seeking, and never ceases to rejoice over one who returns. God’s love is not passive; it is active, searching, and deeply personal. He does not rest content with the ninety-nine who remain, but goes after the one who is lost, lifting that soul upon His shoulders with joy. This image beautifully captures the mission of Christ, the Good Shepherd who came “to seek and to save what was lost.” The woman who searches for her lost coin represents this same persistent divine love, illuminating every corner until what was precious is found. Her joy, like the shepherd’s, becomes communal, “Rejoice with me!” This reflects the joy in heaven over each soul that turns back to God.

The message is profound: no one is too lost to be found, no sin too great to be forgiven, no heart too far gone for grace. Each person is of inestimable value in the eyes of God. Heaven’s joy over repentance shows us that conversion is not a moment of shame, but a moment of celebration, a victory of love over sin. Today’s Gospel reading suggests that we are all God’s supreme value, especially when we find ourselves lost in some way or other. The two parables Jesus speaks in response to the criticism of the Pharisees and the scribes reveal His real priorities. He is like the shepherd searching for his lost sheep or the woman searching for her lost coin, in that His whole ministry is driven by His search of those who feel lost in themselves or lost to God or to the faith community. Jesus valued those whom the religious leaders of the time dismissed as sinners. The Lord values us, even when others are tempted to give up on us, or we are tempted to give up on ourselves, because of what we have done or failed to do. To the extent that we grow in our appreciation of how much the Lord values us, we will be freed to keep valuing Him above all else in life, recognizing with Saint Paul, ‘the supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord’.

The First Reading reminds us of our belonging: “None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself… whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” St. Paul lifts our gaze to the truth that our lives find meaning only in relationship with God. Every moment of our existence is meant to glorify Him, and every act of love draws us deeper into His life. Paul also warns against judgment and pride, reminding us that all will one day stand before the judgment seat of God. This awareness should not cause fear, but humility and compassion, for the one who truly knows God’s mercy does not condemn others but seeks their conversion with love.

In the Responsorial Psalm, we echo with confidence: “I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.” The psalmist’s faith is not naive optimism but steadfast trust in God’s goodness, even amid waiting and trials. The Lord is our light and salvation, our refuge in fear and uncertainty. To “wait for the Lord with courage” means to hold onto hope when everything seems lost, much like the shepherd who refuses to stop searching until his sheep is found.

As we reflect today, we are invited to ask ourselves: Do I share in the Father’s compassion for those who are lost or wounded? Do I rejoice when others find their way back to God, or do I, like the Pharisees, stand in judgment? Have I perhaps wandered from the fold, needing to let Christ lift me up and carry me home? The Gospel calls us to imitate God’s mercy to seek the lost, forgive readily, and welcome others into the joy of reconciliation. The joy of heaven begins on earth each time we love as God loves, without counting the cost. May we always remember that every act of mercy, every prayer for a sinner, and every gesture of forgiveness draws heaven’s rejoicing closer to 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 are the Good Shepherd who never ceases to seek the lost. Thank You for Your boundless mercy that welcomes me home each time I stray. Teach me to love with Your compassion, to forgive without judgment, and to rejoice in the conversion of others. May I never grow weary of showing mercy, and may my life be a reflection of Your divine patience and tenderness. Help me to remember that whether I live or die, I belong to You. Strengthen my faith to trust that I will see Your goodness in the land of the living. Amen. 🙏🏽

MEMORIAL OF SAINT LEONARD OF NOBLAC, HERMIT ~ FEAST DAY ~ NOVEMBER 6TH: Today, the Church joyfully celebrates the Memorial of Saint Leonard of Noblac, Hermit (Patron of Prisoners, Captives, and Women in Labor). On this day, we lift our hearts in prayer for all those unjustly imprisoned, those deprived of freedom, and all who live under oppression or hardship. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Leonard of Noblac, may the light of divine mercy shine upon every heart in captivity—bringing freedom to the innocent, conversion to the guilty, and comfort to all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. We also pray for justice and compassion in our world, that leaders may govern with righteousness and mercy. Amen. 🙏🏾

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SAINT LEONARD OF NOBLAC, HERMIT (c. 496–559): Saint Leonard of Noblac, also known as Saint Leonard of Limoges, was a French nobleman, monk, hermit, and miracle-worker renowned for his compassion toward prisoners and the poor. Born in Gaul (modern-day France) toward the end of the fifth century, Leonard grew up in the royal court of King Clovis I and was baptized by Saint Remigius, the same bishop who converted the king to Christianity. Though born into privilege and power, Leonard’s heart longed for a life of simplicity and holiness. After his conversion, he turned away from courtly honors and worldly ambition, following Saint Remigius as his spiritual guide. He obtained from King Clovis a special privilege to visit and release prisoners whom he deemed worthy of pardon—a ministry that revealed his mercy and love for human dignity.

Refusing an episcopal appointment, Leonard chose instead the monastic and eremitical life at Micy Abbey, where he grew in humility, prayer, and service. Desiring even greater solitude, he withdrew to the forest of Limousin, living on wild fruits and herbs and dedicating himself entirely to God. His holiness attracted many disciples, and he later founded an abbey on land granted to him by the king in gratitude for his prayers during the queen’s safe childbirth. Around this abbey grew the town now known as Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, a lasting witness to his sanctity. Saint Leonard was widely venerated across Europe during the Middle Ages, especially as the protector of captives. Countless miracles were attributed to his intercession, including the release of prisoners, healing of the sick, and safe deliveries of mothers in labor. Churches and shrines in his honor sprang up across France, England, Germany, and beyond, making him one of the most beloved saints of medieval Christendom.

PRAYER: O God, who called Saint Leonard from nobility to the solitude of the forest and made him a beacon of freedom and mercy, grant that through his prayers, all who are bound by chains—whether of injustice, fear, sin, or despair—may find liberation in Your love. Strengthen us to be instruments of compassion and justice in our world, that through Your grace, we may bring light to those in darkness and hope to those in need. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

Our Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Leonard of Noblac ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏾

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/

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

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 NOVEMBER: For the prevention of suicide. Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

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

DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER | MONTH OF THE HOLY SOULS: November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory, a month of prayerful remembrance for all the faithful departed who await the joy of Heaven. The Church calls us to intercede for them through our prayers, sacrifices, and Masses, trusting in God’s mercy to purify their souls and welcome them into eternal light. These souls, known as the Church Suffering, are united with the Church Triumphant in Heaven and the Church Militant on earth, one communion of love bound together in Christ.

This devotion is beautifully expressed in the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) on November 2, which follows the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1. As the liturgical year draws to a close, the Church invites us to reflect on eternity, on the hope of resurrection and the promise of Heaven. Each prayer offered for the departed becomes an act of mercy that brings comfort to their souls and strengthens our own journey toward holiness.

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.” 🙏🏽

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PRAYER INTENTIONS: Heavenly Father, on this day when we honor Saint Leonard of Noblac, the humble hermit and liberator of captives, we lift up all who are bound in any form of captivity, those imprisoned unjustly, those enslaved by sin or addiction, those burdened by fear, guilt, or despair. We pray for true freedom of heart and mind, that every soul may return to You, the source of mercy and peace. Inspire the leaders of nations and those in authority to pursue justice with compassion and integrity. Grant courage and hope to prisoners, the sick, and the marginalized. May Your light guide those who wander in darkness, and may all who are lost be found again in Your love, as the shepherd rejoices over the lost sheep and the woman over the found coin. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

LET US PRAY:
My gentle Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd. You love me and search for me with diligence and fidelity. May I trust You enough to stop running from You and hiding from Your gentle voice. Please come to me, pick me up, place me on Your shoulders and carry me home. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽

Lord Jesus, You came to seek and save what was lost and to bring freedom to those in captivity. Through the intercession of Saint Leonard of Noblac, make our hearts instruments of Your mercy. Teach us to forgive as You forgive, to serve with humility, and to rejoice in every soul that turns back to You. Strengthen all who suffer injustice, renew the hope of the forgotten, and draw us closer to the joy of Heaven, where every sinner redeemed becomes a cause for divine celebration. You live and reign forever and ever. Amen. 🙏🏾

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, and Saint Leonard of Noblac ~ 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 on this Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in 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 continue our journey through the month of November, 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, dedicated to praying for the Holy Souls, be filled with hope, peace, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ walks with us always. Alleluia! Have a blessed, safe, grace-filled, and fruitful Thursday, and a peaceful continuation of the month of November. 🙏🏽

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

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