THURSDAY OF THE THIRTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day
MEMORIAL OF SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, VIRGIN; SAINT DIDACUS OF ALCALÁ, RELIGIOUS; SAINT STANISLAUS KOSTKA, RELIGIOUS AND SAINT AGOSTINA LIVIA PIETRANTONI, MARTYR | NOVEMBER 13TH | Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Saint Didacus of Alcalá, Saint Stanislaus Kostka, and Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-november-13th/
Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | November 13, 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-13-2025/
MOTHER OF THE FAITHFUL PEOPLE OF GOD (MATER POPULI FIDELIS) | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/mother-of-the-faithful-people-of-god-mater-populi-fidelis/
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/
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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Greetings and blessings, beloved family!
Today is Thursday of the Thirty-Second Week in Ordinary Time, and we joyfully celebrate the Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized, and a devoted missionary who dedicated her life to the care of immigrants, the poor, and the sick. In some places, we also honor Saint Didacus of Alcalá, Religious, a humble Franciscan known for his deep prayer and miracles of healing; Saint Stanislaus Kostka, Religious, a young Jesuit novice whose purity and devotion inspired many; and Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni, Martyr, a courageous Sister of Charity who gave her life while serving the sick. These holy men and women remind us that true greatness lies in humility, service, and the pursuit of heavenly wisdom. As we reflect on today’s Scriptures, may their examples inspire us to seek God’s kingdom that dwells within and to allow His wisdom to guide our lives in love and faithfulness.
We joyfully thank God for the gift of life and for leading us safely in this 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
Individuals who cannot travel to Rome can participate in the Jubilee by making a pilgrimage to a local designated site. For a complete list of local pilgrimage sites, check with your local diocese.
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/
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. On this special Feast day, as we continue to remember the faithful departed, please let us remember to pray for the Poor Souls in Purgatory this month of November and always. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and all the Saints, we humbly pray for the souls of our faithful departed loved ones, for the souls in Purgatory and the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed.🙏🏽
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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:
Bible Readings for today’s Holy Mass, Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Today’s Bible Readings: Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin | Thursday, November 13, 2025
Reading 1: Wisdom 7:22b–8:1
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:89, 90, 91, 130, 135, 175
Gospel: Luke 17:20–25
Gospel Reading ~ Luke 17:20–25
“The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you.”
“Asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus said in reply, “The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you.” Then He said to His disciples, “The days will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. There will be those who will say to you, ‘Look, there he is,’ or ‘Look, here he is.’ Do not go off, do not run in pursuit. For just as lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day. But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation.”
In today’s Gospel reading, the Pharisees ask Jesus when the kingdom of God was to come. In reply Jesus says to them, ‘You must know, the kingdom of God is among you’. They failed to see that the kingdom of God was present to them in and through the person of Jesus. They were not alert to the signs of God’s kingdom in the ministry of Jesus. The kingdom of God was there but in a less dramatic form than they expected it. Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of God is not a spectacle to be seen or a distant reality to be awaited, it is already present among us, quietly unfolding in the hearts of those who love and serve God. The Pharisees were looking for outward signs, expecting the Kingdom to come with visible power or dramatic events. Yet Jesus redirects their attention to the interior reality of God’s reign: His presence already transforming the world through grace, faith, and charity. The Kingdom of God is not limited to a place or a time; it is wherever God’s will is embraced and His love is lived out.
Jesus also warns His disciples about false expectations and premature excitement over worldly signs. “Do not go off, do not run in pursuit,” He cautions, because the true coming of the Son of Man will be unmistakable, like lightning flashing across the sky. Before His glory is revealed, however, He must first suffer greatly and be rejected. In this, Jesus reveals the paradox of the Kingdom: glory comes through sacrifice, victory through the cross. His words invite us to patience, discernment, and faith, especially in times of uncertainty. The reign of God is built not through noise or spectacle, but through the quiet transformation of hearts that love and forgive as Christ does.
The Gospel reading reminds us that the Lord is present in our lives in more ways than we realize. In a world often obsessed with signs and power, this Gospel calls us back to the essentials, faith, humility, and daily communion with God. The Kingdom is present whenever we act with mercy, forgive one another, and live in peace. It grows through small, faithful acts of love and hidden sacrifices. The challenge of Jesus’ words is timeless: do we recognize God’s presence in our midst, or are we still searching for Him in extraordinary events while overlooking His work in the ordinary?
The First Reading from the Book of Wisdom celebrates the divine beauty and power of Wisdom, describing her as “the spotless mirror of the power of God and the image of His goodness.” She moves through all creation, renewing and sanctifying everything she touches. Wisdom is not merely knowledge but participation in God’s life and holiness. Those who live in wisdom reflect the divine light in their words and actions, becoming, as the reading says, “friends of God and prophets.” This vision of Wisdom beautifully complements the Gospel, showing us that the reign of God takes root in hearts illuminated by divine understanding and guided by love.
The Responsorial Psalm echoes this truth, proclaiming, “Your word is for ever, O Lord.” God’s Word endures throughout generations, bringing light and understanding to the simple. Just as Wisdom governs all things well, God’s Word upholds creation and directs every soul that seeks Him. To live by His Word is to live already within the Kingdom, it is to allow His truth to govern our thoughts, our speech, and our decisions each day.
As we reflect and meditate on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are called to examine how deeply we live in the light of divine Wisdom and the presence of God’s Kingdom within us. Do I recognize that true wisdom is a gift from God that guides my decisions, purifies my thoughts, and shapes my relationships with others? How often do I seek God’s wisdom in prayer before acting or speaking? When Jesus says, “The Kingdom of God is among you,” do I truly live with the awareness that God’s reign begins in my heart, in my love, forgiveness, and service to others? Am I alert to the quiet, unseen ways the Lord works in my daily life, or am I still looking for dramatic signs to confirm His presence? Like Saint Frances Cabrini, do I trust God’s timing even when His plans seem hidden? Finally, does my faith lead me to cooperate with divine Wisdom, to live with purity, humility, and an enduring trust that God governs all things well? Today’s message invites us to look within and recognize the hidden presence of God’s Kingdom in our lives. Every act of kindness, every prayer said in faith, every forgiveness offered in love is a sign that His reign is alive in us. We do not need to chase after signs or wonders; the Kingdom is already here, whenever we welcome Christ into our hearts and let His Spirit transform us.
May the example of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, whose memorial we celebrate today, inspire us to make the invisible Kingdom visible through works of mercy and love. She saw Christ in the faces of immigrants, the poor, and the sick, and through her compassionate service, she made God’s Kingdom present among them. May God 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 living Word and the Light of Wisdom who dwells among us. Open my eyes to see Your Kingdom at work in my life and in the world around me. Teach me to seek You not in signs or worldly success but in the quiet power of love, mercy, and truth. May Your Spirit of Wisdom guide my thoughts, my choices, and my actions, so that Your Kingdom may grow within me and around me each day. Strengthen me to remain faithful even in times of suffering or rejection, trusting that Your glory is revealed through the cross. Reign in my heart, Lord, and make my life a living testimony of Your love. Amen. 🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, VIRGIN; SAINT DIDACUS OF ALCALÁ, RELIGIOUS; SAINT STANISLAUS KOSTKA, RELIGIOUS; AND SAINT AGOSTINA LIVIA PIETRANTONI, MARTYR – FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 13TH: Today, the Church joyfully commemorates the Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin (Patron of Immigrants, Hospital Administrators, and Orphans); Saint Didacus of Alcalá, Religious (Patron of Franciscan Lay Brothers and the Diocese of San Diego); Saint Stanislaus Kostka, Religious (Patron of Students, Jesuit Novices, and Poland); and Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni, Martyr (Patron of Abuse Victims, Nurses, and the Poor). Each of these holy servants of God bore radiant witness to Christ through compassion, sacrifice, and courageous faith. Their lives remind us that holiness is not limited by place, age, or condition but is the fruit of total trust in God’s will. May their intercession obtain for us grace to serve others with love, persevere through trials, and draw closer to Christ who strengthens all who seek Him. 🙏🏾
Saints of the Day with Daily Reflections | November 13th https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com
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SAINT FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, VIRGIN (1850–1917): Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, was born in Lombardy, Italy, the youngest of thirteen children. Inspired by the missionary zeal of Saint Francis Xavier, she longed from childhood to bring Christ’s love to the world. Twice refused entry into religious life due to poor health, she remained steadfast in faith and later founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1880.
When Pope Leo XIII told her, “Not to the East, but to the West,” Mother Cabrini journeyed to the United States to serve Italian immigrants facing poverty and discrimination. Despite her fear of water, she crossed the Atlantic more than 25 times, establishing 67 schools, hospitals, and orphanages across the Americas and Europe. Her tireless charity and missionary courage made her a beacon of hope for the marginalized. She became a U.S. citizen in 1909 and was the first American citizen to be canonized in 1946. Mother Cabrini’s life remains a shining example of faith in action and the power of divine love working through human weakness.
PRAYER: O God of mercy and compassion, You called Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini to be a missionary of love to the poor and forgotten. Through her intercession, teach us to see Christ in every stranger, to serve others with generous hearts, and to trust You in every trial. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
SAINT DIDACUS OF ALCALÁ, RELIGIOUS (c. 1400–1463): Saint Didacus, also known as Diego of Alcalá, was a humble Franciscan lay brother from Andalusia, Spain. Renowned for his simplicity, obedience, and charity, he served as a missionary in the Canary Islands and later cared for the sick in Rome during a plague. Though uneducated, he was deeply wise in the ways of God and performed numerous miracles of healing. His life testified that holiness is found not in learning or power, but in humility and love. His incorrupt body was a sign of his sanctity, and his example continues to inspire all who serve Christ in simplicity and joy.
PRAYER: Lord, You raised Saint Didacus to holiness through humility and loving service. Grant that, by his example, we may embrace simplicity of heart and serve You faithfully in all things. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
SAINT STANISLAUS KOSTKA, RELIGIOUS (1550–1568): Saint Stanislaus Kostka was born into a noble Polish family and educated by the Jesuits in Vienna. Even as a youth, his piety and devotion to the Blessed Virgin were remarkable. After a miraculous recovery from illness, he resolved to enter the Society of Jesus despite his father’s opposition. He walked over 350 miles from Vienna to Rome to follow his vocation, where Saint Peter Canisius and Saint Francis Borgia received him with joy. Stanislaus’ short life was marked by fervent prayer, obedience, and love for the Eucharist. He died at just 17 years old, joyfully offering his life to God on the Feast of the Assumption.
PRAYER: O Lord, You filled Saint Stanislaus with youthful zeal and deep love for You. Grant that we too may serve You with purity of heart and steadfast devotion. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
SAINT AGOSTINA LIVIA PIETRANTONI, MARTYR (1864–1894): Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni was born in a humble Italian farming family and entered the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret at age 22. She served as a nurse in the Holy Spirit Hospital in Rome, tending to the sick with tenderness and faith even amid hostility toward religion. Despite harassment and threats from a patient she had cared for, she forgave him and continued her mission of love. On November 13, 1894, she was murdered while whispering prayers of forgiveness. Canonized in 1999 by Pope Saint John Paul II, she remains a radiant model of courage, mercy, and devotion to the suffering Christ.
PRAYER: O God, who crowned Saint Agostina Pietrantoni with the glory of martyrdom, grant that we, strengthened by her example, may bear our crosses with love and forgive those who wrong us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Saint Didacus of Alcalá, Saint Stanislaus Kostka, and Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni — Pray for us. 🙏🏾
GENERAL PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS | PRAYERS FOR PEACE | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/general-prayers-and-intentions/
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 🙏🏽
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/
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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.” 🙏🏽
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=12540
PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we honor Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Saint Didacus of Alcalá, Saint Stanislaus Kostka, and Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni, we pray that their examples of faith, humility, and service may inspire us to seek God’s wisdom above all else. May we, like them, live with hearts open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and the needs of our brothers and sisters. Let us also pray for missionaries, immigrants, and all who serve in healthcare and education, that God may strengthen their courage and reward their compassion. May the wisdom from above guide our leaders, enlighten the minds of all who seek truth, and bring peace to nations torn by pride and division.
LET US PRAY:
My mysterious Lord, Your Kingdom is everywhere, all around us and within us. I do believe. Give me the eyes of faith so that I may continually perceive Your hand at work. May I always be attentive to all that You wish to reveal to me and open to the deep meaning of the mysteries You do reveal. Increase my faith, dear Lord, so that I may know You and join in the upbuilding of Your glorious Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord God, You are the source of all wisdom and light. As You guided the holy lives of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and her fellow saints commemorated today, grant us the grace to live with discerning hearts and steadfast faith. May Your divine wisdom dwell within us, shaping our words, actions, and decisions, that we may always seek Your kingdom above worldly concerns. Strengthen us to serve others with love and humility, and may the example of these holy men and women draw us closer to You. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Saint Didacus of Alcalá, Saint Stanislaus Kostka, and Saint Agostina Livia Pietrantoni ~ 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-second 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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