TUESDAY OF THE THIRTY-THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day

FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES

SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE, DUCHESNE, VIRGIN AND SAINT ODO OF CLUNY, ABBOT | NOVEMBER 18TH | Direct link to the detailed history of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, and Saint Odo of Cluny | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-november-18th/

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Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | November 18, 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-18-2025/

DAY 5: NOVENA TO CHRIST THE KING | NOVEMBER 14-22, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/novena-to-christ-the-king/

Novena to Christ the King starts November 14, 2025! The Novena is prayed any time of year, but traditionally prayed Nine Days Prior to the Solemnity of Christ the King on November 23, 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, on this Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, two pillars of our faith whose witness continues to guide the universal Church. We also honor Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin, a valiant missionary known as the “Woman Who Prays Always,” and Saint Odo of Cluny, Abbot, a great monastic reformer who renewed the Church through prayer, discipline, and love of God. As we enter into today’s scripture readings and the lives of these holy men and women, we open our hearts to the God who calls us to courage, renewal, and deeper conversion. May this reflection draw us closer to God’s truth and strengthen our desire to follow Him with clarity of vision and steadfast love.

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 November. 🙏🏽

DAY 5: NOVENA TO CHRIST THE KING | NOVEMBER 14-22, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/novena-to-christ-the-king/

Novena to Christ the King starts 14th November, 2025! The Novena is prayed any time of year, but traditionally prayed Nine Days Prior to the Solemnity of Christ the King on November 23, 2025

From November 14–22, 2025, we join the universal Church in praying this novena with devotion and trust, asking Christ the King to reign in our hearts and strengthen us in faith.

PRAYER: Almighty and merciful God, you break the power of evil and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe. May all in heaven and earth acclaim your glory and never cease to praise you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.🙏🏾

Recite One Our Father, One Hail Mary and One Glory Be per day followed by the Novena Prayer:

O Lord our God, You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations. We pray to You, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving from You, O Divine King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things. Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth. Guard us we pray, Most Faithful One. Protect us from our enemies and from Your Just Judgment. Forgive us, O Sovereign King, our sins against You. Jesus, You are a King of Mercy. We have deserved Your Just Judgment. Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us. We trust in Your Great Mercy. O most awe-inspiring King, we bow before You and pray; May Your Reign, Your Kingdom, be recognized on earth. Amen. 🙏🏾

NOVENA TO CHRIST THE KING | NOVEMBER 14-22, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/novena-to-christ-the-king/

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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, Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

Today’s Bible Readings: Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time | November 18, 2025
Reading 1: 2 Maccabees 6:18–31
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 3:2–3, 4–5, 6–7
Gospel: Luke 19:1–10

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 19:1–10

“Today salvation has come to this house.”

“At that time Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way. When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And he came down quickly and received him with joy. When they saw this, they began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner.” But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.””

In today’s Gospel, we are presented with one of the most tender encounters between Jesus and a sinner, Zacchaeus, the wealthy tax collector who longed for something more. Zacchaeus is a man who shows an extraordinary determination to see Jesus. When he couldn’t see Jesus because of the crowd, he did something that would have been considered very strange for a man of his position as a chief tax collector. He climbed up into a sycamore tree to be sure of seeing Jesus. In the Gospels Jesus says, ‘Seek and you will find’, literally, ‘Keep on seeking and you will find’. Zacchaeus was one of those people who kept on seeking the Lord, and, in the end, he did find Him. It might be more correct to say that Jesus found him, because it was Jesus who saw Zacchaeus in the sycamore tree and said to him, ‘I must stay at your house today’. Not only was Zacchaeus seeking Jesus but Jesus was seeking Zacchaeus, because He was the Son of Man who had come to seek out and to save the lost. Yet, it was Zacchaeus’ persistent seeking of the Lord which created the opening for the Lord to find Zacchaeus. The Lord is seeking us long before we seek him, but it is our persistent seeking of the Lord which creates the opening for the Lord to enter our lives. That is why the Lord’s call, ‘Seek and you will find’ is addressed to all of us.

Despite his status, influence, and possessions, Zacchaeus was restless, curious, and spiritually hungry. His desire “to see who Jesus was” led him to climb a tree in humility, determination, and longing. That simple act became the opening for divine grace. Jesus responds with an astonishing personal call: “Zacchaeus, come down quickly.” Jesus does not wait for Zacchaeus to repent first. He enters his life before the conversion happens. Grace precedes transformation. And Zacchaeus responds with joy, openness, and immediate change. His conversion is not emotional only, it becomes concrete: generosity, restitution, and justice. Jesus then reveals His mission: “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” God actively seeks us, meets us where we are, and invites us to a joy-filled conversion. Today’s Gospel teaches that no one is beyond God’s reach, and every sincere desire for Jesus, no matter how small, opens the door to salvation.

The First Reading presents Eleazar, a ninety-year-old scribe whose courage shines with extraordinary clarity. Facing torture and death, he refuses even the appearance of betraying God’s law. The temptation offered to him, a way to preserve his life through deception, reveals the inner battlefield every believer faces. Eleazar chooses integrity over survival, truth over convenience, witness over compromise. His words reveal deep spiritual maturity: he fears misleading the young more than he fears death. He recognizes that God sees beyond human appearances and that faithfulness must endure even in the face of unjust pressure. His heroic sacrifice becomes “a model of courage and an unforgettable example of virtue.” Eleazar stands as a powerful reminder that fidelity to God sometimes demands difficult choices, costly perseverance, and trust that the Almighty sees and rewards a faithful heart.

“The Lord upholds me.” This psalm is a cry of confidence in the midst of threat, pressure, and opposition, echoing both Eleazar’s fidelity and Zacchaeus’ transformation. Surrounded by adversaries, the psalmist proclaims God as his shield, sustainer, and protector. Even when others doubt his worth or salvation, God lifts his head. This is the posture of the believer: resting in the Lord, rising each morning because God sustains us, and walking forward without fear of those who oppose us.

As we reflect and meditate on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are invited to ask ourselves, Do I actively seek Jesus with the sincerity of Zacchaeus, even if it means humbling myself or breaking out of my comfort zone? Are there areas of my life where I avoid conversion because I fear change or judgment? Do I choose convenience over fidelity, or am I willing, like Eleazar, to stand for truth even when it is costly or misunderstood? Do I allow the opinions of others to shape my faith, or do I trust that the Lord is my shield, the One who upholds me? How am I called to restore, to give, or to reconcile as a fruit of my encounter with Christ? As we journey through this week, the readings remind us that genuine faith is both courageous and transformative. Zacchaeus shows us that no one is too lost to be found, and Eleazar teaches that no one is too old to give witness. The Gospel reveals a Savior who seeks us personally, calls us by name, and desires to enter the home of our hearts. The First Reading challenges us to remain steadfast in truth even under pressure, and the Psalm assures us that God sustains and protects those who trust in Him. 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. 🙏🏽

In a world filled with compromise, discouragement, and spiritual distractions, we are called to stand firm, seek Jesus eagerly, and allow His presence to reshape our values, decisions, and relationships. May we open our hearts to the Lord who comes to save, and may our lives become a testimony of the joy, courage, and integrity that flow from true discipleship.

Lord Jesus, You seek us with a love that never grows weary and call us into a friendship that transforms every part of our lives. Grant us hearts like Zacchaeus, eager to see You, quick to welcome You, and ready to be changed by Your grace. Strengthen us with the courage of Eleazar, that we may stand firm in truth, integrity, and faithfulness even when pressured to compromise. Shield us with Your presence, sustain us with Your mercy, and lift our heads when fear or discouragement tries to weigh us down. May our daily choices reflect Your love, and may we become witnesses of Your salvation to all we encounter.
Amen. 🙏🏽

FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAS OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES; SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE, VIRGIN; AND SAINT ODO OF CLUNY, ABBOT ~ FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 18TH: Today, the Church celebrates a rich tapestry of holiness expressed through apostolic witness, missionary zeal, and monastic renewal. We honor the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, the two great Apostles whose lives and martyrdom form the foundation of Christian faith in Rome; Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin, a courageous missionary whose life of prayer and sacrifice transformed the American frontier; and Saint Odo of Cluny, Abbot, a spiritual architect of monastic reform whose influence shaped the Church across Europe. Through their intercession, we pray today for steadfast faith, missionary courage, and renewal within the Church. We lift up all families, especially widows, widowers, parents, and children, asking God for unity, peace, and healing. We remember the sick and dying, particularly those suffering from cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, and terminal illnesses, and we commend the faithful departed and the souls in Purgatory to the mercy of God. We entrust the Holy Father, priests, religious, and all who labor for the Gospel to the protection of these saints, asking for perseverance, fidelity, and a spirit of holiness in the Church. Amen. 🙏🏾

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DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAS OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES: This feast commemorates the dedication of two of the most important churches in Christendom, erected over the tombs of Saints Peter and Paul—the pillars of the early Church and martyrs for the faith. Celebrating their dedication is a spiritual pilgrimage to the very foundations of apostolic Christianity.

Saint Peter’s Basilica: Originally built around 323 AD by Emperor Constantine over the burial site of Saint Peter, the first Pope, this basilica quickly became one of the most revered locations in the Christian world. After over a millennium of use, structural concerns led Pope Julius II to commission a new basilica, the magnificent structure we know today, dedicated on November 18, 1626. It stands as the largest and most iconic church in the world, a visible sign of the Church’s unity and apostolic foundation.

Saint Paul Outside the Walls: Also built by Constantine over the grave of Saint Paul the Apostle, this basilica stood for centuries as the largest church in Rome until the completion of Saint Peter’s Basilica. After a devastating fire in 1823, the entire Catholic world contributed to its reconstruction. Pope Pius IX consecrated the rebuilt basilica in 1854. Together, these twin basilicas draw pilgrims from around the world and symbolize the unshakable witness of the apostles.

PRAYER: O God, who built Your Church upon the foundation of the Apostles, grant that, through the intercession of Saints Peter and Paul, we may remain strong in faith and generous in proclaiming the Gospel. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE, VIRGIN (1769–1852): Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne was born in Grenoble, France, into a prominent family, yet her heart longed for prayer, sacrifice, and missionary life. Educated by the Visitation nuns, she entered the convent at nineteen, initially against her family’s hopes, but remained steadfast in her calling. During the French Revolution, her convent was closed, leading her to join the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1804. For years she begged to be sent as a missionary, and in 1818 her desire was fulfilled when she sailed to the United States. She labored among pioneers and Native American communities, founding schools, missions, and places of refuge across the Midwest, including the first free school west of the Mississippi.

Known for her austerity, tireless prayer, and profound charity, she became beloved among the Potawatomi people, who named her “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad”—“Woman Who Prays Always.” She spent her final years at the convent in Saint Charles, Missouri, in deep prayer. Canonized in 1988, she is a model of missionary courage and contemplative strength.

PRAYER: Gracious God, You filled Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne with burning zeal for Your name and a heart of unceasing prayer. Through her intercession, ignite in us the same missionary spirit and fidelity to Your will. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT ODO OF CLUNY, ABBOT (878–942): Saint Odo of Cluny was a central figure in the great monastic reform that revitalized the Church during the 10th century. Born in Le Mans, France, he first served as a canon at the Church of Saint Martin in Tours before embracing the monastic life after studying the Rule of Saint Benedict. Odo entered the Abbey of Baume and later followed Abbot Berno to the newly founded Abbey of Cluny. Upon Berno’s death in 927, Odo became the second abbot of Cluny and transformed the monastery into a powerful center of spiritual renewal. Under his leadership, Cluny emphasized strict observance of silence, humility, obedience, chastity, and liturgical prayer. Through Odo’s influence, numerous monasteries across France and Italy adopted Cluniac reforms, creating a network of communities dedicated to prayer, discipline, charity, and the beauty of the sacred liturgy. A devoted follower of Saint Martin of Tours, Odo spent his final days there, desiring to die near the saint he deeply revered.

Saint Odo is the patron saint invoked for rain, symbolizing the life-giving grace he brought to the Church.

PRAYER: Lord, as You renewed Your Church through Saint Odo of Cluny, renew our hearts through his intercession. Grant us the spirit of humility, obedience, and holiness that marked his life. Amen. 🙏🏾

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, and Saint Odo of Cluny — 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/

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: On this Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles, and in the company of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne and Saint Odo of Cluny, we lift our hearts in prayer to the God who searches for us as Jesus sought out Zacchaeus. Inspired by the courage of Eleazar in today’s first reading (2 Maccabees 6:18–31), we pray for the grace to remain steadfast in faith, even when fidelity demands sacrifice. We commit to prayer all those who struggle to stand for truth in the face of pressure, especially Christians facing persecution or moral conflict. We remember the poor, the marginalized, and all who like Zacchaeus, long for the mercy that restores and transforms. We pray for the sick, the elderly, and those enduring emotional, mental, or physical suffering. Through the intercession of Saints Peter and Paul, pillars of the Church, we ask God to bless the Holy Father, bishops, priests, religious, and all who serve the Gospel with zeal. Through Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, we lift up missionaries, teachers, Native communities, and those serving in remote or difficult regions. Through Saint Odo of Cluny, we pray for renewal in the Church, for all monks and religious communities, for rain where drought persists, and for humility, purity, and deep interior conversion. We commend to God all families, widows and widowers, the souls in Purgatory, and the faithful departed. May Christ who came “to seek and save the lost” draw every heart closer to Himself today.

LET US PRAY:

My attentive Lord, You are always aware of every heart that longs for You. You never ignore those who desire You in their life. Please help me to see my own interior needs and struggles and to see You as the only source of fulfillment in life. I commit myself to seeking You out, dear Lord. And as You come to me, I commit to abandon all that has kept me from You in the past. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen🙏🏽

Lord Jesus Christ, You who entered the home and heart of Zacchaeus, look upon us with the same merciful love that transforms lives. Strengthen us with the courage of Eleazar, that we may choose integrity over compromise and faithfulness over fear. Through the intercession of Saints Peter and Paul, keep Your Church rooted in apostolic truth and burning with missionary zeal. Through Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, enkindle in us a spirit of prayer, sacrifice, and perseverance. Through Saint Odo of Cluny, renew within us a hunger for holiness, purity of heart, and fidelity to Your will. Pour out Your grace on the sick, the suffering, the poor, and all who feel unseen or forgotten. console those who mourn, and grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed. As we walk through this day, may our hearts be open to Your voice, our steps guided by Your Spirit, and our lives transformed by Your saving love. Amen. 🙏🏾

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, and Saint Odo of Cluny ~ 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 Tuesday of the Thirty-third 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 Tuesday, a fruitful week ahead and a peaceful continuation of the month of November. 🙏🏽

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