FEAST OF THE HOLY RELICS; SAINTS ELIZABETH AND ZACHARIAH, PARENTS OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST AND SAINT BERTILLE, RELIGIOUS

WEDNESDAY 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 5, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day

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Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | November 5, 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-5-2025/

General Audience with Pope Leo XIV | LIVE from the Vatican, St. Peter’s Square | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-daily-mass-november-5-2025/

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, Wednesday 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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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:

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

Today’s Bible Readings: Wednesday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time | November 5, 2025
Reading 1: Romans 13:8–10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 112:1b–2, 4–5, 9
Gospel: Luke 14:25–33

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 14:25–33

“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple; Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.”

“Great crowds were traveling with Jesus, and He turned and addressed them, “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, after laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the work the onlookers should laugh at him and say, ‘This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.’ Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with twenty thousand troops? But if not, while he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms. In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.”

In today’s Gospel, Jesus presents one of the most challenging teachings of discipleship. As great crowds follow Him, He turns and speaks plainly about the cost of being His disciple. The Lord does not seek half-hearted followers; He desires those who are willing to give up everything, even their attachments, possessions, and self-interest, for the sake of the Kingdom. His words about “hating” one’s father, mother, wife, children, and even one’s own life are not a call to despise our loved ones, but to love Christ above all else. It is a Semitic idiom of expressing preference, whereby if someone prefers one thing or one person over another, they are said to love the one and hate the other. The Jesus who said, ‘love your enemies’, is not asking us to hate our own flesh and blood. Yet, He is calling for a level of allegiance to Himself that takes priority over even the most cherished of human allegiances. He is to be the primary love in our lives. That doesn’t mean that we will love others less, including the members of our family. Rather, if the Lord is the first love in our lives, then our natural loves will be enhanced; we will be empowered to love others in the way the Lord loves them. True discipleship demands that our love for God be supreme and that every other attachment finds its meaning in Him.

In our Gospel, Jesus then uses two images in His parables: the parable of a builder who counts the cost before constructing a tower and the parable of a king marching to war who considers whether his army can win a war before engaging in battle. In both parables these two men rush into some important enterprise without reflecting sufficiently on what they were about to undertake. Their action was not matched by a corresponding reflection and, so, they failed to complete what they began. Jesus seems to be suggesting that following Him, becoming His disciple, requires us to be reflective as well as active, prayerfully reflective. We need to keep stepping back before setting out, or, in the language of the parables, we need to keep sitting down to prayerfully consider before launching forth. Following the Lord is not a casual affair, no more than building a tower should be for the builder or going to war should be for a king. We don’t remain the Lord’s disciple, we don’t persevere on that road, without prayerful consideration. Such prayerful consideration can take many forms; it might mean asking the Lord for the wisdom and courage we need to take the right path, His path. It might mean prayerfully entrusting ourselves to the Lord with all our heart, in the conviction that we cannot follow Him perseveringly without the resources He alone can provide.

Jesus is aware that He is asking a lot of us, which is why the parable He speaks calls on us to think seriously about our response to His call, just as a builder has to think everything through before He starts to build and a king has to think carefully before He goes to war, especially if He has the smaller force. Both examples remind us that discipleship requires deliberate commitment and perseverance. Following Christ is not an emotional or momentary choice, it is a daily, conscious decision to carry the cross, renounce self, and live for God. The path of the Gospel is one of radical love and total surrender. The Lord invites us not to comfort but to transformation, calling us to bear witness to His truth even when it costs us dearly.

In the First Reading, St. Paul reminds us that love is the fulfillment of the law. Every commandment finds its meaning in the command to “love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm; it seeks the good of others and reflects the very nature of God. True love is not self-seeking but self-giving. When we love sincerely, we participate in the divine law written in our hearts, becoming living reflections of God’s mercy and compassion. The message of Paul aligns beautifully with the Gospel: to follow Christ is to love without limit to the point of sacrifice.

The Responsorial Psalm praises the one who is gracious, merciful, and just. Such a person lives in the light of the Lord, walking in generosity and righteousness. The psalmist reminds us that the path of the upright is marked by compassion and a heart open to the needs of others. True greatness lies not in possessions or power but in the quiet strength of faith expressed through charity. Those who lend to the poor, who act with justice, and who give freely of themselves will shine as lights in the darkness.

As we reflect and meditate on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are called to ask ourselves, Have I truly counted the cost of following Christ? Do I love the Lord above all else, or do I allow worldly attachments to hold me back? How willing am I to carry my cross daily in humility and love? The invitation of Christ is not easy, but it leads to the deepest joy, the joy of belonging fully to Him. To love as He loves, to forgive as He forgives, and to give as He gives, this is the heart of Christian discipleship. May we never fear the cost of following Jesus, for what He asks of us, He also gives us the grace to fulfill. Let us trust that every sacrifice made for His sake will bear eternal fruit in His Kingdom. 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 call me to follow You with a whole and undivided heart. Teach me to love You above all else and to carry my cross with faith and courage. Grant me the strength to renounce all that keeps me from fully walking in Your ways. May Your love guide my choices, purify my intentions, and transform my heart. Help me to live each day in selfless love and generous service, that I may be counted among Your faithful disciples. Amen. 🙏🏽

FEAST OF THE HOLY RELICS; SAINTS ELIZABETH AND ZACHARIAH, PARENTS OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST AND SAINT BERTILLE, RELIGIOUS – FEAST DAY ~ NOVEMBER 5TH: Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Relics, together with Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah, the righteous parents of Saint John the Baptist, and Saint Bertille, a devoted religious and abbess. Each of these commemorations invites us to reflect on the communion of saints, the holiness of family life, and the sanctity of consecrated service. The relics of the saints remind us of our hope in the resurrection and the enduring presence of God’s grace working through His faithful servants. Through the intercession of these saints, may our hearts be strengthened in faith, humility, and the pursuit of holiness. 🙏🏾

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THE FEAST OF THE HOLY RELICS: The Feast of the Holy Relics honors the sacred remains and personal items of saints who bore witness to Christ through their lives and often their martyrdom. From the earliest days of Christianity, the faithful venerated the mortal remains of holy men and women—those whose bodies had been temples of the Holy Spirit and destined for future glory in the resurrection. Holy Mass was often celebrated at their tombs as a sign of faith in the communion between heaven and earth. The veneration of relics is not mere sentiment or superstition, but an expression of deep reverence for God’s work in His saints. As taught by the Council of Trent, the bodies of saints—who were living members of Christ—are worthy of honor, and through them, God often grants blessings and miracles. The cult of relics is, therefore, both permitted and commended by the Church. It leads us beyond earthly admiration toward divine worship, for the honor we show the saints ultimately glorifies God who sanctified them.

Let us venerate the holy relics with devotion, remembering that they are signs of the eternal life awaiting all who remain faithful to God. These sacred remnants are testimonies of faith, courage, and holiness, calling us to imitate the virtues of those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith.

PRAYER: O Lord, who through the relics of Thy saints workest signs and wonders, increase in us the faith of the resurrection and make us sharers in that immortal glory whose pledge we venerate in their ashes. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINTS ELIZABETH AND ZACHARIAH, PARENTS OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST: Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah were the blessed parents of Saint John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Lord. Scripture praises them as “righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord” (Luke 1:6). Though barren and advanced in age, they trusted in God’s promise—and in due time, Elizabeth conceived John, through whom the dawn of salvation would be announced.

Saint Elizabeth, whose name means “worshipper of God,” rejoiced when the Blessed Virgin Mary visited her. Filled with the Holy Spirit, she cried out in prophetic praise: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb” (Luke 1:42). In this encounter, Elizabeth recognized Mary as the Mother of the Lord, making her the first to proclaim Christ’s divinity. Her humility and faith inspire us to welcome God’s grace with joy and gratitude. Saint Zachariah, a priest of the Temple, doubted the angel Gabriel’s message and was struck mute until the prophecy was fulfilled. When his son was born, he proclaimed in faith, “His name is John.” His tongue was loosed, and he gave glory to God. Tradition tells us that Zachariah was later martyred in the Temple for his steadfast witness. Together, Elizabeth and Zachariah embody the virtues of faith, patience, and obedience, reminding us that God’s promises never fail.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, You blessed Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah with steadfast faith and the grace to prepare the way for Your Son through their son, John the Baptist. Grant that we, too, may walk in righteousness and joy, trusting always in Your promises. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT BERTILLE, RELIGIOUS: Saint Bertille (also known as Bertilla) was born into a noble family in Soissons, France, in the early seventh century. From her youth, she desired to renounce worldly honors and dedicate her life wholly to God. Encouraged by Saint Ouen, she entered the monastery of Jouarre, where she excelled in humility, prudence, and charity. Her virtues led her to be entrusted with caring for guests, the sick, and young sisters in formation—tasks she performed with maternal gentleness and zeal.

Later, at the request of Queen Saint Bathildis, Bertille was chosen to establish a new monastery at Chelles, near Paris, where she became its first abbess. Her wisdom and holiness attracted women of noble birth, including queens, to the cloistered life. For over forty years, she guided her community with love and firmness, uniting deep prayer with acts of charity. Renowned for her austerity, she embraced voluntary mortification, seeking spiritual martyrdom in the hidden sacrifices of daily life. Saint Bertille died peacefully around 692, leaving behind a legacy of sanctity, service, and humble leadership.

PRAYER: O God, who filled Saint Bertille with heavenly gifts and zeal for perfect charity, grant that through her intercession, we may serve You faithfully in our state of life and rejoice with her eternally in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah, and Saint Bertille ~ 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/

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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.” 🙏🏽

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PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we honor the Feast of the Holy Relics and celebrate Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah and Saint Bertille, we lift our hearts to God in gratitude for the shining example of those who loved Him above all else. May we, too, learn to walk in the way of perfect love, fulfilling the law of Christ by our charity toward one another. Through the intercession of these holy servants, may our hearts be detached from worldly pursuits and more firmly rooted in the love that leads to eternal life. We pray for all who bear heavy crosses or face difficult choices, that they may find strength in Christ, who calls us to follow Him with courage and trust. May the relics of the saints we venerate today remind us that holiness is possible in every state of life in family, in service, and in quiet faithfulness and that God’s love endures forever.

LET US PRAY:

My demanding Lord, You call us all to a life of radical holiness. You desire that I come to love You above all with all my heart. Please give me the grace and wisdom I need to renounce all that is an obstacle to my love and service of You. May You and You alone be glorified in my life. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽

Loving Father, You have given us the saints as living witnesses of Your boundless love. Through the prayers of Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah, grant us steadfast faith and joyful obedience; through Saint Bertille’s example, deepen our humility and charity; and through the relics of Your holy ones, strengthen our hope in the resurrection. Teach us to love as You love, to give without counting the cost, and to follow Christ wherever He leads. May our lives become a living offering of praise, pleasing in Your sight, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen🙏🏾

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Elizabeth and Zachariah, and Saint Bertille ~ 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 Wednesday 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 Wednesday, and a peaceful continuation of the month of November. 🙏🏽

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

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