MONDAY OF THE THIRTY-THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 17, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day
MEMORIAL OF SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, RELIGIOUS AND SAINT GREGORY THAUMATURGE, BISHOP, CONFESSOR | NOVEMBER 17TH | Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, and Saint Gregory Thaumaturge | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-november-17th/
Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | November 17, 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-17-2025/
DAY 4: 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 Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time, the Church invites us once again to pause, reflect, and open our hearts to the quiet workings of God’s grace in our daily lives. We commemorate the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious, and Saint Gregory Thaumaturge, Bishop and Confessor, two holy witnesses who reflected Christ’s compassion and power in extraordinary ways. As we enter into today’s Scripture readings, we are reminded of the cost of remaining faithful in a world that often opposes God, the call to perseverance in the midst of pressure, and the hope that comes from recognizing Christ as the Light who leads us through darkness. 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 4: 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, Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Today’s Bible Readings: Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious | November 17, 2025
Reading 1: 1 Maccabees 1:10–15, 41–43, 54–57, 62–63
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158
Alleluia: John 8:12
Gospel: Luke 18:35–43
Gospel Reading ~ Luke 18:35–43
“Have sight; your faith has saved you.”
“As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
As we continue through the final weeks of Ordinary Time, today’s Gospel presents one of the most beautiful encounters of faith in the Gospels. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus was going into Jericho, intending to pass through on His way to Jerusalem. However, according to the Gospel He stopped, in response to the earnest cry of a blind beggar, ‘Jesus, son of David, have pity on me’. Jesus’ face was set towards Jerusalem; He was determined to get to the city that had a reputation for killing prophets. Yet, He wasn’t so fixed on getting to where He was heading that He was indifferent to whatever happened along the way. What happened on the way was as important to Him as the destination. That is why He gave this blind man his full attention when others were rebuking him and telling him to keep quiet. The cry of the blind man, pushed aside by the crowds and ignored by society, but refuses to be silent when he hears that Jesus is near is a cry of desperate hope, bold courage, and unwavering trust. While others see only a nuisance, Jesus sees a heart that believes. In this encounter, Jesus teaches us that faith is not passive, it is persistent, courageous, and willing to push through every obstacle that tries to silence it. The blind man’s boldness reveals a truth for all disciples: grace meets us when we refuse to surrender our hope.
In the Gospel, Jesus’ response is tender and personal. He always responded to the call of the present moment. He does not walk past the man, nor does He respond from a distance. He stops. He draws near. He asks, “What do you want me to do for you?” a question that invites the man to express his deepest longing. The man does not hesitate: “Lord, please let me see.” His request reminds us that every moment of darkness, confusion, or suffering in our lives is an opportunity to turn to Jesus with honesty and trust. And Jesus answers with a declaration that reveals the power of faith: “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” Jesus’ answer to the blind man’s heartfelt prayer of petition, gave way to a prayer of praise which spread to all the people who saw what had happened. Jesus models for us the importance of responding to the call of the present moment. We can all be too focused on where we are going to the neglect of where we are. What we might be tempted to think of as interruptions can actually be where the Lord’s call to us is to be found. Healing of the blind man is not only a restoration of physical sight; it is the birth of new spiritual vision, a renewed capacity to see God’s love acting even in the shadows of life.
In the First Reading, the Book of Maccabees recounts a time of deep crisis in Israel, a moment when many abandoned God’s covenant in exchange for comfort, convenience, and acceptance by the surrounding culture. Pagan practices infiltrated the land, the Law was despised, and anyone who remained faithful faced persecution and even death. Yet, in the midst of this darkness, the reading gives us the example of those who “resolved in their hearts” not to defile themselves or abandon the covenant, choosing fidelity even at the cost of their lives. Their steadfastness echoes the perseverance of the blind man in the Gospel: when surrounded by opposition, they did not fold; instead, they clung to God with unshakable conviction.
The Responsorial Psalm continues this theme of fidelity under pressure. “Give me life, O Lord, and I will do your commands.” The psalmist expresses grief at seeing wickedness flourish and the Law ignored, yet he remains anchored in God’s word. Even when surrounded by snares, oppression, or persecution, his heart stays firm. Today’s Psalm is a cry of a soul that refuses to compromise truth for comfort, that longs for God’s life-giving word more than for approval or ease.
In the Alleluia verse, Jesus declares: “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will have the light of life.” This light is exactly what the blind man receives, physically and spiritually. It is the same light the faithful Israelites guarded in the time of Maccabees, and the same light the Church invites us to seek today. Christ’s light does not merely illuminate our path; it transforms our vision, allowing us to see ourselves, others, and the world with the eyes of faith.
As we reflect and meditate on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are invited to ask ourselves, Do I persist in calling out to Jesus when life feels dark or overwhelming? Or do I allow voices, fear, doubt, discouragement, or pressure from others, to silence my prayer? Am I tempted, like some in the time of Maccabees, to compromise my faith for acceptance or convenience? Do I ask Jesus honestly and boldly for the healing or clarity I need? Do I live as a child of the Light, or do I let spiritual blindness cloud my heart? Today we ask the Lord to grant us the courage of the blind man, the fidelity of the Maccabean martyrs, and the steadfast trust of the psalmist. May our faith lead us not only to healing but to a deeper discipleship, so that like the healed man, we may follow Jesus and glorify God with our lives. 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, Light of the world, open our eyes to see Your presence in every moment of our lives. Heal the blindness that keeps us from recognizing Your love, Your guidance, and Your truth. Strengthen our hearts like the faithful ones who held firmly to Your covenant, even in times of trial. Give us the courage to call out to You with persistent faith, the humility to express our deepest needs, and the grace to follow You wherever You lead. May Your word be our strength, Your light our guide, and Your mercy our healing. Amen. 🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, RELIGIOUS; AND SAINT GREGORY THAUMATURGE, BISHOP, CONFESSOR – FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 17TH: Today, the Church joyfully commemorates the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious (Patron of widows, the poor, the homeless, Catholic charities, widowed mothers, and those falsely accused) and Saint Gregory Thaumaturge, Bishop and Confessor (Patron of impossible causes, desperate situations, floods, earthquakes, and forgotten causes). These two saints, one a royal mother known for heroic charity, the other a bishop renowned for miracles and profound theological insight, reveal the extraordinary ways God works through hearts open to His grace. Through their intercession, we lift our prayers today for widows and widowers, for parents and children, for those who suffer injustice, and for all who work in charitable service. We commend to God’s mercy the poor, the homeless, the sick, and the dying, especially those battling mental illness, chronic pain, strokes, heart disease, and terminal cancers. We also remember the souls in Purgatory and the faithful departed, asking the Lord to grant them eternal rest. May Saint Elizabeth and Saint Gregory inspire us to live with compassion, perseverance, unwavering faith, and a deep love for God in all circumstances. 🙏🏾
Saints of the Day with Daily Reflections | November 17th https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com
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SAINT ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY (1207–1231): Saint Elizabeth of Hungary was born into royalty as the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary, yet she lived with a heart entirely detached from earthly privilege. Sent at the age of four to Thuringia to be raised in the household of her future husband, Ludwig IV, Elizabeth grew into a woman of deep prayer, purity, and charity. Her marriage in 1221 became a model of Christian holiness—rooted in mutual love, respect, and a shared commitment to serving God. Elizabeth’s charity knew no limits. She fed the hungry with her own hands, tended to lepers, visited the sick, sheltered orphans and widows, and emptied her royal stores during times of famine. Legend tells of her carrying bread to the poor—when confronted by nobles who doubted her generosity, the bread miraculously turned to roses in her cloak, a sign of God’s delight in her works of mercy.
Her life took a painful turn when her husband died in 1227 during a crusade. Stripped of her possessions, expelled from the royal court, and left to wander with her three young children, Elizabeth bore suffering with remarkable patience. Eventually, she embraced the Third Order of Saint Francis, living a life of radical poverty. At Marburg, she built a hospital, cared for the dying, and sustained herself by spinning wool. Her health weakened from her constant service, and at only twenty-four years old, she peacefully entered eternal life on November 17, 1231. Miracles immediately followed her death, and she was canonized just four years later by Pope Gregory IX. Saint Elizabeth remains a radiant model of Christian charity, humility, and sacrificial love—a queen whose true royalty was found in serving Christ in the poor.
PRAYER: O God, You taught Saint Elizabeth of Hungary to recognize and serve Christ in the poor and suffering. Through her intercession, shape our hearts in generosity, strengthen us in charity, and help us bring hope and dignity to those in need. May we love as she loved, with humility, compassion, and unwavering trust in Your providence. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
SAINT GREGORY THAUMATURGE (c. 213–270): “The Wonder-Worker” Saint Gregory Thaumaturge, meaning Gregory the Wonder-Worker, was one of the most remarkable bishops of the early Church. Born in Neocaesarea in Pontus to a wealthy pagan family, he first bore the name Theodore, “gift of God.” Though raised outside the Christian faith, he encountered the Gospel as a teenager, and under the spiritual guidance of Origen, the great theologian of Alexandria, his mind and heart were formed in the truths of the faith. Gregory’s life was marked by extraordinary holiness and an astonishing charism for miracles. According to ancient tradition preserved by Saint Gregory of Nyssa, the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint John the Apostle appeared to Gregory in a vision, entrusting to him a profound exposition of the mystery of the Holy Trinity. This vision is considered one of the earliest Marian apparitions recorded in Christian history.
As bishop of Neocaesarea, Gregory worked tirelessly to defend the faith, convert pagans, reconcile sinners, and comfort the afflicted. His healing ministry was especially renowned; many were cured simply by the touch of his hands or through his prayers. Entire communities were transformed by his preaching. A famous story recounts that when he first assumed his episcopal ministry, only seventeen Christians lived in the region—yet at his death, only seventeen unbelievers remained. Saint Gregory died peacefully around the year 270, leaving behind a legacy of faith, miracles, and theological clarity. His relics were later transferred to Calabria, Italy, where they continued to be a source of healing and consolation.
PRAYER: O God, who filled Saint Gregory the Wonder-Worker with faith so powerful that it moved hearts, healed the sick, and illuminated the mysteries of Your divinity, grant that through his intercession we may trust You in impossible circumstances and remain steadfast in hope. Strengthen our faith that we may proclaim Your goodness with courage and joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, and Saint Gregory Thaumaturge — 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.” 🙏🏽
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=12540
PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we honor Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a radiant model of charity, and Saint Gregory Thaumaturge, a bishop filled with the grace of miracles and steadfast faith, we bring our intentions before the Lord with confidence and humility. We pray for the grace to love generously as Saint Elizabeth did, especially the poor, the forgotten, and those burdened by suffering, and to trust in God’s power as deeply as Saint Gregory, who relied on the light of Christ in every trial. We ask the Lord to strengthen all who feel pressured by the world’s values, as seen in today’s first reading, and to free us from anything that dims our witness to the Gospel. May God open our eyes like the blind man in the Gospel, restoring our spiritual sight, healing our wounds, and helping us recognize His presence in every step of our journey. We also remember the sick, the lonely, the persecuted, and those who feel overwhelmed by darkness, that Christ, the Light of the World, may lift them into hope, healing, and peace.
LET US PRAY:
My compassionate Lord, I come to You in my weakness and poverty, I come in need of Your divine touch and healing. As You do pass by, I acknowledge Your presence and call to You. Jesus, please do come to me, have pity on me. Help me to overcome every obstacle to Your love and to trust in You always, never wavering from my commitment to You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, Light of the World, open our eyes to see You more clearly and our hearts to love You more deeply. Through the intercession of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, make us generous, compassionate, and attentive to the needs of the poor. Through the prayers of Saint Gregory Thaumaturge, strengthen our faith and deepen our trust in Your power to heal, restore, and transform. Keep us faithful in moments of trial, courageous in defending our beliefs, and steadfast in choosing Your truth over the world’s illusions. May Your light guide our steps today and always. Amen. 🙏🏾
Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, and Saint Gregory Thaumaturge ~ 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 Monday 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 Monday, a fruitful week ahead and a peaceful continuation of the month of November. 🙏🏽
Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖
Daily Reflections with Philomena | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/
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