MEMORIAL OF SAINT GODFREY, BISHOP; SAINT ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY, RELIGIOUS; BLESSED JOHN DUNS SCOTUS, PRIEST AND THE HOLY FOUR CROWNED MARTYRS (SEVERUS, SEVERIAN, CARPOPHORUS AND VICTORINUS)

SATURDAY 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 8, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day

MEMORIAL OF SAINT GODFREY, BISHOP; SAINT ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY, RELIGIOUS; BLESSED JOHN DUNS SCOTUS, PRIEST AND THE HOLY FOUR CROWNED MARTYRS (SEVERUS, SEVERIAN, CARPOPHORUS AND VICTORINUS) | NOVEMBER 8TH | Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Godfrey, Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, Blessed John Duns Scotus, and the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-november-8th/ )

Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | November 8, 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-8-2025/

FIRST FRIDAYS AND FIRST SATURDAYS DEVOTIONS | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/02/01/first-fridays-and-first-saturdays-devotions/

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

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

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

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

DR. PHILOMENA IKOWE AND HER JOYFUL CATHOLIC WITNESS | LIGHTS, CATHOLIC, ACTION! | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/dr-philomena-ikowe-and-her-joyful-catholic-witness/

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

Greetings and blessings, beloved family!

Today, Saturday 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

JUBILEE OF HOPE 2025: JUBILEE PRAYER | Link to the prayer of the Jubilee of Hope 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/01/08/the-jubilee-prayer/

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

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

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

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

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:

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

Today’s Bible Readings: Saturday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time | November 8, 2025
Reading 1: Romans 16:3–9, 16, 22–27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2–3, 4–5, 10–11
Gospel: Luke 16:9–15

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 16:9–15

“No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.”

“Jesus said to His disciples: “I tell you, make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth, so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true wealth? If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours? No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all these things and sneered at him. And he said to them, “You justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts; for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God.”

In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks plainly about the danger of divided loyalties. He calls His disciples to choose between God and wealth, between living for the eternal kingdom and being enslaved by material concerns. The Lord reminds us that our hearts cannot be shared between conflicting loves, we either live for God or for worldly gain. The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, ridiculed Jesus’ words, but He saw their hearts. They measured worth by possessions and status, while God measures the soul by faithfulness and integrity. What the world exalts, Jesus warns, is often worthless in God’s sight.

According to a statement in one of the letters attributed to St. Paul, declares that money is the root of all evil. Money is part of all of our lives in one way or another. We all need some money just to live. In today’s Gospel reading, however, the concern of Jesus is not about money in itself but rather about the use that money is put to. He declares, ‘use money, tainted as it is, to win you friends, and thus make sure that when it fails you, they will welcome you into the tents of eternity’. He uses the language of trust in relation to money. ‘The one who can be trusted in little things can be trusted in great’. It is something that we are trusted with to use well, and if we show ourselves to be worthy of that trust, by using it well, then the day will come when we will be entrusted with genuine riches, the riches of eternal life. Jesus seems to be saying that more important even than what we have is what we do with what we have. Whatever resources that come our way, we are called upon to use them in the service of others.

Today’s Gospel challenges us to examine where our true devotion lies. Money and material success are not evil in themselves, but when they become the center of our lives, they enslave us. Jesus invites us to use earthly wealth with heavenly wisdom, not for greed or pride, but for generosity and mercy. Wealth can become a blessing when placed at the service of love, but it becomes a curse when it hardens the heart and blinds us to what truly matters. The call is to be detached, not careless; to live responsibly, but not anxiously. True freedom lies in trusting that God alone satisfies the deepest desires of the human heart. The Gospel challenges us every day to use what we have or possess to benefit others, and what we have includes not only our material possessions, but our gifts, our talents, our experience, our time. We all have something that can benefit someone else, if we are willing to give it away and to share it.

In the First Reading, Saint Paul’s closing words to the Romans overflow with gratitude and affection. He greets men and women who worked tirelessly for the Gospel, people like Prisca and Aquila, who risked their lives for him, and others who opened their homes and hearts to the Church. St. Paul’s letter reminds us that holiness is often hidden in ordinary faithfulness and unseen acts of service. The early Church grew through the dedication of believers who, though nameless in history, were precious in God’s sight. Their lives teach us that every good work, offered in love, becomes an eternal treasure in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Responsorial Psalm beautifully echoes this spirit of praise: “I will praise your name forever, Lord.” It reminds us that every day offers a chance to glorify God, not just with words, but with our choices, relationships, and priorities. True praise is not confined to prayer; it is expressed in the way we live. To praise God “forever” means to live in such a way that our whole life becomes a song of gratitude and trust.

As we reflect and meditate on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are invited to ask ourselves: Whom do I truly serve, God or the pursuit of comfort, recognition, and material success? Do I trust that God will provide what I need if I remain faithful to His will? How am I using the resources and blessings entrusted to me, to serve others or to glorify myself? Like the early Christians greeted by Saint Paul, am I living in such a way that my daily life becomes a testimony of love, service, and generosity? The Lord invites us today to an undivided heart. To serve God alone means to live with simplicity, generosity, and joy, placing every talent and resource at the service of love. When we put God first, everything else finds its rightful place. We cannot serve two masters, but we can love one with all our heart, and when that Master is Christ, we gain a treasure that can never fade. 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 alone are my Master and my greatest treasure. Teach me to serve You with an undivided heart, free from the grip of greed and selfish desire. Help me to use all that I possess, my time, talents, and resources, for Your glory and the good of others. May I never be enslaved by wealth or worldly pursuits, but instead seek first the Kingdom of God and trust that all else will be given in due time. Grant me a heart that delights in generosity, a spirit that rejoices in gratitude, and a faith that remains steadfast in every trial. Like the faithful friends of Saint Paul, may I live each day in humble service, working quietly for Your Church and giving glory to Your holy name. Amen. 🙏🏽

MEMORIAL OF SAINT GODFREY, BISHOP; SAINT ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY, RELIGIOUS; BLESSED JOHN DUNS SCOTUS, PRIEST; AND THE HOLY FOUR CROWNED MARTYRS (SEVERUS, SEVERIAN, CARPOPHORUS, AND VICTORINUS) – FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 8TH: Today, the Church joyfully commemorates the Memorial of Saint Godfrey, Bishop (Patron of Reformers and Moral Integrity); Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, Religious (Patron of the Bereaved and those who have lost their parents); Blessed John Duns Scotus, Priest (Patron of Theologians, Philosophers, and Catholic Scholars); and the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs—Severus, Severian, Carpophorus, and Victorinus (Patrons of Sculptors, Stonecutters, and Stonemasons). Each of these faithful servants of God reflected the light of Christ in different ways through holiness of leadership, deep contemplation, intellectual brilliance, and steadfast courage in martyrdom. Their lives remind us that sanctity takes many forms, yet all are united in love for Christ and faithfulness to His will. May their intercession strengthen us in virtue, perseverance, and the pursuit of God’s truth. 🙏🏾

Saints of the Day with Daily Reflections | November 8th https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com

(Direct link to the detailed history of Saint Godfrey, Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, Blessed John Duns Scotus, and the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-november-8th/)

SAINT GODFREY, BISHOP: Saint Godfrey (1065–1115) was born near Soissons, France, and raised from childhood in the Benedictine abbey of Mont-Saint-Quentin, where he embraced monastic life from the age of five. Known for his discipline, humility, and reforming zeal, he was appointed Abbot of Nogent-sous-Coucy, a neglected monastery he restored to spiritual and physical renewal. Though he humbly declined several higher offices, obedience led him to accept the bishopric of Amiens in 1104. As bishop, he was noted for his uncompromising moral integrity, opposition to simony and drunkenness, and strict enforcement of clerical celibacy. Despite opposition and even attempts on his life, he remained steadfast in faith and charity. Toward the end of his life, desiring solitude, he withdrew to a Carthusian monastery but returned to serve his people at their plea. He died on November 8, 1115, remembered as a reformer and man of deep holiness.

PRAYER: Almighty God, You called Saint Godfrey to shepherd Your people with courage and purity of heart. Through his intercession, renew in us a spirit of integrity, humility, and zeal for Your truth. Grant that we may always serve You faithfully and guide others toward holiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY, RELIGIOUS: Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880–1906), born Elizabeth Catez in Bourges, France, was a gifted pianist and a spirited young woman whose fiery temper was transformed by grace into deep serenity and prayer. Drawn to the Carmelite life, she entered the Discalced Carmelite monastery in Dijon at age 21. In her brief years of religious life, she became known for her profound writings on the indwelling of the Trinity and her spiritual depth even amid great physical suffering from Addison’s disease. Her reflections continue to inspire souls to discover the presence of God within their hearts. Saint Elizabeth died at the age of 26, offering her final sufferings for the glory of God. She was canonized by Pope Francis in 2016 and is invoked by those seeking inner peace and intimacy with God.

PRAYER: O God of infinite love, You filled Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity with a burning desire to live in constant union with You. Through her intercession, teach us to seek Your presence in silence and love, that our souls may become living tabernacles of Your grace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

BLESSED JOHN DUNS SCOTUS, PRIEST: Blessed John Duns Scotus (1266–1308), a Scottish Franciscan priest, was one of the most brilliant and humble theologians of the Middle Ages. A scholar at Oxford, Paris, and Cologne, he became known as the “Subtle Doctor” for his precise and insightful teaching. Scotus was a fearless defender of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, centuries before it was formally defined as dogma. His writings emphasized the primacy of Christ’s love and the free will of man to respond to divine grace. Exiled for his loyalty to the Pope during political conflict, he remained faithful until his death in Cologne. Beatified by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1993, Blessed John Duns Scotus is a shining example of intellectual faith and devotion to truth.

PRAYER: Lord God of wisdom and light, You endowed Blessed John Duns Scotus with deep understanding of divine mysteries. May his teaching and example inspire us to seek truth with humility and defend the faith with courage. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

THE HOLY FOUR CROWNED MARTYRS (SEVERUS, SEVERIAN, CARPOPHORUS, AND VICTORINUS): The Holy Four Crowned Martyrs—Severus, Severian, Carpophorus, and Victorinus—were Roman Christians who courageously suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century. They were scourged to death for refusing to renounce their faith or take part in idolatrous acts. Their memory is linked with five other martyrs—Claudius, Castorius, Symphorian, Nicostratus, and Simplicius—who were stonecutters that likewise refused to carve pagan images. Their joint veneration reflects the triumph of steadfast faith over fear, reminding all believers that true glory lies in fidelity to Christ even unto death. They are honored as patrons of sculptors, stonemasons, and all who labor with their hands.

PRAYER: Almighty and Ever-Living God, You gave strength to the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs to remain faithful in the face of persecution. Through their intercession, grant us courage to stand firm in our faith and to bear witness to Your truth in all circumstances. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Godfrey, Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, Blessed John Duns Scotus, and the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs — Pray for us. 🙏🏾

GENERAL PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS | PRAYERS FOR PEACE | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/general-prayers-and-intentions/

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY (WMS) | OCTOBER 19, 2025 | Pope Leo XIV’s Message | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/world-mission-sunday-october-19-2025/

CANONIZATION OF SEVEN NEW SAINTS BY POPE LEO XIV | OCTOBER 19, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/pope-leo-xivs-canonization-of-seven-new-saints-october-19-2025/

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

COMMON CATHOLIC PRAYERS | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/common-catholic-prayers/

Please find below links to the websites for Daily Reflections, Foundation, and interesting topics and articles about our Catholic faith and doctrines | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/01/30/daily-reflections-and-prayer-links/

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER: For the prevention of suicide. Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.

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

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

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

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

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=12540

PRAYER INTENTIONS: Today, as we reflect on Christ’s teaching about faithful stewardship and the call to serve God above all else, we pray for purity of intention in all that we do. May we, like Saint Godfrey, be steadfast in truth and integrity; like Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, find our joy in silent union with God; like Blessed John Duns Scotus, seek divine wisdom in humility; and like the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs, remain courageous in our witness to the faith. Let us also remember all bishops, priests, religious men and women, and Christian workers who dedicate their lives to the Gospel, may they be strengthened with grace, perseverance, and charity. We pray for peace in our families, integrity in leadership, and for hearts detached from greed or deceit, so that our lives may glorify God alone.

LET US PRAY:

My trustworthy Lord, You were entrusted with the greatest good ever known. Your Father in Heaven entrusted to You the salvation of the world. Please help me to share in this task by being faithful to Your holy will in every small way. As I seek to serve You in the small matters of life, I pray that I will be able to be used for even greater ones. My life is Yours, dear Lord. Use me as You will. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽

Heavenly Father, You have shown us through Your Word that we cannot serve both You and worldly gain. Teach us to be trustworthy in little things and generous in all things. May the intercession of Saint Godfrey, Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, Blessed John Duns Scotus, and the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs inspire us to live with integrity, holiness, and unwavering love for You. Purify our hearts, guide our intentions, and help us use every gift and opportunity for Your glory. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏾

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Godfrey, Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity, Blessed John Duns Scotus, and the Holy Four Crowned Martyrs ~ 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 Saturday 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 Saturday, and a peaceful continuation of the month of November. 🙏🏽

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

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