November 2012 Papal Intentions

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November 2012

General Intention: Ministers of the Gospel. That bishops, priests, and all ministers of the Gospel may bear the courageous witness of fidelity to the crucified and risen Lord.

Missionary Intention: Pilgrim Church. That the pilgrim Church on earth may shine as a light to the nations. 

November 1, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and with Father Tom

November: the month of All Souls

Thursday, November 1
ALL SAINTS
First Thursday of the month--the Angel Guardians
Rev. 7: 2-4, 9-14
1 Jn 3: 1-3
Mt 5: 1-12

MONTHLY INTENTION

That priesthood candidates and candidates to the consecrated life may love the word of God, make it a part of their stages of formation, learn to understand it, live it and announce it.

From Father Tom: The Bible--once described as "the best-seller that nobody reads" --is a vital part of our Pauline life, but it needs footnotes or a good commentary to ensure we understand it.  At least let's make St. Paul essential reading!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Giuseppina Cosner SGBP (1978)-- Sr. M. Stefana Freddi PD (1980)-- Fr. Angelo Aroldi IJP (1988)-- Fr. Giuseppe Buttiglione IJP (1991)-- Sr. M. Giuseppina Pormalejo FSP (1999)

October 31, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, October 31
OF THE DAY
Eph 6: 1-9
Lk 13: 22-30

Having faith means that the light of God becomes our light, the wisdom of God becomes our wisdom:  His mind is our mind and His wisdom our wisdom (BM 195).

True... as long as we are talking about faith and not simply knowing  or guessing or surmising. Do we believe in the Eucharist as the Body and Blood of Christ?  Judging by their attitude, lots of people just know  if even that.).  And too many don't seem to care.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Renato Magnani SSP (1962)-- Sr. M. Dolorata Sapacco FSP (1970)-- Sr. Bernarda Lagrutta FSP (1973)-- Sr. M. Edwige Wronska PD (1984)-- Sr. Esterina Degni FSP (1994)-- Fr. Enzo Quaglia IJP (1999)-- Fr. Paolo Gilli (2003)-- Sr. Lidia Minnig FSP (2006)-- Giovanna Coriglian HFI (2006)-- Natalina Fortini IAM (2008)-- Antonio Valdes (2050)

October 30, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, October 30
OF THE DAY
Eph 5: 21-33
Lk 13: 18-21

The apostolate of example is obligatory not only because we're to live well, but because our life must be an open book for others. (VMC 1168).

From Father Tom: How am I doing on this point?  How are you?  Unless we live in the Sahara desert we are always impressing someone, favorably or unfavorably. It is an aspect of our exam that we don't always remember.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Eugenia Sanchez FSP (1994)-- Rosa Esteves Martins IAM (1996)-- Sr. M. Irene Kimura FSP (1997)

October 29, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, October 29
OF THE DAY
Eph 4: 32-5:8
Lk 13: 10-17

When one becomes blind and hard of heart, he believes himself to be smarter than others and despises them (RSP 418/9).

From Father Tom: Very true.  And perhaps this explains in part why we have problems finding new people. Hard of heart? Maybe not.  Blind?  Unfortunately, yes. The HFI has possibilities none of us has understood yet.  Let's be faithful to it...and forceful in promoting it.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Fr. Giacomo Ricolfi (1982)-- Fr. Pietro Mozzanica IJP (1988)-- Sr. Lucina Dal Pozzo SGBP (1989)-- Sr. m. Rosa Capra FSP (2000)-- Sr. M. Edita Martinez PD (2000)-- Giovanna Curreri IAM (2005)-- Augustine A. Mennella (1978).

October 28, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, October 28
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, DIVINE MASTER

Mass and Office in "Ceremonies of the Pauline Family."  (If you have never been to Ohio, copies of this book are available)
OR
XXX SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jer 31: 7-9
Heb 5: 1-6
Mk 10: 46-52

If we ant to help souls, to give them the Divine Master, then we must first possess Him-- nobody can give what he or she has not got (VMC 1163).

From Father Tom: This seems so obvious, doesn't it?  And yet we "count our chickens" (= external results) with marked satisfaction but don't always ask ourselves how we rate vis a vis the Master.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Agostino Damonte SSP (1956)-- Fr. Aurelio Nosetti SSP (1983)-- Franca Lattuca IAM (1994)-- Bro. Candido Turbani SSP (19995)-- Sr. Clotilde Menno FSP (1997)-- Sr. Valentina Borsoi FSP (1998)-- Fr. Giuseppe Cricini SSP (2000)-- Sr. Clotilde Vedovello FSP (2007)-- Mary Wersinger (2003)

October 27, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, October 27
OF THE DAY
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ON SATURDAY
Eph 4: 7-16
Lk 13: 1-9

The saint is not a spineless, irresponsible person, unable to assume his role in life.  St. Paul sees holiness as characteristic of the perfect human being come to full maturity. (SP, Sept 1954).

From Father Tom: This does not mean that we are obviously superior to others.  The essential superior to others.  The essential is that we have developed our gifts to the maximum of our abilities. How we rate vis a vis others is not an issue.  How do you rate yourself?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Samuella Pattaro FSP (1973)-- Bro Salvatore Stagliano SSP (1981)-- Sr. M. Maurizia Mancosti PD (1982)-- Fr Alberto Carboni IJP (1983) -- Sr. Marina Bianchi PD (1995)--Sr. Valeria Iannella FSP (1997)--Elizabeth Graff (2005)

October 26, 20122 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, October 26
OF THE DAY
Eph 4: 1-6
Lk 12: 54-59

Spiritual life precedes activity:  take Jesus' gifts and give them to others, take from heaven and give to earth (1158).

From Father Tom: Both are needed--at least for us.  WE are not contemplatives.  How do you rate yourself in the light of this short sentence?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Arcangela Petrucci FSP (1943)-- Sr. M. Alma Cortez FSP (1974)-- Sr. M> Noemi Gatti FSP (1981)-- Sr. M. Gemma Maselli PD (1999)--Sr. M. Ines Peretti FSP (2001)-- Br. Clemens Lachance SSP (2003)-- Anthony Mumphrey HFI (2003)-- Antonia Costernaro IAM (2006)

October 25, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, October 25
OF THE DAY
Eph 3: 14-21
Lk 12: 49-53

We save more souls with patience than with action  Jesus saved us by the Cross (VMC 1156).

From Father Tom:  The Founder here is probably talking about the patience needed to suffer well--in various senses.  But he would also underline action. To put it in Latin: action and passio. We need both.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Saveria Pistamiglio PD (1942)-- Sr. M> Chiara Virdis FSP (1956)-- Fr. Antonio Brossa SSP (1984)-- Bro Jesus Gamez SSP (1989)-- Sr. M> Fidelis Di Sciacca FSP (1999)-- Fr. Jose Vitor Sousa SSP (2004)-- Antonietta Falapi HFI (2007)-- Sr. Piergiovanna Dedola FSP (2008)-- Bro Marcelino Punto SP (2009)-- Sr. M> Timotea Jovine FSP (2010)

October 24, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, October 24
OF THE DAY
St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
Eph 3: 2-12
Lk 12: 39-48

The Pauline Brother makes reparation by his prayer and by his activity (VMC 1145).

From Father Tom: The two-fold reparation is the duty of all of us, regardless of our place in the Family.  And we do not repair "in general" but in particular, with reference to people we will encounter in eternity. Once way to repair is through limitation of our use of the media.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Assunta Aimo PD (1970)-- Sr. Teresinha Moraes FSP (1979)-- Fr. Virginio Manzi IJP (2007)-- Fr. Silvio Pignotti SSP (2009)--

October 23, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, October 23
OF THE DAY
St. John of Capestrano, Priest
Eph 2: 12-22
Lk 12: 35-38

The secular Press! Its millions of readers...the movies with millions of viewers...how many souls are lost, how many young lives destroyed! (VMC 1142).

From Father Tom: That was in October '52.  In October of  (20)12 these media are already old...and far more effective ones are now doing the same deadly work.  How important is the Pauline apostolate plus prayer and sacrifice aimed precisely at these evils!

Please Pray four Our Deceased: Sr. Genesia Bonadie FSP (1975)-- Sr. M. Raffaella Tozzi FSP (1992)-- Fr. Paolo Carettu SSP (1997)-- Sr. Virginia Costa FSP (2004)-- Fr. Deiardo Barretta IJP (2006)-- Sr. M. Innocenza Cellini FSP (2007)-- Fr. Ettore Lessa IJP (2010)--Helen Beck

October 22, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, October 22
BLESSED TIMOTHY GIACCARDO  SSP

***First Pauline Priest***

Mass and Office in "Ceremonies of the Pauline Family"
OR
OF THE DAY
Eph 2: 1-10
Lk 12: 13-21

If Jesus Christ lives in us our works will be fruits of life eternal (RSP 415).

From Father Tom: The extraordinary spirituality of Blessed Giaccardo we have been reading about shows that we also can make the Master "come alive" in us.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Clelia Calliano FSP (1918)-- Sr. M. Nicodema Spinelli PD (1972)-- Bro Luigi Pasqualini SSP (1988)-- Fr. Antonio Fiortto IJP (1998)-- Bro Giuseppe Paolo Cirillo SSP (2008)-- Alan Spaniel (1999)

October 21, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, October 21
XXIX SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Is 53: 10-11
Heb 5: 14-16
Mk 10:35-45

Our word can be dead--if there is no divine grace to enliven it (VMC 1131).

From Father Tom: Do I have to make this point again?  I have made it again...and again.. and again. When our work is enlivened by grace obtained by prayer it will do good in some way according to the Divine design. If there is no prayer...in vain do we count the external "results."  On earth, maybe. In heaven..."??

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Maria Rosso PD (1995)-- Sr. Amedea Rizzo FSP Sr. Teresa-- Sr. M. Tersa Vazzper PD (2010) Grace Krantz (1995)

October 20, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, October 20
OF THE DAY
St. Paul of the Cross, Priest
Eph 1: 15-23
Lk 12: 8-12

Prayer is recommended more than 500 times in Sacred Scripture (VMC 1130).

From Father Tom:  OK.  Why not try writing the sort of comment you'd expect from me here.

My Comment (as per Fr. Tom): Sometimes it's hard to remember that it isn't the amount of prayer or the length of prayer, but the focus and attention we give to it that is important.  It is a conversation between us and God. We must talk to, not at, God and then try to listen to His response.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Esperanza Magana PD (1974)-- Sr. M. Diina Vevilacqua FSP (1987)-- Sr. M. Giovanna Marino FSP (1987)-- Sr. M. Tarcisia Pasolini FSP (1988)-- Sr. Giovanna Maria Roggero FSP (1992)-- Fr. Franceco Formicola IJP (1994)-- Sr. M. Redenta Gorlani PD (1995)-- Sr. Giovana Rosa Cunico FSP (1995)-- Ana Mari Martin HFI (2003)-- Patricia Cadenhead McNair (2007).

October 19, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, October 19
SS JOHN DE BREBEUF & ISAAC JOGUES, Priests, Martyrs
Eph 1: 11-14
Lk 12: 1-7

The fruit of our work does not depend on us, but on grace. To pray(er) must precede, accompany and follow our activity (VMC 1127).

From Father Tom: And wold it not be equally correct to say that activity must precede, accompany and follow our prayer?  every day we pray and every day we look around, we make phone calls, we write letters or email, we request promotion pieces and choose good people to send them to.  Will I EVER see the day when ALL OF US pray and  work for new people?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Fr. Gabrielo Piazzo SSP (1983)-- Maria Patera HFI (1998)-- Sr. M. Gian Piera Piacentini PD (2000)-- Sr. M. Alejandra Herrera Lopez FSP (2004)-- SR. M. Felciana Chiesa PD (2006)

October 18, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Fahter Tom

Thursday, October 18
ST LUKE, EVANGELIST
2 Tm 4: 10-17
Lk 10: 1-9
Lk 12: 1-7

The problem of vocation is the principal problem for everyone (VMC 1116).

From Father Tom: We're not talking here any longer about "vocations" but about how each of us responds to the call of God to spend a life this way or that way. What a difference when a person doesn't just drift, but has a clear and worthwhile goal!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Virgelina Ceballos FSP (1997)-- Fr. Josephino Javellana  SSP (2006)

October 17, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, October 17
ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH, Bishop, Martyr
Gal 5: 18-25
Lk 42-46

The Divine Master preached for three years but never went beyond certain limits because the greater part of those years was dedicated to forming His followers (VMC 1108).

From Father Tom: Are the HFI people "formed" =sound in their commitment, enlightened about the reason for the commitment, living it every day in the maximum sincerity?  If not...don't blame me!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Dirce Duarte Ortigoso FSP (1992)-- Sr. M. Giulia Pattaro FSP (1995)-- Pieetro Tidei HFI (2003)-- Sr. M. Alba Bertolini FSP (2008)-- Florence Seifert (1999)-- Fr. Joe Smal SJ (2004).

October 16, 2011 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, October 16
OF THE DAY
Gal 5: 1-6
Lk 11: 37-41

The first and fundamental apostolate is to recruit and form vocations. The priesthood must not disappear (VMC 1109).

From Father Tom: And the same applies to us. Have you found at least ONE new member?  And if not, what might be the reason.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Celestina Cappa FSP (1978)-- Sr. Priscilla Dalle Piatte FSP (1984)-- Sr. M. Illuminata Uy FSP (1989)-- Sr. M. Beniamina Sedita FSP (1997)-- Sr. M. Teresina Doctor FSP (2002)-- Sr. M. Rosa Pivetta FSP (2003)-- Sr. M. Felcina Ariano PD (2007)-- Sr. M. Flaminia Montecchio PD (2008)-- Fabrizio Vecchi Gabrielite (2009)-- Fr. Francesco Laarca IJP (2010)

October 15, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, October 15
ST TERESA OF JESUS, Virgin and Doctor
Gal 4: 22-5:1
Lk 11: 29-32

Your apostolate is in the center of the Church and is its goal (VMC 1092).

From Father Tom:  The Founder was writing to the Sister Disciples and referring to their Adoration. You might also say this about our activity--sharing the word--which is also at the center of the Church.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Deacon Pasquale Sterpone SSP (1943)-- Sr. Tarcisia Pillai FSP (1959)-- Sr. M. Valli SSP (1979)-- SR. M. Pancrazia Frisone PD (1992)-- Bro Celestino Marchese (2007)-- Cassie Fortuna (2005).

October 14, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, October 14
XXVIII SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Wis 7: 7-11
Heb 4: 12-13
Mk 10: 17-30

The apostolate of the Eucharist is at the root of all good works and all Church activities (VMC 1092).

From Father Tom: And so we will not only try to make a Holy Hour at least occasionally, but turn our minds to the Mass that at every moment is being said somewhere in the world.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Sebastiano Trosso SSP (1952)-- Fr. Pietro Zungna SSP (1954)-- Sr. M. Cherubina Crudale PD (1957)-- Sr. Milagros Banez FSP (1983)-- Fr. Giovanni Bartolomasi SSP (1986)-- Bro Raymond Draus SSP (1989)-- Bruna Capriotti IAM (1989)-- Sr. M. Federica Cozzo FSP (1993)-- Mary Culotta HFI (2004)-- Sr. Anna Cestarollo FSP (2005)-- Sr. Angela M. Di Niso FSP (2006)

October 13, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, October 13
OF THE DAY
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ON SATURDAY
Gal 3: 22-294
Lk 11: 27-28

End: the glory of God and the salvation of souls (VMC 1061).

From Father Tom:  This is why wall of us, all the time, live apostolic lives.  But do we do it for the glory of God? Do I?  My only answer is that as often as possible I say the prayer: Divine Heart of Jesus..." and hope for the best!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Nazarena Costa FSP (1938)-- Sr. Adelaide Tarasconi FSP (1985)-- Fr. Agostino Monticone SSP (1989)-- Fr. Gabriele Colosanto SSP (1993)-- Sr. Gaetanina Modeese FSP  (1999)-- Sr. Christine Driscoll FSP (2004)-- Maryjane Melodia HFI (2006).

October 12, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, October 12
OF THE DAY
Gal 3: 7-14
Lk 11: 15-26

The Word of God must always be preached because there are always souls to be saved (VMC 1065)

From Father Tom:  And must be preached in its truth. Today that is a problem. So man of our young people are living in equivocal situations and we find it hard to condemn them..but the Word of God does not change.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Bro Alfonso Pavan  SSP (1948)--Fr. Dante Giovagnoli IJP (1977)-- Sr. Scoloastica Flosco FSP (1987)--Sr. Mansueta Cracco PD (1990)-- Sr. Gasparina Sorrentini FSP (1991)-- Fr. Bernardo Bosio SSP (1992)-- Sr. M. Eugenia Spiga FSP (1993)-- Sr. M. Josephine Vas PD (1997)-- Sr. M. Lourdes Morales PD (2001)-- Sr. M> Laura Saraniti PD (2003)-- Bro Umberti Moretti SSP (2006)-- Giuseppe Ceccanti HFI (2008)-- M. Stella Talluto IAM (2010)

October 11, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, October 11
OF THE DAY
Gal 3: 1-5
Lk 1: 69-75

Prayer is the breath of the supernatural life. If it is wanting, the soul dies spiritually (BM 503).

From Father Tom: But not only recited  prayers. Far more useful are the spontaneous expressions of our feeling toward the Lord and especially the constant invocations all of us can say no matter what our duties or health may be.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Fr. Salvatore Occhetti SSP (1931)-- Fr. Paolinno Panunzi SSP (1960)-- SR. Candida Lex FSP (1975) -- Sr. Gabriella Stellini SGBP (1989)-- Sr. M. Marta Furukawa PD (2000)-- Franco D'Eugenios HFI (2002)-- Sr. Annabianca D'Alberto (2008)

October 10, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, October 10
OF THE DAY
Gal 2: 1-2, 7-14
Lk 11: 1-4

In general, what is written, produced and distributed by Paulines has the greatest blessings from God.  A book may not be of great quality, but do we think that the fruit of the writing depends on the quality?  It depends on the spiritual quality of those responsible for it (VMC 1079).

From Father Tom:  So also our efforts depend on ow close to the Master we are, not on our purely human gifts--or the lack of them.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Giovanna Paola Leo FSP (1967)-- Sr. M. Dolores Farci FSP (1988)-- Sr. Giacomina Cardenti SGBP (2000)-- Sr. M. Melania Tutino PD (2003)-- Maria Piazza Scordo IAM (2010)

October 9, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, October 9
OF THE DAY
St. Denis, Bishop & comps, martyrs
St. John Leonard, priest
Gal 1: 13-24
Lk 10: 38-42

Apostolate is the flower of a true charity towards God and souls, fruit of an intense interior life, sign of a burning heart that cannot compress the internal fire (VMC 1968).

From Father Tom: How does this definition apply to me?  And to you?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Flavia Vignotto FSP (1982)-- Sr. Teresa Quaino FSP (1990)-- Fr. Alfondo FErrero SSP (1996)-- Fr. Vincenzo De Carli SSP (2005)-- Angelina Muner HFI (2010)

October 8, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, October 8
OF THE DAY
Gal 1: 6-12
Lk 10: 25-37

Some religious groups cease to exist because they have not done their work well and the Lord gives it to others who will do it better. And if we don't do our duties well the master can find others (VMC 1065).

From Father Tom:  My thought exactly.  The future of the HFI depends on the HFI...if we live the rule to the full, it will not matter who the eventual Delegate is.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Attilia Trevisani FSP (1943)-- Sr. Terezinha Lopes SGBP (1995)-- Domenico Nardis HFI (1998)-- Arthur Mulingan (1999)

Urgent Prayer Request 10-6-12

Today I need to ask for many prayers.  The spiritual director of one of my daughter's best friends has disappeared in Greece and cannot be found.  The family fears the worst.  You can find more information here: http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-family-fears-missing-indiana-priest-in-danger-possibly-dead-in-greece-20121003,0,6660559.column

Your prayers will be much appreciated by the priest and his translator (who is also missing), by his family and everyone involved.

Thank you in advance.  May God bless you abundantly for all you do.

In Jesus Master, through Mary Queen of Apostles and St. Paul,

October 7, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, October 7
XXVII SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Sunday of the month--the Divine Master, Way, Truth and Life
Gen 2: 18-24
Heb. 2: 9-11
Mk 10: 2-16


The type of work for souls we undertake is not important.  What is important is that we have hearts afire with zeal who want to pour their fullness into the hearts of others (VMC 1064).

From Father Tom: What does this mean to YOU?  Are you living the "rule" and yearning to find others to share it...or just living the rule?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Luigia Boffa PD (1931)-- Sr. M. Ilaria Vaia PD (1986)-- Sr. M. Ida Vagli FSP (1991)-- Domenica Strazzeri HFI (1992)-- Sr. M. Augusta Arlorio PD (1997)-- Mafalda Rossetto  IAM (1999)-- Fr. Carlo Berloni IJP (2002)-- Sr.  Susana Alvarez FSP (2006)-- Vincenzo Arcione HFI (2008)-- Bro Candido Bessegato SSP (2009)-- Maria Arixi HFI (2009)-- Maria Enas HFI (2009)

October 6, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, October 6
OF THE DAY
St. Bruno, Priest
Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin
Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday

The apostolate of publishing will last till the end of the world: there will always be souls to be saved (VMC 1065).

From Father Tom:  Is (t)his automatic?  No!  It depends on our prayer and, of course, on the plan of God.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Gloria SGBP (1988)-- Fr. Emmanuele Fassino SSP (1989)-- Sr. Firmina Boano FSP (1999)-- Sr. M. Paula Dufre' PD (1990)-- Sr. Lucina Bianchini FSP (1993)-- Fr. Lorenzo Foletto (1994)-- Msgr Antonio D'Ercia IJP (1997)-- Sr. Leonzia Spigarolo FSP (1998)-- Fr. Angelo Leuzzi IJP (1998)-- Fr. Pietro Romano IJP (2002)-- M. Giovanna Palazzo HFI (2002)--Sr. Candida Rivi FSP (2008)-- Sr. M. Andreina Yokoyama FSP (2010)-- Edward Drouhard (1971)

October 5, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, October 5
OF THE DAY
First Friday of the month--the Sacred Heart
GB 38: 1, 12-21
Lk 10: 13-16

Inconsistency in one's actions, acting at random according to whim, a useless life, happens when we forget our destiny (BM p. 38).

From Father Tom: Certainly HFI People need never act in an inconsistent way:  they have a clear destiny, a clear way to get there and the helps to have recourse to.  Blessed are they!

Personal thought: This is very true, but like anyone else, we have to avail ourselves of this help.  Maybe a matter to take up during our examen?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Vincenza Gsbarrone FSP (1947)-- Fr. Francesco Peira SSP (1957)-- Fr. Dionigi Bertone SSP (1972)-- Fr. Felice Pisano IJP (1983)-- Bro Marcella Bandinelli SSP (1986)-- Alberto Rubini HFI (1992)-- Fr. Manuel lintena SSP (1997)-- Sr. M. Angela Nishida PD (2002)-- Fr. Gisueppe Riccobene IJP (2002)-- Sr. M. Angela Monticelli FSP (2004)--Amalia Esther Avendano IAM (2005)-- Susan V. Cereno (1995)

October 4, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, October 4
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
First Thursday of the month--the Guardian Angels
Jb 19: 21-27
Mt 11: 25-25-30

Blessed are the souls who give all...for ALL.  St. Francis and St. Clare acted that way and...how many souls followed them! (SP Oct 1936).

From Father Tom:  "Give all"?  It's different for each of us and difficult for everyone.  But it's the real "secret of success."  The more we give... the more we GET.  What we give is short-term anyway. What we get is eternal.  So easy to understand, no?  So HARD to practice!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Emilia  Nicoli FSP (1947)-- Sr. M. Ausilia Urgeghe FSP (1986)-- Sr. Maggiorina Fraccaroli FSP (1990)-- Sr. Anna Antonioli FSP (1992)-- Fr. Girolamo Ghiglione SSP (1992)-- Sr. Giannina Frunetti FSP  (1992)-- Fr. Carmine Fais IJP (1997)-- Sr. M. Gesuina Liguori FSP (2003)-- Sr. M. Vittoria Aldegheri PD (2004)--Sr. Anselmina Satta SGBP (2006)-- Fr. Antonio Piccolo IJP (2007)

October 3, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and with Father Tom

Wednesday, October 3
OF THE DAY
First Wednesday of the month--St. Joseph
Jb 9: 1-12, 14-16
Lk 9: 57-62

Jesus does not accept just any person who wants to follow Him.  The Lord wants souls that are generous, ready for every sacrifice (UPS 1, 216).

From Father Tom: What is our basic motivation?  It should be to serve the Lord's interests, not our own.  When we think first of the Master's interests, then we approach possible candidates courageously even if we feel complete dopes for doing so.  Let's be fools for Christ's sake!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Pia Dogliani PD (1983)-- Sr. M. Angela Parnoff FSP (1988)-- Fr. Andrezej Garbulewski IJP (1994)-- Sr. Erminia Jovine FSP (1996)-- Fr. Giovanni Ferrero SSP (2001)-- Giuseppe Frumento, Gabrielite (2005)-- Daniel J.l Hickey (1997)-- Otto W. Baack (2004)

October 2, 2012 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, October 2
THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS
First Tuesday of the month--The Souls in Purgatory
Jb 3: 1-23
Mt 18: 1-5, 10

Life is for heaven. Up there the Angels await us. Blessed are we if we shall have been faithful to their inspirations (RSP p. 256).

From Father Tom: And our brothers and sisters who were once with us also await us.  What will we do in heaven.  Mostly I think we see God as He is and burst into a song of praise that need never end.  After that...your guess is as good as mine.  So let's work hard now to ensure ourselves front-row seats!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Innocenza Maio PD (2002)-- Sr.M. Clemens Sanfilippo PD (2003)--Maria da Conceicao Silva IAM (2005)- Fr. Francesco Simone IJP (2006)-- Sr. Teresina Vitalini FSP (2009)-- Sr. Lucia Badenchini FSP (2009)

Scriptures to Pray for Our National Elections 10-1-12

Here is the second of the Scriptural based prayers and meditations for the 40 days before the election.

Acts 17:30 - Pray for repentance for yourself and for our nation.