January 1, 2014 Wtihg Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, January 1

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
First Wednesday of the month--St. Joseph
Num 6: 22-27
Gal 4: 4-7
Lk 2: 16-21

MONTHLY INTENTION

For Paulines everywhere and especially those in the States, that the new year may bring many good and sincere young men and women to add their energies to our special apostolate.

From Father Tom: Certainly, that is what we pray and hope for. But, while we await these special "gifts of God" we must live our vocation so as to be a clear example to the newcomers.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. Pierina Giovannini, FSP (1972)--Fr. Francesco Gatto IJP (1995)--Sr. Diomira Sossi FSP (1999)--Sr. Geradina Gundo FSP (2002)--Bro Celestino La Perna SSP (2003)

December 31, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, December 31

SEVENTH DAY WITHIN NATIVITY OCTAVE
1 Jn 2: 18-21
Jn 1: 1-18

Mary is the Apostle, the Queen of Apostles, the exemplar of every apostolic virtue (CISP 38).

From Father Tom: Another year ends! For some it has brought the gift of the Institute for the first time, for others entry into the Novitiate, First Profession, perhaps Perpetual Profession. Always it brings us nearer to the moment when we will have the joy of seeing what our Institute life really means. Let us determine to share it with as many as possible all through 2014!

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Iganzio Biello PD (1972)--Sr. M. Agostina Messa PD (1988)--Fr Giacomo Perrino IJP (1990)--Fr. Giuseppe Di Matteo IJP (1995)--Fri Giuseppe Quarta IJP (1997)--Sr. Giovanna Coccato SGBP (2006)--Sr. M. Domenica San Martino FSP (2007)--Sr. Alfonsa Ritta FSP (2007)--Sr. M. Giseppina Pratillo PD (2007)

December 30, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, December 30

SIXTH DAY WITHIN NATIVITY OCTAVE
1 Jn 2: 12-17
Lk 2: 36-40

Giving us Jesus, she presented us with the Holy Gospel in Him (CISP 38)

From Father Tom: And so Mary is the first Evangelist, long before the others and in greater detail!

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Fr Gustavo Montanari IJP (1987)--Sr. M. Caritas Escareno FSP (1991)--Fr. Antonio Vertucci IJP (1984)--Liberata Stara HFI (1994)--Fr. Stansilaus Cendron SSP (2002)--F.r Ermenegildo Dalla Cort SSP (2005)--Fr. Primo Guatta IJP (2005)--Sr. Mary Paul Ladesma PD (2006)--Rosaria Lo Polito IAM (2008)

December 29, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, December 29

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Sir 3: 2-14
Col 3: 12-21
Mt 2: 13-15

A great treasure in a house is a good mother. Mary does what the best mother does in a house. Indeed more than what the best of mothers can do (CISP 574).

From Father Tom: Pray especially today for your mother, or if she is still alive, make sure to call or visit her.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr Maurillia Colangelo FSP (1946)--Fr. Pietro Delcampo SSP (1989)--Sr. Anselmina Cerri FSP (1994)--Sr. Panacea Mocci FSP (1998)--Sr. M. Cristina Godoy (2010)

December 28, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and Father Tom

Saturday, December 28

THE HOLY INNOCENTS
1 John 1: 5-22
Mt 2: 13-18

As planned from creation, Jesus is the great Architect, Mary was made great, chosen among all creatures, raised up to be an apostle (RA 168)

From Father Tom: Is it presumptuous to think that you and I are also raised up? Surely not. Many things in our lives led us to where we are and God always has a plan.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Bro Giuseppe Caravina SSP (1970)--Maria Balint HFI (1986)--Sr. Cherubina Cordero FSP (1991)--Fr. Luigi Zanoni SSP (1995)--Fr. REmo Santi SSP (1996)--Sr. Luigina Borrano FSP (2002)--Fr Giuseppe Amato IJP (2004)--Ramona Allen HFI (2008)

December 27, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, December 27

ST JOHN THE APOSTLE, EVANGELIST
1 John 1: 1-14
John 20:1-8

Let us try to bring the spirit of Mary into our lives (CISP 574).

From Father Tom: Nobody knew Mary better than John and it is her wisdom that makes his Gospel so different.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. Rosa Lubino (FSP)--Fr. Giovanni Castoldi (1961)--Sr. Tecla Tocchetto FSP (1985)--Sr. Secondina Pellerino FSP (1984)--Adelia Tommasini HFI (1992)--Antonio Melotto HFI (1993)--Fr Alessandro Audino IJP (1995)--Fr. Giuseppe Volpini IJP--Mercedes Miguel Pereyra HFI (2006)--Michael A. Costello (1993)

December 26, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione

Wednesday, December 26

ST STEPHEN, FIRST MARTYR
Acts 6: 8-10; 7:54-8:1
Mt 10: 17-22

Mary's entire will was committed: she lived by love (CISP 38).

From Father Tom: St. Stephen on the other hand, gave away his life: that was his destiny. Will you live many years yet? It doesn't matter: do your best to live each year as you last.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. Agnese Manera FSP (1982)--Bro Giovanni Manfredi SSP (1987)--Fr. Pietro Occelli SSP (1994)--Sr. M. Cesira Ferrero PD (1996)--Fr. Paolo Ruggeri SSP (2003)--Mario Vattovani HFI (2003)--Sr. M. Goretti Marianna PD (2004)--Sr. Lorenzina Pangrazi SGBP (2006)

December 25, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, December 25

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
+++MASS LITURGY ACCORDING TO TIME+++

Giving Jesus, Mary gave us the Redemption, the Eucharist, the spiritual life (CISP 38)

From Father Tom: In other words, and through her motherhood, she became also the spiritual mother of all of us.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Carla M. Bovio FSP (1970)--Bro Elia Orsini SSP (1981)--Sr. Angela De Robertis FSP (1989)--Mario Zanini, Gabrielite (1990)--Fr. Lucas Carvaina SSP (1999)--Fr. Vito Raimondo IJP (1999)--Fr. Augustine AmpattukuzhySSP (2005)

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS FILLED WITH EVERY BLESSING AND JOY.

Decemeber 24, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, December 24

ADVENT WEEKDAY
2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8-11, 16
Lk 1: 67-79

For the apostolate it is morally necessary that it be accompanied by devotion to Mary. Unhappy are we if with the passing of years we allow a weakening of this devotion.

From Father Tom: And perhaps nothing weakens it more than "success" in our apostolate. But our goal is not "success" but endless trial and sometimes endless error. Let us be on our guard.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Martina Albano PD (1986)--Sr. Assunta Romeo SGBP (2001)--Pietro Celli HFI (2007)--Fr. Aldo Cristofani IJP (2010)

December 23, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, December 23

ADVENT WEEKDAY
ST JOHN CANTY, PRIEST
Mal 3: 1-24
Lk 1: 57-66

Faith is revived through Mary, the hope of heaven is reinforced, Christian life is spread and charity increases (CISP 574).

From Father Tom: And what is the situation today-perhaps even in our homes? Compared to fifty years ago the change has been dramatic--and disastrous.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Rosa Gerlotto FSP (1936)--Sr. M. Alicia Hierro Ruiz FSP (1970)--Sr. Lucidia Cardona FSP (1991)--Sr. M. Lucinia PD (2003)--Sr. M. Luisa Marcellari PD (2004)--Maria Salaris HFI (2007)

December 22, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, December 22

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Is 7: 10-14
Rom 1: 1-7
Mt 1: 18-24

"Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life our sweetness and our hope."

From Father Tom: Life and hope? Not always experienced. We tend to be lifeless and sometimes hopeless. Sweetness? Over to you!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Ausilia Baggio PD (1951)--Sr. M. Gesualda Rocchi FSP (1969)--Sr. Anna Mocci FSP (1987)--Fr. Luigi Lenta SSP (1997)--Sr. Rufina Facchiano FSP (2000)--Sr. PaolaMannai SGBP (2001)--Sr. Fausdta Lorenzo FSP (2008)--Sr. M. Arcangelo Hashiguchi PD (2009)--Florencio Miguel Angel Romero HFI (2010)

December 21, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, December 21

ADVENT WEEKDAY
ST PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST DOCTOR
SNG 2L8-14 or Zep 3: 14-18a
Lk 1: 39-45

Mary's entire will was committed: She lived by love (CISP 38).

From Father Tom: Yes, but not by sentimental love which is destined to end--sometimes very  briefly--but by what we call "commitment" which in our case is represented and sustained by our vows.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Bonaria De Sabbata FSP (1993)--Sr. Irma Antinozzi FSP (1999)--Fr. Angelo Dalmonte IJP (1999)--Fr. Ezio Acciai IJP (2000)--Bro Jorge Chaparro SSP (2003)--Sr. M. Adelia Gasparini PD (2004)--Sr. M. Santina Pettinati FSP (2005)--Leni Perotto IAM (2009)--Sr. Rina Ivana Prandi FSP (2010)--Mike Ducote (2001)

December 20, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, December 20
ADVENT WEEKDAY
Is 7: 10-14
Lk 1:26-38

All of us will have to give an account to God if even one soul is lost through our fault.

From Father Tom: Very sobering thought.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Lucilla Di Bianca PD (1985)--Mario Ferrara HFI (1997)--Sr. Angela Festari FSP (2000)--John Yuska

December 19, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, December 19

ADVENT WEEKDAY
Jdg 13: 2-7, 24-25
Lk  1: 5-25

Apostles must have knowledge and sanctity but their characteristic virtue is zeal.

From Father Tom: In other words always doing more than their strict duty, never giving up.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Giacinta Gomes FSP (1966)--Fr. Carmine Salerni SSP (1981)--Sr. Giuseppina Albesiano FSP (1983)--Fr. Girolamo Casolari SSP (1990_--Fr. Pascual Leviste SSP (2000)--Sr.M. Antonietta Mineo (2003)

December 18, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, December 18

ADVENT WEEKDAY
Jer 23: 5-8
Mt 1: 18-25

Before rendering his ultimate witness to the Master, St. Paul gave his whole life to the apostolate (Pr SP 202)

From Father Tom: Can we do this? Of course and the majority are certainly doing it. ACTIVITY is not what counts, but INTENTION.  MOTIVATION, occasional correction to see WHY are we doing what we do. This is the baptized, Christian life, but in addition we have our special Pauline orientation. Could God have given us more?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Angioletta Miyazaki PD (2006)--Fr. Giusepe Cinaglia SSP (2008)--Sr. M. Epifania Bassi FSP (2009)

December 17, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, December 17

ADVENT WEEKDAY
Gen 49: 2-10
Mt 1: 1-47

We quote this author and that one...Quote God! This is what God taught...this is what Jesus Christ preached. At times we want to display what we know. Let us display what God knows! (Pr B 268)

From Father Tom: On the other hand, we must be ready to speak about the HFI without fear. But not immediately about vows or commitment---might scare away good people. So first perhaps family, then prayer, direction, etc. Other things such as shortness of life, sudden deaths, etch., may open the door.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Matilode Gastaldi FSP (2000)--Giuseppina Mscali IAM (2005)--Demetrina Schirra IAM (2005)--Howard Nephew  (1959)--Johnny Preston (1983)--John Banahan (no year)

December 16, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, December 16

ADVENT WEEKDAY
Num 24: 2-17
Mt 21: 23-27

There will be those who will approve our apostolate and those who will not. But you know that is pleasing to God and useful to the Church (HM 83)

From Father Tom: This is certainly true of our situation--the majority will perhaps not be impressed by what we believe. So be it! We are working for GOD--not to impress others They can give us nothing except refusals and perhaps even contempt. God can give us everything. Is there a real choice?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Luigi Iannelli IJP (1980)--LUisa Dotti AIM (1995)--Fr. Giacomo Baricalla, SSP (1996)--Fr. Luigi Sbravati IJP (1996)--Sr. Clementina Laudanno FSP (2003)--Sr. M. Teodolina Longo PD (2005)---Fr. Giovanni Piazza SSP (2006)--Anna Maria Orru HFI (2008)

December 16, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, December 15

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Is 35: 1-6, 8-10
Jn 5:7-10
Mt 11: 2-11

A soul will be truly (true?) if she aims in all things at the glory of God

From Father Tom: And so there is something to be said for a life of suffering patiently borne. We should not seek suffering, i.e., neglecting our health, but if it comes otherwise...welcome.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Jose' Lomeli HFI (1993)--Sr. M. Lornza Pinna PD (2006)--Sr. M. Bruna Rantucci FSP (2007)--Sr. Diomira Trolli FSP (2010)--Bruno Paulon HFI (2010)

December 14, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, December 14

ST JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST AND DOCTOR
Sir 48 1-11
Mt 17: 10-13

Prayer, our vote, riches, science, etc. are talents of great value and we must render an account of them before God.

From Father Tom: Sounds simple until you try it. Perhaps there is nothing to criticize externally, but how many do you believe live like this: 3 areas of life--very difficult to score highly in all of them.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Margherita Binello FSP (1976)--Sr. M. Renata Giaccardi PD (1993)--Msgr. Enea Selis IJP (2006)--Dalma Arena De Mattar HFO+I (2006)--Charlotte Ducote HFI (2007)--Fr. Henry Barry (2003)--Mary Avitabile (2006)--Anthony Menellla (2010)

December 13, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, December 13

ST LUCY, VIRGIN AND MARTYR
Is 48, 17-19
Mt 11: 16-19

Great is the merit of those who live in their home, their job, their family (BM 182).

From Father Tom: Sounds simple until you try it. Perhaps there is nothing to criticize externally, but how many do you believe live like this: 3 areas of life--very difficult to score highly in all of them.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Domenica Laus FSP (1933)--Sr. M. Albina Pepino PD (1957)--Sr. M. Graziella Justo PD (1978)--Sr. M. Elia Ferrero PD (1987)--Sr. Janina Casimira Kahol FSP (1989)--Ignazio Maritano SSP (1996)--Sr. M. Teresa Fusar-Poli FSP (1997)--Fr. Francesco Occhiogrosso IJP (1997)--Bro Bruo Bonamigo SSP (2001)--Scotty Avitabile (2006)

December 12, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, December 12

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Zec 2: 2-14
Lk 1: 36-38

Our Lady intervenes in the world's affairs but always in a humble, discreet manner and to people who at first don't recognize her. Has she appeared in our lives? Did we miss her meaning.

From Father Tom: The question is a realistic one. Often Our Lady enters by the back door of failure, sickness, and misunderstanding; and we miss her meaning completely. Let's be more attentive!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M.Callista De Michelis PD (1988)--Sr. M. Romana Battistella FSP (1996)--Sr. M. Dolores Bonfe FSP (1999)--Teresa De Maria IAM (2000)

December 11, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, December 11

ADVENT WEEKDAY
St Damasus I, Pope
Is 40: 25-31
Mt 11: 28-30

Publisher possess the WORD which they multiply and distribute, clothing it in ink, paper and type. At the human level they have the mission Mary had at the Divine level (CISP 599).

From Father Tom: And that level is given--naturally--by our possession of the Divine. Nobody can give what he or she has not got.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Celese Ghislandi FSP (1960)--Sr. M. Romana Rotta FSP (1960)--Sr. M. Giacinta Ferrero PD (1986)--Sr. M. Cecilia Madrigal FSP (1992)--Giuseppe Cappella HFI (1995)--Sr. Vittorina M. Guarda FSP (2009)

December 10, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, December 10

ADVENT WEEKDAY
Is 40: 1-11
Mt 18: 12-14

Mary gives the whole Christ: Way, Truth, and Life. She made God visible and accessible, presenting Him in human flesh (CISP 599).

From Father Tom: This is also our singular privilege: presenting God under the appearances of paper, ink, and now sights and  sounds. As long as we present GOD--and not ourselves.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Michelino Gagna SSP (1961)--Msgr. Angelo Campagna IJP (1990)--Sr. Antonietta Sandri (1999)--Sr. M. Luisa Perlini PD (2000)--Sr. Rosaria Scaini SGBP (2001)--Maria Bacca IAM (2004)--Sr. M. Marcela Lucrezi FSP (2005)--Sr. Anngelina Fabbris FSP (2008)

December 9, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, December 9

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Gen 3: 9-20
Eph 1: 3-12
Lk 1: 26-38

There is nothing this poor, proud world needs more than Jesus Christ, Mary gives Him by means of apostles and apostolates which she inspires, forms and crowns with the glory of heaven (AD 108).

From Father Tom: Among the invocations we say throughout the day, let's not forget one to our Queen. She gives help anyway but...as we do...she likes to be asked.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Graziana Santini FSP (1963)--Sr. M. Rosa Cacciatore FSP (1981)--Domenica Nardis HFI (2005)--Sr. Josefina Glassman FSP (2007)--Sr. M. Natalis Bonifactio FSP (2007)--Sr. Onise Teresa Sassio FSP (2008)--Helen Chevraux HFI (2008)

December 8, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, December 8

SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Is 15: 1-10
Rm 15: 4-9
Mt 3: 1-12

Mary is the mother and teacher of religious. Let us call her to help us and especially on this special day.

From Father Tom: Remember, O most tender Virgin Mary....

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Aracoeli Venturi PD (1983)--Fr. Vincenzo De Luise SSP (1985)--Gorizia D'Amicantonio IAM (1991)--Claudia Supino HFI (1999)--Fr. Silvio Ceccomancini IJP (2006)--Antonio Lopez (2004)--Roger McGrady (no year).

December 7, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, December 7

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH--MARY, QUEEN OF APOSTLES
ST AMBROSE, PRIEST AND DOCTOR
Is 30: 19-26
Mt 9: 35-10, 1-8

We have a mission and one day Jesus will ask us to account for this mission and we will have to answer about it before God.

From Father Tom: Same thought, often repeated: we have to give an account of this mission, not of our personal dreams or external activity, linked only vaguely to SSP principles. PLEASE! Examine your life carefully on this point.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Maria Verdone FSP (1971)--Sr. M. Licausi PD (1983)--Pasqualina La Riza HFI (2004)

December 6, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, December 6

FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH--THE SACRED HEART
ST NICHOLAS, BISHOP
Is 29: 17-24
Mt 9: 27-31

The priest preaches the faith; the good Christian helps missionary work, holds conferences, gives exhortations...

From Father Tom: How closely does your piety come to this description? Have you tried to organize the mini retreats already suggested, or are you still limited to reciting prayers?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Anna Merla FSP (1946)--Fr. Tito Armani SSP (1980)--Sr. M. Massimiliana Concas D (1998)--Sr. M. Stefana Servetti PD (2003)--Nicoletta Di Carlo IAM (2009)

December 5, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, December 5

FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH--THE ANGEL GUARDIANS
Is 26: 1-6
Mt 7:21-27

God who wants man to be saved wants the kingdom of Christ on earth and wants to live in everyone (BM 545).

From Father Tom: This--for me--is what we mean by "sanctifying grace," not a "thing," be it ever so dignified, but the glorious and gracious presence of the Master in us after Baptism.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Luigi Bogliacchino SSP (1967) --Sr. Edvige Soldano FSP (1983)--Fr. Cirillo Tomatis SSP (1988)--Sr. Maroa Mattareo FSP (2000)--Fr. Giuseppe Pasquali SSP (2002)--Sr. M. Venazia Scotto PD(2010)

December 4, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, December 4

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH--ST JOSEPH
ST JOHN DAMASCENE, PRIEST AND DOCTOR
Is 25: 6-10
Mt 15: 29-37

We must contribute to the redemption: we are cooperators with Christ and must give Him to the world: preaching the truths that he preached, praying for all.

From Father Tom: Question: how often do we feel we are actually PREACHING and not carrying on some pious practice.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Bro Giuseppe Solero SSP (1974)--Sr. Ignazia Armani SGBP (1993)--Bro Silvano M. De Blasio SSP (1994)--Bro Dominic Lakra SSP (2008)--Bro Ottorino Gadellini (2010).

December 3, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, December 3

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH--THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
ST FRANCIS EXAVIER, Priest
Is 11Pn1-10
Lk 10: 21-23

Through sin a Christian attaches himself too much to the goods of the earth to the point of preferring them to God.

From Father Tom: And the Founder continues: "instead of using them as a means of reaching Him." Question: which of the "goods" am I using as a means of reaching God?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Renata Vicini IAM (1971)--Fr. Antnio Gratilli SSP (1993)--Sr. Alexandrina Crivelli (2005)--Sr Aurelio Facchini HFI (2006)--Sr. M. Domenica Fjuiwara PD (2005)--Sr. M. Gloria Honau FSP (2007)--Sr. M. Chiearina Pastorino PD (2009)

December 2, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, December 2

First Monday of the Month--ST PAUL
Is 4: 2-6
Mt 8: 5-11

Come Master and Lord, teach and reign...

From Father Tom: Remember the next sentence? Use exam of conscience...

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr Tarcisia Valentini SGBP (2005)--Fr. Salvatore Caruana SSP (2008)--Alpiano Valdes (1937)

December 1, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, December 1

First Sunday of the Month--THE DIVINE MASTER, WAY, TRUTH, AND LIFE
Is 2: 1-5
Rm 13: 1-14
Mt 24: 3-44

MONTHLY INTENTION
"Today we need a stronger ecclesial commitment to the new evangelization to rediscover they joy of believing." -Pope Benedict

From Father Tom: 

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr Christine Rimmele FSP (Fr. Emilio Mammana SSP (1996)--Fr. Ivo Marchi IJP (2001)--Ray Hopponen (no year)

November 30, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, November 30

ST ANDREW, APOSTLE
Rom 10: 9-18
Mt 4: 18-22

Glory to those saved! And you righteous people persevere while waiting for the great day.

From Father Tom: Which is also--if you think of it--the last.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr Carlo Staurenghi IJP (1988)--Bro Miguel Alfaro SSP (1996)--Sr. M. Elvira Benedetti FSP (2003)--Sr. Michael Sisko FSP (2007)--Pasqualina Barone HFI (2010)--Mike--Fr. John Zieman OSB (no years given)

November 29, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, November 29

OF THE DAY
Jn 7: 2-14
Lk 21: 29-33

Dedication of the Queen of Apostles Basilica--Queen of Apostles -- in Rome

Mary is in heaven for two reasons: to receive the reward she merited and to be fore us Distributor of Grace.

From Father Tom: Good point: As it is better to address the Lord as "Jesus Master," so we should address Mary as "Mary Queen."

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Basilia Bianco FSP (1988)--Bro Bernardo Gugole SSP (1995)--Maria Dotti IAM (1996)--Sr. M. Marcella Catani FSP (2000)--Sr. M. Caterina Marcazzan FSP (2001)--Bro Luciano Melchioro SSP (2004)--Sr. M. Timotea Higashiseto FSP (2008)--Sr. M. Bronislawa Suchora PD (2008)--Sr. M. Angiolina Caramori FSP (2009)

November 28, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, November 28

OF THE DAY
THANKSGIVING DAY (USA)
Jn 6: 12-28
Lk 21: 20-28

Virgins enjoy the integrity of love. They have learned not of birth but of heaven.

From Father Tom: The Founder's time held this view. Today we would include also a good marriage as a way to heaven. Virgins avoid the hassle of life and may or may not use the opportunity to aim for heaven. The married have endless challenges, whether they like it or not.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Cormariae Brugiolo PD (1995)--Sr. M. Valeria Bonucchi (FSP(--1998)--Fr. Dario Ansaloni IJP (1999)--Attilio Pauluzzi HFI (2005)

November 27, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Alberione

Wednesday, November 27

OF THE DAY
Jn 1-28
Lk 21: 12-19

Eternal life is charity: even faith are ordered to charity--the more we detach ourselves from creatures, the greater is our perfection to God.

From Father Tom: Sounds easy? If it were only difficult, but in fact, without God's special assistance, it is quite impossible.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Bro Bartolomeo Borgna SSP (1973)--Sr. M> Raffaella Montanari PD (1974)--Fr. Maggiorino Povero SSP (1981)--Sr. M. Cristina Panarello PD (1988)--Salvatore Orru HFI (1988)--Sr. M. Jose Garcia SGBP (1997)--Sr. Annunziatina Del Bianco FSP (2000)--Liborio Bartolotta HFI (2000)---Renato Latanzio HFI (2000)--Fr. Giovanni Battista Manfredi SSP (2004)--Bro Augustin Kalpakacherry SSP (2005)---Bro Paolo Zantedeschi SSP (2006)--Robert Converse (1998)

November 26, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, November 26

BL JAMES ALBERIONE, PRIEST, FOUNDER OF THE PAULINE FAMILY
Mass and Office in Celebrations

As I leave this world, I pray and offer my life for the Pauline family.

From Father Tom: We also can do this. The profession formula limits us to one roup but we are talking about a FAMILY. Each branch of it needs our assitance.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Bro Alfonso Bau SSP (1973)--Maria Arena IAM (1977)--Antonio Marchi HFI (1995)--Ros Angelico IAM (2002)--Betty Rice IAM (2004)--Giuseppina Ferrara IAM (2008)--Gertrude Graff (1996)

November 25, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, November 25

St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr
Dedication of the Temple of St. Paul in Alba
Jn 1: 1-6, 8-20
Lk 21: 1-4

The universal judgement refers to man considered especially in his social duties which are summed up in love.

From Father Tom: Social duties? That makes me feel uneasy...how do I relate to others rather than to the Lord in the Tabernacle? Sometimes prayer is good and sometimes it is an evasion of responsibility.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Crescentina Miatello PD (1974)--Sr. M. Benigna Bonfiglio PD (1994)--Rita Costamagna HFI (1999)--Sr. M. Celina Bucello PD (2004)--Sr. Santina M. Agular Ferreira FSP (2005)--Sr. Elisabetta Tiberii FSP (2005)

November 24, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, November 24

JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
1 Sam 5: 1-30
Col 12: 12-20
Mk 11: 9.10

The Kingdom of God is for the brave and the strong, but if we are neither, we have prayer which makes all things possible

From Father Tom: This is consoling and helpful. But in fact do we pray to not be just good, but, in a sense, better than ourselves? The Lord has not set limits and neither should we.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Tarcisia Genovesi PD(1936)--Sr. Carla Torchi FSP (1995)--Sr. M. Maurizia Masseria PD (2003)--Sr. Giovanna Biselli FSP (2006)--Sr. M. Rosalba Nota (2010)--Eleanor McParland (1990)

November 23, 2013 With Blessed Father Aleberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, November 23

ST CLEMENT I, POPE AND MARTYR
ST COLUMBAN, ABBOTT
1 Mac 6: 1-13
Mt 20: 27-40

The Judge will come with great majesty. He is the King and the Judge of the living and of the dead.

From Father Tom: As we go through November, we must stop to ask...what MORE could I do to help the holy Souls...? We can never do too much...an annual remembrance is too little.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Giuseppe Rongoni (1985)--Emilia Monaldi HFI (2005)--Emilia Monaldi HFI (2005)--Fr. Rosario Esposito SSP (2007)--Sr. Marina De Matos Silveira FSP (2010)

November 22, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, November 22

ST CECILIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR
1 Mac 36-59
Mt 19: 45-48

At the end of time all shall rise, each one to his proper destiny.

From Father Tom: This is really the important fact for everyone. What matters if they are famous historical figures known and honored by millions... In the great silence of eternity, how do they look?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Teresa Raballo FSP (1980)--Getulio Rosaverde HFI (1984)--Sr. Emanuela Ferrari SGBP (1993)--Sr. M. Cecily Nirappel PD (2003)--Sr. Santina Bettega SGBP (2008)--Concetta Milazzo HFI (2008)

November 21, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, November 21

PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Zec 2: 10-13
Mt 12: 46-50

Mary's day was full of humble actions but very acceptable to God due to her love.

From Father Tom: LOVE? Perhaps not but how about goodwill on our part.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Eulalia Zinnamosca PD (1991)--Sr. M. Cecilia Sorrento FSP (1992)--Bro. Bruno Squaratti, Gabriellite (1995)--Sr. Carmela Castello FSP (1975)--Bro Giocacchino Imbruglia SSP Paola Richard SSP (1999)--Fr. Bruno Minelli IJP (2000)--Sr. Gemma M. Orsina FSP (20005)--Sr. M. Graziana Lo Scialp FSP (2008)--Adam Burnieika (1937)--Angelo Mangiere (1964)--Joseph Ricciutti (2005)--Simon Mc Peck (2009)

November 20, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, November 20

OF THE DAY
2 Mac 7: 1, 20-31

Lk 19: 11-28

The person who resolves to  love each day as if it were the last of his life must of full confidence in dying well. (I apologize, I think a word or two may be missing from my source.)

From Father Tom: Or at least we can try!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Bartolomea Vivian FSP (1984)--Fr. Felice Bonicco SSP (1985)--Fr. Alberto Desiati IJP (1991)--Sr. M. Aparecida Ziglio FSP (2005)--Fr. Sergio Bruno IJP (2006)--Sr. Bernadetta Aprea FSP (2009)--Sr. Giuseppina Manger SGBP (2010)

November 19, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, November 19

OF THE DAY
2 Mac 6: 18-31

Lk 19: 1-10

Those called to the Religious Life have already in their hearts a great desire for Paradise.

From Father Tom: Or at least a desire not to sin so much and get tied up in sometimes unbreakable sinful knots.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Vincenza Vassena FSP (1987)--Sr. M. Giuseppina Corern FSP (2000)--Sr. . Cecilia Leonardi FSP (2000)--Serfin Castillo Feltran HFI (2000)--Sr. M. Amabile Girlanda PD (2002)--Paulino Albano (1984)--Marilyn Fortuna (1972)--Andrew L. Boado (no year) 

November 18, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, November 18

OF THE DAY
Dedication of the Basilicas of SS Peter and Paul

1 Mac 1: 10-64
Lk 18: 35-43

If your spirit of prayer is intimate and elevated towards God we shall have less Purgatory or even none.

From Father Tom: None? Let's prepare well anyway!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Paolina De Luca PD (1965)--Sr. M. Claudia Gioda PD (1985)--Fr. Sergio Gallera SSP (1998)--Francesco Ugenti HFI (1998)--Natalia Loera (2008)

November 17, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Tom

Sunday, November 17

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mk 3: 19-20
Ti 3: 7-12
Lk 21: 5-19

May the fear of God serve to convert us, as it has converted many souls who then went on to high holiness.

From Father Tom: Which is ALWAYS accompanied by high humility!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Felice Stevezzoli SSP (1930)--Sr. M. Antonia Tommastello PD (1995)--Sr. M. Fidelis Suaybagulo FSP (1999)--Sr. Angiolina Giacca (Giacaz)FSP (2005)--Sr. M. Concetta Messina PD (2008)--Fr. Giuseppe Soro (2009)--Fr. Peter Lenehan (1991)

November 16, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, November 16

ST MARGARET OF SCOTLAND
ST GERTRUDE, VIRGIN

Wis 18: 14-16, 19: 6-9

Lk 18: 1-8

There is something to fear that certain souls, stubborn in evil, may end up falling into eternal punishment.

From Father Tom: ALL of us must fear falling into eternal punishment. Not just "certain souls".

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Metilde Betocchi PD (1956)--Sr. Bice Riva FSP (1988)--Fr. Giuseppe Fossato SSP (1991)--Sr. M. Timotea Garcia FSP (1995)--Sr. Emilia Molasch FSP (1996)--FR. Jose' Carlos Feliciana SSP (1996)--Fr. Vincenzo Afeltra IJP (1997)--Francesco Badellino HFI (2005)--Fr. Wilfried Paschen IJP (2006)--Chuck Foughty (2005)--Henry Palmer (2011)

November 15, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, November 15

ST ALBERT THE GREAT, BISHOP AND DOCTOR

Wis 13: 1-9

Lk 17: 26-37

If the soul is found to be totally pure, it will enter paradise  to experience the ineffable joy of the Divine Presence.

From Father Tom: This reminds us that most souls are not totally pure...devotion to the Holy Souls has to be a "must" every day, not just once a month.  It is a sublime act of charity.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Tecla Tomiko FSP (2005)--Sr. Romilde Barbarti FSP (2008)

November 14, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, November 14

OF THE DAY

Wis 7: 22

Lk 17: 20-25

As soon as a soul departs from the body it is enlightened by a light from eternity.

From Father Tom: This is what should occupy our thoughts after a death—rather than how much good the deceased did in his/her life.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Nazarena Ricciardi PD (1945)—Fr. Generoso Grisci IJP (1997)—Sr. Antonia Cerri FSP (2000)—José Nieto Rodriguez HFI (2005)—Sr. M. Franca Fanelli PD (2007)—Juan Mendez Albornoz HFI (2007)—Sr. Jacyra M. Izabel da Silva SGBP (2009)—Sr. M. Immaculata Isnardi FSP (2010)

November 13, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, November 13

OF THE DAY

Wis 6: 1-11

Lk 17: 11-19

Through sin a Christian attaches himself to the goods of the earth to the point of preferring them to God.

From Father Tom: And is there any of us who has not shown this preference? Act of Contrition...

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Virginia Cantarutti FSP (1934)--Msgr Giovanni Rizzo IJP (1980)--Sr. Gennarina Dalla Nora FSP (1983)--Ubaldo PasqualiniHFI (2010)

November 12, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, November 12

ST JOSAPHAT, BISHOP AND MARTYR

Wisdom 2: 23-3:9

Lk 17: 7-10

Nobody is damned without knowing it and willing it. Hell exists, but God Gives you a warning.

From Father Tom: What warning does our generation need? Is any warning sufficient?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Innocenza Morando PD (1941)--Sr. M. Zita Lombardo PD (2001)--Fr. Aldo Galliano SSP (2003)--Sr. M. Carmela Biolchini FSP (2003)--Sr. M. Carmela Biolchini FSP (2004)--Sr. M. Gemma Viberti PD (2010)--Fr. Joseph Fr. Schax SJ (2002)

November 11, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, November 11

ST MARTIN OF TOURS, BISHOP

Wisdom 1: 1-7

Lk 17: 1-6

We would do ourselves a great wrong if we do not think about heaven.

From Father Tom: In the rush of life's events it is hard for the average person to think of all the everyday details, not to speak of spiritual considerations. We spiritual people must compensate.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Luke Rocca SSP (1983)--Fr. Arcadio Huerta SSP (1970_--Sr. M. Grazia Ozenda FSP (1980)--Fr. Quinto Cesanelli SSP (1986)--Fr. Gian Pietro Scaglioni SSP (2006)--Leonardo Messina HFI (2007)--Cl. Marcos Aurelio Gomes SSP (2008)--Sr. M. Lucina Vacchiano PD (2010)--Edward Tulley (2002)

November 10, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, November 10

32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2 Mac 7: 1-2, 9-14

2 Thes 2: 16-3:5

Lk 20: 27-38

All our works will be brought to judgment. All that we do outside the service of God is vanity; all that we do in His service is merit, salvation, eternal glory.

From Father Tom: The Founder continues to repeat the basics and he is not exaggerating. He feels the need of strongly underlining the importance of his new foundation as compared in his time to so many popular movements. Nothing much has changed in 50 years. The Secret of Success is the same for us.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr M. Nunziatina Miceli PD (1979)--Pierfracesco Bossetti HFI (1985)--Sr. M. Ludovica Pilotti PD (1988)--Olivia Herrera HFI (1995)--Sr. Costanza Gandolfo FSP (1998)--Sr. M. Cofdis Drudi PD (2008)--Sr. M. Antonietta Audisio FSP (2010)--Oscar Prieto Pisoni HFI (2010)--Faustino O. villanueva (1983)--Martha Miller HFI (2002)

November 9, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, November 9
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
1 Cor 3, 9-17
Jn 2, 13-22

The Litany of Saints is an insistent and admirable prayer. They are like invocations in dialog form. The church is a teacher of prayer: she knows our needs and she knows the heart of God.
From Father Tom: And when we pray with the church, we give special place to the prayers of our own part of the church, viz, the Institute. Have faith! Other prayers and devotions are more "beautiful" and more wide spread. Not to worry, the Lord wants OUR prayers and blesses them.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr Egidia Marengo FSP (1968)--Renata Tosoni IAM (1996)--Rosaria Giannecchini FSP (1998)--Fr. Eleazar Jimenez SSP (1999)--Fr. Joseph Parella SSP (2009)--Nancy Carmichael (2005)--Elizabeth Martinez Bujol (1954)

November 8, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, November 8
OF THE DAY
Rom 15: 14-21
Lk 16: 1-8

The grace and blessing of a happy death--what greater can there be? Let us ask for it every day. Final perseverance is a special gift of God.

From Father Tom: We must never be too optimistic about our situation but rather continue in our examinations from the triple point of view and not omitting prayer recognizing that is the grace of God and not our personal efforts that ensures us peace in the final moment.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Bro Matthew Kottoor SSP (2001)--Sr. M. Agnesina Stoto PD (2002)--Sr. Luigia M. Cozza FSP (2008)--Maria Pia Saraceno HFI (2010)

November 7, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, November 7
OF THE DAY
First Thursday of the Month--the Angel Guardians
Rom 14: 7-12
Lk 15: 1-10

One dies as one lives: one after a life rich in merits, another marked especially by sin.

From Father Tom: One of the great satanic victories in our time is to distract the attention of millions from consideration of their situation before God; hardworking honest lives, perhaps, but lives not marked by RIGHT motivations, so many living in peace after they have "left the Church". Let us pray especially for them. No cause more worthy than this.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Vincenza Ferreri SGBP (1989)--Sr. Fulgida Sandrini FSP (1993)--Sr Rtta Dos Santos SGBP (1995)--Ramon Miguel Maturana HFI (1995)--Sr. Mirian Guidi FSP (2002)--Sr. M. Consolota Di Ruvo PD (2003)--Fr. Aldo Poggi SSP (2005)--Sr. M. Rosalia Rotolo PD (2005)--Stella Ruiz (2003)

November 6, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, November 6
OF THE DAY
First Wednesday of the Month--St. Joseph
Rom 13: 8-10
Lk 14: 25-33

The life for many has no sense. They live, but they do not live. They are neither Christian nor human. They live unstable lives...

From Father Tom: The Founder's words are probably 60 years old but nothing has chnaged. Now, a question for you and me: Do we have perhaps some of these characteristics?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Rosari Russo HFI (1994)--Bro Aurelio Garcia SSP (1999)--Sr. M. Januacoeli Presti PD (2004)--Sr. Giuseppina Franci SGBP (2008)--Sr. M. Annunziata Spada FSP (2009)--Anna A. Burnieika (1996)

November 5, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, November 5
OF THE DAY
First Tuesday of the Month--The Poor Souls in Purgatory
Rom 12: 5-16
Lk 14: 15-24

The life for many is senseless--neither Christian or human. It is marked by caprice, irresponsibility, frivolous reading, vain discourses.

From Father Tom: How relevant! We would say frivolous following of the latest story, breaking new intense speculation, etc. The media have done more harm to humanity in 50 years than perhaps all the various negatives of the past.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Giovenale Pistone SSP (1979) Sr. Lucia Capra FSP (1985)--Sr. Luisa Torinello FSP (2007)

November 4, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, November 4
ST CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP
First Monday of the Month--St. Paul the Apostle
Rom 11: 29-36
Lk 14: 12:14

The Lord determines for everyone a certain number of years during which he has to prove his fidelity and love. Once our earthly days are done, comes the judgement.

From Father Tom: It is important to remember that we are called to give fidelity to the INSTITUTE, not other movements and devotions, no matter how attractive. We have VOWED ourselves to the HFI, and the will want to know we did that, not other practices.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Leandra Pianezzola PD (1969)--Sr. M. Ilaria Formento PD (1973)--Fr. Angelo Omarini SSP (1995)--Sr. Giovanna Vaschetto FSP (1996)--Fr. Giacomo Yu SSP (2004)--Luigia Meo HFI (2006)--Sr. M. Assunta Carducci FSP (2007)--Sr. M. Leonina Dogliani PD (2007)--Louis A. Pizzi (1997)

November 3, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, November 3
31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Sunday of the Month--Jesus the Divine Master
Wis 11: 22-12, 2:2
Ts 1: 11-22
Lk 19: 10:10

The whole of human life is a journey fro God to God by means of the Way, that is Christ: He brought from heaven truth, example and grace.

From Father Tom: In other words, Truth, Way and Life, sometimes we may think that our special devotion is just one of many and not especially important. Actually, it is UNIQUE, the gift of the Pauline Family to the Church in our time and in every time.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Chiara Slaltrarin PD (1993)--Sr.M. Alessandra Kim PD (2003)--Adrenaline Mendiola (2005)

November 2, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, November 2
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
First Saturday of the Month--Mary, Queen of Apostles
Job 19: 1, 23-27
Rom 5: 5-11
Jn 6: 37-40

Once the time of trial has ended, Jesus Christ will project on the soul a light in which he or she will see what has been done and what has been omitted.

From Father Tom: In an age which ignores both heaven and hell, it is not likely that many people put purgatory among their least casual considerations.  We must not join them, neither being too optimistic, nor yet fearful, but rather maintaining a serene desire to do our best always and never to omit praying for those who have gone before us.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Di Giovannantonio SSP (1985)--Sr. Lorenzina Franco SGBP (1995)--Mr. Brem--Corinne Smith--Mike (no years given)

November 1, 2013 With Blessed Father James Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, November 1
SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS
First Friday of the Month--the Sacred Heart
Rev 7: 2-15
Mt 5: 1-12

MONTHLY INTENTION

For the Association of the Pauline Cooperators so that they may find in the Catechism of tht Catholic Church a precious and indispensable help for the rediscovery and study of the basic contents of the faith, and here once again we have the direction of our Superior General. Let us recite fervently the daily prayer for him and add many others.

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

October 31, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, October 31
OF THE DAY
ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATION OF THE CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MASTER IN ROME
Rom 8: 31b-39

Ps 109: 21-22, 26-27, 30-31
Lk 13: 31-35

In every decision let us consult the Divine Master and let us choose what will make us hapier at the hour of death.

From Father Tom: As we prepare to spend the month of November dedicated to those who have gone before us, the comment of the Founder is especially relevant.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Renato Magnani SSP (1962)--Sr. M. Ddolorata Saracco FSP (1970)--Sr. Bernarda Lagrutta FSP (1973)--Sr. M. Edwige Sronska PD (1984)--Sr. Esterina Degni FSP (1994)--Fr. Enzo Quaglia IJP (1999)--Fr. Paolo Gilli (2003)--Sr. Lidia Minnig FSP (2006)--Govanna Coriglian HFI (2006)--Natalina Fortini IAM (2008)--Antonio Valdes (1950)

October 30, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, October 30
OF THE DAY
Rom 8: 26-30

Ps13: 4-6
Lk 13: 22-30

We control our tongue when we speak at the right time and in the right way, too much to say is bad but equally bad is moodiness and a morbid attitude.

From Father Tom: That seems to say it all but the PRACTICE is the difficult part. The man who knows how to control his tongue is perfect at every point (Letter of St. James).

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

October 29, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, October 29
OF THE DAY
Rom 8: 18-25

Ps126: 1-6
Lk 13: 18-21

All of us are brothers and must give mutual edification, pray together, work for common objectives, being grateful to the Lord as we await our heavenly reward.

From Father Tom: The brief article WHAT THE HOLY FAMILY IS, published last August gives some development in this direction of our Founder, extending to our sisters.

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

October 28, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, October 28
SS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES
Eph 2: 19-22

Ps19: 2-5
Lk 6: 12-16

Our spirituality is complete when we look at Jesus Master, Way, Truth and Life.

From Father Tom: So we examine our MINDS--habitual thoughts and convictions, our WILLS--degree of readiness to do what we know is right, and HEART-- how are our desires and emotions?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Agostino Damonte SSP (1956)--Fr. Aurelio Nosetti SSP (1983)--Franca Lattuca IAM (1994)--Bro. Candido Turbani SSP (1995)--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, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, October 27
30th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JESUS DIVINE MASTER , WAY, TRUTH AND LIFE
MASS & OFFICE IN "CELEBRATION OF PAULINE FAMILY" 
OR
OF THE DAY

Sir 35: 12-14, 16-18
Ps 34: 2-3, 17-19, 23
2 Tm 4: 6-8, 16-18
Lk 18: 9-14

The Pauline Family has the complete Jesus as model because this devotion leads the whole individual to God, mind, will and heart.

From Father Tom: Are we conscious of having this UNIQUE devotion or perhaps we see it as one of  the many phases shared by others.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Samuella Pattaro FSP (1973)--Bro Salvatore Stagliano' SSP (1981)--Sr. M. Maurizia Mancosti PD (2982)--Fr. Alberto Carboni IJP (1983)--Sr. M. Marina Bianchi PD (1995)--Sr. Valeria Iannella FSP (1997)--Elizabeth Graff (2005)

October 26, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, October 26

OF THE DAY
Rom 8: 1-11

Ps 24: 1-6
Lk 13:1-9

In our hours of Adoration, let us pray for the apostolate of the word and the press.

From Father Tom: Do we in fact do this? It would be interesting to ask ourselves exactly what we normally pray for besides personal problems and those of our friends.

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 (199)Sr. M. Ines Peretti FSP (2001) Br. Clemens Lachance SSP (2003)--Anthony Mumphrey HFI (2003)--Antonia Costernaro IAM (2006)

October 25, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, October 25

OF THE DAY
Rom 7: 18-25a

Ps 119: 66, 76-77, 93-94
Lk 12: 54-59

In our hours of Adoration, let us pray for the Magisterium of the Church.

From Father Tom: A prayer that was never more important than in our times, when our Holy Father is leading the Church in a new and blessed direction but is always open to misinterpretations.

Please pray for Our Deceased: Sr.M. Saveria Pistamiglio PD (1942)--Sr. M. Chiara Virdis FSP (2956)--Fr. Antonio Brossa SSP (1984)--Bro Jesus Gamez SSP (1989)--Sr. M. Fidelis Di Sciacca FSP (1999)--Fr. Jose' Vitor Sousa SSP (2004)--Sntonietta Falappi HFI (2007)--Sr. Piergiovanna Dedola FSP (2008)--Bro Marcelino Punto SP (2009)--Sr.M. Timotea Jovine FSP (2010)

October 24, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, October 24

ST ANTHONY MARY CLARET
Rom 6:19-23

Ps 1: 1-4, 6
Lk 12: 49-53

A superficial science keeps one far from God, a profound science draws one closer to God.

From Father Tom: How true! The world is full of "sciences," i.e.: movements and messages which can and do lead millions astray.

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

October 23, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, October 23

OF THE DAY
ST. JOHN OF CAPISTRANO, Priest
Rom 6:12-18

Ps 124: 1-87
Lk 12: 39-48

True religion draws its inspiration from FAITH.

From Father Tom: Exactly. And not, therefore, from the latest guru to appear or the latest pronouncement from this or that attractive source.

Please pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Genesia Bonadie FSP (1975)--Sr. M. Raffaella Tozzi FSP (1992)--Fr. Paolo Carettu SSP (1997)--Sr. Virginia Cota FSP (2004)--Fr. Ediardp Baretta IJP (2006)--Sr. M. Innocenza Cellini FSP (2007)--Fr. Ettore Lessa IJP (2010)--Helen Beck

October 22, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, October 22

BLESSED TIMOTHY GIACCARDO
*****First Priest of SSP*****

Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21
Ps 40: 7-10, 17
Lk 12: 35-38

The Eucharist is a cross, it is love, it is life. Let us aim to live in it.

From Father Tom: Bl Giaccardo, help us follow your advice and live like you lived!

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)