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

Wednesday, May 1
EASTER WEEKDAY
First Wednesday in the month--St. Joseph
Acts 15, 1-6
Jn 15: 1-8

With Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the Queen of Apostles, let us ask the Holy Spirit to lead us to a deeper knowledge of the work of God and guide us to share it more and more widely through the increased possibilities offered by modern media.

From Father Tom: Agreed.  But first let us first cultivate a "humble and contrite heart."  In the Pauline Family each branch has a special apostolate. The HFI has the apostolate of family harmony and the many challenges this involves.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Angela Losito HFI (1994)--Alfred Edlmair, Gabrielite (1998)--Fr. Pasqualie Cassillo SSP (2001)-- Sr. M. Gabriella Munoz FSP (2008)--Sr. Mauriia Sartorado FSP (2009)-- Elizabeth Marie Beattie (2001)--Ella Friloux--John Stevens (no years).

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

Tuesday, April 30
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 19, 19-28
Jn 14: 27-31

Avaricious people become attached to the goods of the earth and simply ignore any question of loving God or searching for Him (BM 641).

From Father Tom: Avaricious in this sense we are not but in some probably all but the great Saints are.  Our human nature reaches automatically for all the goodies around us and has to make a real effort to think of an alternative.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M Tecla Cutrini FSP (1960)--Fr. Ugo Antonucci IJP (1991)-- Sr. M. Salvina Pipus FSP (2008)-- Jessus Valdes (1987)--Emilio A. Mamaril (2009).

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

Monday, April 29
CATHERINE OF SIENA, Virgin, Doctor
Acts 14, 5-18
Jn 14: 21-26

Ask for the grace to do the will of God and let this be the central request of every prayer. (RSP 135).

From Father Tom: What else is valuable except the will of God?  It is identified with God Himself-- He has no "parts"-and so is for our maximum benefit.  "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Carmelina Chillura FSP (1981)-- Fr. Andrea Ferrero SSP (1985)-- Bro . Dante Colaretti SSP (1995)--Sr. Claudina Moccia FSP (2002) Sr. Prassede Milan (FSP 2002)--Giuseppe Ursini HFI (2006)-- Sr. Redenta Commentucci FSP (2007)--Sr. Cecilia Cazzato FSP (2009)--Federico Lebani HFI (2010)

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

Sunday, April 28

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 14: 21-27
Rv 21: 1-5
Jn 13: 31-35

The sign of sanctity will always be humility. Holiness leads us to search for the glory of God. The proud person seeks his own glory (RSP p. 120).

From Father Tom: Pride is also the sign of a defective self-image. When we are content with what we are, we lead a tranquil life.  When we are not content, the search for human approval becomes pathological and all talk of God goes out the window.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Vincenzo Mancardi SSP (1973)-- Sr. Maregheria Boetti FSP (1979)-- Fr. Luigi Ranieri SSP (1982)-- Fr. Angelo Noto IJP (1988)--Fr. Sergio Costamagna SSP (1993)-- Sr. Ester Innocenti FSP (2003)-- Fr. Giovanni Turco SSP (2007)-- Sr. M. Agape Saccone PD (2008)-- Fr. Ennio Ori IJP (2009)-- Amelia Aguirre IAM (2009)

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

Saturday, April 27
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 13: 44-52
Jn 14: 44-52

Some people have strange fantasies about life. Spend it well.  Life is for heaven.

From Father Tom: As we said already: not two lives, but two parts of the same life.  We posses Jesus here, we possess and enjoy Him "there".

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Fr. Pancrazio Demarie SSP (1954)--Bro Salvatore Fabio SSP (1954)-- Petro Deplano HFI (1991)-- Sr. Angela Cavalli FSP (2009)-- Luigi Cocci HFI (2011)

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

Friday, April 26
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 13: 26-33
Jn 14:7-14

Jesus requires the pardoning of offences and states openly that God does not accept the offering of a vindictive heart (BM 623/4).

From Father Tom: Well, that puts it very clearly and, fortunately, none of us has a vindictive heart, but we may have a brooding heart and that requires the Divine Cardiologist!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Cleric Stefano Bernardi SSP (1931)--Fr. Francesco Santacaterina SSP (1941)-- Fr. Vincenzo Testi SSP (1978)-- Sr. M. Paola Morbini FSP (1983)-- Sr. Emerenziana Costa FSP (1988)-- Fr. Ernesto Luchino SSP (1993)-- Sr. M. Cleofe Piscitello PD (1996)-- Sr. M. Santina Ferreyra PD (1997)-- Bro Giulio Dell-Arciprete SSP (2002)-- Fr. Francesco Mirti SSP (2006)-- Sr. M. Loreta Gioacchini FSP (2007)--Carley Zoldan 1994)

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

Thursday, April 25
ST MARK, THE EVANGELIST
1 Pt 5: 5b-14
Mk 16: 15-20

The person who lives well and at the same time teaches well deserves a double reward. (SP Jan51).

From Father Tom: The two aspects are not just important, but essential, especially the first one. Living well can be a living sermon for those who k now us. Teaching well? Yes, but it must be backed up by living well.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Maddalena Guido PD (1975)-- Sr. M. Emma Paruzzo PD (2000)-- Sr. M. Caterina Tosone FSP (2005)-- Sr. Agosina De Luca SGBP (2011)-- Sally Osborne (2009).

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

Wednesday, April 24
EASTER WEEKDAY
St. Fidelia of Sigmaringen
Acts 12:24-13:5
Jn 12: 44-50

Good example is like salt that (seasons?) and spreads throughout the mass, making the Christian life easier (BM 321).

From Father Tom: And bad example...what effect has it?  Are we even aware of the bad example we have given and perhaps still give?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Enrica Minnucci FSP (1990)-- Fr. Antonio Cagioni IJP (1990)-- Sr. M> Valeria Tortone PD (1994)-- Sr. M. Bogumilla Jedrzycka PD (1994)-- Sr. M. Gemma Negrello FSP (2000)-- Sr. M. Concettina Lee FSP (2004)-- Sr. Marcellina Gaspari FSP (2005)-- Maria Tomassini HFI (2006)

April 23, 2013 With Blessed Father James Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, April 23

EASTER WEEKDAY
ST. GEORGE, ST ADLBERT MARTYRS
Acts 11:19-26
Jn 10: 22-30

Giving everything to God is sanctity.  The Divine Master praised the woman who gave two small coins--all she had (UPS 1: 84-85).

From Father Tom: The question is what remains to be still given to the Lord.  We give to an extent, but...

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Renato Mencarni HFI (1988)-- Bro Giovanni Moretto SSP (1999)-- Sr. M. Alessandra Tavella PD (2002)-- Fr. Carmine Caputo SSP (2002)-- Sr. M. Gabriella Bartolotta FSP (2007)-- Sr. Maria Luisa Benigni FSP (2009)--Ann Teterycz

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

Monday, April 22
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 11:1-15
Jn 10: 1-10

Jesus requires the pardoning of offences and states openly that God does not accept the offering of a vindictive heart (BM 623/4).

From Father Tom: Well, that puts it very clearly and, fortunately, none of us has (a)  vindictive heart, but we may have a brooding heart and that requires the Divine Cardiologist.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Cleric Stefano Bernardi SSP (1931)-- Fr. Francesco Santacaterina SSP (1941)-- Fr. Vincenzo Testi SSP (1978)-- Sr. M. Paola Morbini FSP (1983)--  Sr. Emerenziana Costa FSP (1988)-- Fr. Ernesto Luchino SSP (1993)-- Sr. M. Cleofe Piscitello PD (1996)-- Sr. M. Santina Ferreyra PD (1997)-- Bro Giulio Dell-Arciprete SSP (2002)-- Fr. Francesco Mirti SSP (2006)-- Sr. M. Loreta Gioacchini FSP (2007)-- Carley Zoldan (1994)

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

Sunday, April 21
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Acts 13:14, 43-52
Rev 7: 9, 14b-17
Jn 19:27-30

The person who lives well and at the same time teaches well, deserves a double reward (SP Jan 51).

From Father Tom: The two aspects are not just important, but essential, especially the first one. Living well can be a living sermon for those who know us. Teaching well? Yes, but it must be backed up by living well.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Maddalena Guido PD (1975)-- Sr. M. Emma Paruzzo PD (2000)-- Sr.M. Caterina Tosone FSP (2005)-- Sr. Agosina De luca SGBP (2011)-- Sally Osborne (2009)

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

Saturday, April 20
OF THE DAY
Acts 9: 31-42
Jn 6: 60-69

Good example is like salt that spreads through the mass making the Christian life easier. (BM 321).

From Father Tom: And bad example..what effect has it?  Are we even aware of the bad example we have given and perhaps still give?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Enrica Minnucci FSP (1990)-- Fr. Antonio Cagioni IJP (1990)-- Sr. M. Valeria Tortone PD (1994)-- Sr. M> Bogumilla Jedrzycka PD (1994)--Sr.m> Gemma Negrello FSP (2000)-- Sr. M. Concettina Lee FSP (2000)-- Sr. Marcellina Gaspari FSP (2005)-- Maria Tomassini HFI (2006)--

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

Friday, April 19
OF THE DAY
Acts 9: 1-20
Jn 6: 2-59

Giving everything to God is sanctity.  The Divine Master praised the woman who gave two small coins--all she had (UPS 1: 84-45).

From Father Tom: The question is what remains to be still given to the Lord.  We give to an extent, but...

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Renato Mencarini HFI (1988)-- Bro Giovanni MOretto SSP (1999)-- Sr. M. Alessandra Tavella PD (2002)-- Sr. M. Gabriella Bartolotta FSP (2007)-- Sr. Maria Luisa Benigni FSP (2009)-- Ann Teterycz (1995)

April 18, 2013 With Blessed Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, April 18
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 8: 26-40
Jn 6: 44-51

Jesus prayed "that all be one".  Among ourselves we accomplish this not just by being constantly in touch with others, but by observing the Statute.

From Father Tom: That doesn't seem to require much commentary, does it? Just action!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Benigna Angelino FSP (1979)-- Anatasia Porcus IAM(1990)-- Fr. Rafael Castaneda SSP (1998)-- Ramona Grace Herron Cadenhead (1968)

April 17, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and with Father Tom

Wednesday, April 17
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 8: 1-8
Jn 6: 30-35

The prayer of Jesus is apostolic.  He desires the glory of God iin the salvation and sanctification of souls (BM 323).

From Father Tom: How is my prayer? And yours? I am continuing to pray for the safety of the Church, menaced in so many ways and so many lands.  And I continue to pray for a fair government and freedom of religion.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Bro Emilio Battaglia SSP (1963)-- Bro Isidoro Selvo SSP (1987)-- Sr. Rosetta Zanchetta FSP (1994)-- Sr. M. Bernardina Giaccardo PD (1997)-- Sr. M. Vincenzina Bonvissuto FSP (1999)-- Sr. Enrica Vivian PD (2005)-- Fr. Valerio Missori IJP (2010)--Bertilla Ballardin HFI (2011)

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

Tuesday, April 16
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 7: 51-8: 1
Jn 6: 30-35

The Lord knows everything and it if He Who creates each one of us and gives us a destiny, whatever that may be (BM 518)..

From Father Tom: Do you have a sense of destiny or rather the conviction that you came just to add to the numbers?  You think God would draw your spirit from nothing at your birth--using His limitless power--and keep you alive every since just to be a face in the crowd? Nonsense!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Bro Ignatius Rossi (1934)--Sr. Caterina Carbone FSP (1970)-- Fr. Paolo Marcellino SSP (1978)-- Sr. M. Vincenzina Vassallo PD (1981)-- Fr. Ottavio Cascelli IJP (1981)-- Msgr Giuseppe Franciolini IJP (1989)-- Fr. Pietro Borrano SSP (1993)-- Sr. Caterina Di Francesco FSP (1994)--Sr. M. Rosa Tilli(2000)--

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

Monday, April 15
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 6: 8-15
Jn 6: 22-29

Obedience works miracles. When God sends us, He does not send us alone, but accompanies us with His grace (RSP 571).

From Father Tom: So our strategy then must be "work hard and pray even harder."  Results?  The first Result is God and all He promises.  Every other result is secondary and may even be invisible here and now.  So... let's do what we're asked and forget about everything else.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Imelde Ontivero PD (1978)-- Fr. Settimio Sirito SSP (1992)-- Bro Carmelo Miatto SSP (2002)-- Sr. Bridgit Maliakel FSP (2004)

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

Sunday, April 14
EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 5: 27-41
Rv 5: 11-14
Jn 21: 1-14

Let us feel ourselves like St. Paul and St. Paul, with the duty of evangelizing those we contact even with a good word (SP March 1951)

From Father Tom: St. Paul feels he is a "debtor" to all or, in otehr words, that he must share with everyone the amazing gift he has received. All of us have also received the gift of a new spirituality and have had our minds open to new and exciting possibilities.  Now we mus SHARE.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Seondina Cavalleris PD (1984)-- Msgr Luigi Carli IJP (1986)--Sr. M. Roberta Di Fulvio PD (1990)--Bro Dominick Cicconi SSP (1998)--Sr. M. Pacis Gerbino Promis FSP FSP (2001)--Bro Giovanni diaco SSP (2001)-- Sr. Alessandrina Tartaglia FSP (2003)-- Sr. Ernestina mangiarotti FSP (2006)

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

Saturday, April 13
EASTER WEEKDAY
St. Martin 1, Pope, Martyr
Acts 6: 1-7
Jn 6: 6-21

Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, formed the first Apostles and they became strong, profound theologians, full of zeal (BM 312).

From Father Tom: The most remarkable aspect of these first preachers of the Gospel was their grasp of theology: from unlettered Galilean fishermen them became sources of spiritual wisdom and learning. God can make us what He likes. Why not ask Him to make us truly useful in the HFI?

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Clara Cantamessa PD (1976)-- Sr. M. Cesira Nagata PD (1936)--Sr. Liliana Fava SGBP (1989)-- Deniele Pennati, Gabrielite (2007)--Valentino Dorazi HFI (2008)

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

Friday, April 12

EASTER WEEKDAY
Acts 5: 35-42
Jn 6: 1-15

If I am united with God I communicate many fruits, but away from Him nothing at all (BM 117).

From Father Tom: How much we Paulines have to keep that in mind!  To produce, to distribute, even to have a favorable reaction is possible without prayer. But there is no conversion without God--we are just "sounding brass and tinkling cymbal."

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Cleric Severino Banfo SSP (1942)-- Sr. M. Ferdinadna Nova PD (1958)-- Fr. Egidio Gnata SSP (1972)-- Sr. M. Efrem Passarin PD (1992)-- Fr. Guido Pettinati SSP (1994)--Pietro Giuletti HFI (2003)-- Pietro Pischedda Gabrielite (2008)-- Fr. Mario Oppus IJP (2009)

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

Thursday, April 11
ST. STANISLAUS, Bishop, Martyr
Acts 5: 27-33
Jn 3: 31-36

We know by experience how inconstant we are.  We need to lea(r)n or Jesus, pray and groan, mistrust ourselves and confide in Him (BM 165).

From Father Tom: That seems so simple except that we don't easily get to the "pray and groan" stage and it we do it's likely to be about our health or business.  It is not easy to be really concerned about the spirit in the very unspiritual modern world.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Cleric Ortensio Petrucci SSP (1941)-- Sr. Cesira Morano FSP (1985)-- Sr. Rosa M(i)rcelli FSP (1987)-- Bro Tito Fabela SSP (1994)-- Sr. Saveria Onesi FSP (1996)-- Peter J. Burrell (1979)

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

Wednesday, April 10
WITHIN THE EASTER OCTAVE
Acts 5: 17-26
Jn 3: 16-21

God counts on me.  He wants my words and works to extend His kingdom (BM 270).

From Father Tom: Isn't it difficult to believe this?  We have heard it so often that it just doesn't sink in.  No one can take your place, use your talents, do you work.  If you fail on tis point...the Church will be different and not so complete!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Francisca Saveria Anton PD (1967)-- Sr.BErnardina Spadaccini FSP (1970)-- Fr. Francesco Zecchinati SSP (1994)-- Sr. Stefanina Lonardoni FSP (2003)--Sr. Teresa M. Musso FSP (2005)-- Sr. M. Rossaura Ravera PD (2005)-- Anna Butani

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

Tuesday, April 9
WITHIN THE EASTER OCTAVE
Acts 4: 32-37
Jn 3: 7-15

The law of God, vocation and the will of God are superior to human dispositions (BM 293).

From Father Tom: A consoling thought: WE may be inferior to whatever challenge but as long as we TRY, MAKE A MOVE, DO OUR BEST, we can--so to speak--untie the Lord's hands to help us!

April 7-8, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, April 8
THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
Is 7-10
Lk 1: 26-38

By means of Baptism the "old man" is put aside and the "new man" is put on . (BM 417)

From Father Tom: And what a painful process that is!  Prayers, resolutions, promises, plans, goals...nothing seems to change. But it does. Do you remember when you just prayed and never thought of an ongoing improvement in your life?  Now you do.  Now THAT'S change!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Amabilis Barbero PD (1962)-- Matteo Ruiu HFI (2005)-- Bill Davison--Mrs. Lumpee-- Rose Neimeyer-- Peter Galvan Asprec (no years given).

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Monday, April 7
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER DIVINE MERCY
Acts 5: 12-16
Ap 1: 9:19
Jn 20: 19-31

St. Thomas the Apostle truly believed when he touched the wounds of Jesus.  Blessed are we if we believe, if we truly believe (PDDM 89, 90).

From Father Tom: And to get to that stage, we will normally have to experience the wounds of our own sins and defects and realize that we need the Risen Lord to heal us.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Giuseppina Favato PD (1933)--Sr. M. Annunziata Micca PD (1977)-- Medina twins (1951)-- Peter Candela Jr (1954).

April 5-6, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

I apologize for being late with today's thoughts.  Time got away from me.

Saturday, April 6
WITHIN THE EASTER OCTAVE
First Saturday of the month--Mary, Queen of Apostles
Acts 4: 13-21
Mk 16: 9-15

God counts on me. He wants my words and works to extend His kingdom (BM  270).

From Father Tom: It isn't difficult to believe this? We have heard it so often that it just doesn't sink in.  No one can take your place, use your talents, do your work. If you fail on this point...the Church will be different and not so complete!

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Francisca Saveria Anton PD (1967)-- Sr. Bernardina Spadaccini FSP (1970)-- Fr. Francesco Zecchinati SSP (1994)-- Sr. Stefanina Lonardoni FSP (2003)-- Sr. Teresa M. Musso FSP (2004)-- Sr. M. Assunta Vadacherry FSP (2005)-- Sr. M. Rossaura Ravera PD (2005)-- Anna Butani

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Friday, April 5
WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER
First Friday of the month--the Sacred Heart
Acts 4: 1-2
Jn 21: 1-14

The law of God, vocation and the will of God are superior to human dispositions (BM 293).

From Father Tom: A consoling thought: WE may be inferior to whatever challenge but as long as we TRY, MAKE A MOVE, DO OUR BEST, we can--so to speak--untie the Lord's hands to help us.

April 4, 2013 with Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, April 4
WITHIN THE EASTER OCTAVE
First Thursday of the month--the Guardian Angels
Acts 3: 11-26
Lk 24: 35-48

By means of Baptism the "old man" is put aside and the "new man" is put on. (BM 417)

From Father Tom: And what a painful process that is! Prayers, resolutions, promises, plans, goals...nothing seems to change.  But it does. Don't you remember when you just prayed and never thought of an on-going improvement in your life?  Now you do. Now THAT'S change!

1884: BIRTHDAY OF BL. ALBERIONE

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. M. Amabilis Barbero PD (1962)-- Matteo Ruiu HFI (2005)-- Bil Davison--Mrs. Lumpee--Rose Neimeyer--Peter Galvan Asprec (no years given)

April 3, 2013 With Blessed Father Alberione and with Father Tom

Wednesday, April 3
WITHIN THE EASTER OCTAVE
First Wednesday of the month--St. Joseph
Acts 3: 1-10
Lk 24: 13-35

St. Thomas the Apostle truly believed when he touched the wounds of Jesus.  Blessed are we if we believe, if we truly believe (PDDM 89, 90).

From Father Tom: And to get to that stage we will normally have to experience the wounds of our own sins and defects and realize that we need the Risen Lord to heal us.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Giuseppina Favato PD (1933)-- Sr. M. Annunziata Micca PD(1977)-- Medina twins (1951)-- Peter Candela Jr (1954).

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

Tuesday, April 2
WITHIN THE EASTER OCTAVE
First Tuesday of the month--the Souls in Purgatory
Acts 2: 36-41
Jn 20: 11-18

Our life must be a continuous renewal, a continuous conversion, a continuous resurrection (BM 446/7).

From Father Tom: This in fact is how the life of our bodies behaves: continuous destruction or wearing of one or more of its parts and continuous renewal. The difference is that eventually the body fails to renew and dies--and then  the soul begins to live fully.

Please Pray for Our Deceased: Sr. Marina Merz FSP FSP (1963)-- Fr. Salvatore Sallemi IJP (3006)-- Sr.M. Andioletta Manduchi PD (2010)