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)