March 1, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, March 1
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH--MARY, QUEEN OF APOSTLES
OF THE DAY
Jas 5: 12-20
Ps  141: 1-3, 8
Mk 10: 13-16

The member who begins each day to pass as if it were the last day of his life, can have full confidence of dying well (NOV 7).

From Father Tom: Of course. But is it not difficult to think of even one day as being our last? Indeed, too much concentration on the future can lead to neglect of the present. How about doing our level best in each circumstance and leaving the Master to worry about the rest?

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Teresa Ragazzini HFI (1987)--Sr. Maurilla Curto FSP (1994)--Sr. Paolina Marianelli FSP (2002) Fr. Giovanni Ingravallo IJP (2002)--Sr. M. Franca Lo Monaco FSP (2009)--Bernard P. Natkus (1965)--Josephine Merlene (2000--Robert Piatt (2002)--Emily Randa (2008)

February 28, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, February 28
OF THE DAY
Jas 5: 9-12
Ps 103: 1-4, 8-9
Mk 10: 1-12

The unity of the faithful and of the pastors with the Vicar of Peter is the characteristic of the true Christian. One who is witht he Pope is with Jesus Christ (All Sorgente p. 55).

From Father Tom: An excellent thought to conclude another month in the Lord's service!

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. Angela Teresa Bagnati FSP (1971)--Sr. Joan Mary Raveto FSP (1971)--Sr. Joan Mary Ravetto FSP (1978)--M. Giovanna Martina HFI (1987)--Sr. Adelaide Prunotto FSP (1989)--Sr. Ilba GArcia FSP (1992)--Cosimo Corigliano HFI  (1998)--Sr. Amalia Milo FSP (1999)--Sr. Bianca M. Zanoni FSP  (1999)--Ettore Serli HFI (2003)--Rafael Juan Mangini HFI (2006)--Sr. M. Fidelis Puebla Lobo FSP (2008)

February 27, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, February 27
OF THE DAY
Jas 5: 1-6
Ps 49: 14-20
Mk 9: 41-50

The discourses of the Pope are not to be compared to those of lecturers or heads of political parties. The Pope is a mediator between Christ people, taking the truth from Christ and communicating it to all who wish to listen (FSP (55)

From Father Tom: An opinion expressed by the Founder many years ago but as fresh as today's newspaper!

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Domenica Abbate PD (1973)--Fr. Luigi Sbalzero IJP (1981)--Sr. Genoveffa Sandri FSP (1986)--Roberto Garcia HFI (1997)--Sr. Enrica Taccoi FSP (1999)--M. Anonietta Scarso IAM (2008)--Gary Piatt (2008)--Consuelo (2003)

February 26, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, February 26
OF THE DAY
Jas 4: 13-17
Ps 49: 2-3, 6-11
Mk 9: 38-40

We are founded on the Church and on the Vicar of Peter, and this conviction fills us with certainty, joy and courage (UPS 1, 374)

From Father Tom: This well-know statement goes back to 1960--when the Founder hosted a month of spiritual exercises for the Pauline pioneers who had gone all over the world to found Houses and activities. It was a great moment in Pauline life.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Costantina Telada FSP (1981)--Rosaria Sabatino FSP (1987)--Sr. Anselma De Stefani FSP (1998)--Sr. M. Candida Massimi FSP (2001)--Sr. M. Sntonietta Martini FSP (2003)--Fr. Giuseppe Barbero SSP (2003)--Lucrezia Protano Checchina IAM (2008)--Fr. Caremlo Tommaselli IGP (2010)--Bro Oberdan Picciotti SSP (2010)

February 25, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, February 25
OF THE DAY
Jas 4: 1-10
Ps 55: 7-11, 23
Mk 9: 30-37

The family is the first place where human beings are made holy. It is the first society instituted by God and sanctified by Jesus Christ. In the family we should look for formation in proper living, good example, constant charity and continuous labor (MB 169/170).

From Father Tom: Confronting this definition with the reality in too many families today, we have to fear for the world of tomorrow--can it become worse or more tormented or attacked?

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Rosa Usai HFI (1983)--Sr. Maria Paola FAdda FSP (1985)--Dr. M. Ermenegilda Assolan PD (1985)--Carolo Anban Munoz HFI (1980)--Sr. M. Giacita Giordana FSP (1996)--Anna Namestnik HFI (2003)

February 24, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, February 24
OF THE DAY
Lv 19: 1-2, 17-18
Ps 103: 1-4, 8, 10, 12-13
1 Cor 3: 16-23
Mt 5: 38-48

To read the Scriptures means to educate one-self in the things of God. To bring scriptural truth to the notice of others is a work of mercy. (BM 327).

From Father Tom: We tend to think of "work of mercy" as being something material to support life. But the real life to support is not the one before us, but the invisible life which lasts forever.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Giustina Rossi FSP (1999)--Maria ia Basciani HFI (2006)

February 23, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, February 23
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Lv 19: 1-2, 17-18
Ps 103: 1-4, 8, 10, 12-13
1 Cor 3: 16-23
Mt 5: 38-48

On the point of leaving the earth, Jesus entrusted to His disciples the ministry of the word? "Go into the whole world and preach the Gospel.

From Father Tom: 

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Lina Conte IAM (1983)--Sr. M. LiliaRanieri FSP (1990)--Agusta Omiccioli HFI (1993)--Sr. M.M. Corradina Panella PD (1996)--Sr. M. Silvana Guerriero FSP (1998)--Fr. Pietro Burgio IJP (1999)--Sr. Clelia Bianco FSP (2000)--Sr. Concettina Borgogno FSP (2003)--Sr. Stefanina Busso FSP (2003)--Fr. Nicola Rutzu IJP (2005)--Fr. Leo Sartor SSP (2007)--Jose' Guadalupe Paredes HFI (2008)--Sr. Anna Maria Prandi FSP (2010)--Caroline Denise Baack (1971)

February 22, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, February 22
THE CHAIR OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE
1 Pt 5: 1-4
Ps 23: 1-6
Mt 16: 13-19

Whoever wants to remain with Peter and his successors; whoever wants to know the truth must go to this chair (BM 662)

From Father Tom: This was perfectly obvious to good and bad until Francis came along. Has the rule changed with him? No, he has simply given a different emphasis to the faith of centuries.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. M. Caterina Servello PD (1982)--Sr. M. Genoveffa Gallina PD (1983)--Msgr Umberto Florenzani IJP (1987)--Sr. Edvige Gasparini FSP (1992)--Sr. M. Rosina Pucci PD (1992)--Bro Dionisio Burlon SSP (2005)--Iolanda Brach HFI (2008)--Sr. M. Rosanna Cavallin FSP (2009)--Augusto Ambrogioni HFI (2008)--Sr. M. Rosanna Cavallin FSP (2009)--Augusto Ambrogioni HFI (2009)--Maria Teresa Moretti IAM--Rina Signoretti HFI (2010)--Maria Zunigo (1941)

February 21, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, February 21
OF THE DAY
ST PETER DAMIAN, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Jas 2: 14-24
Ps 112: 1-6
Mk 8: 34-9:1

We are founded on the Church and on the Vicar of Jesus Christ and this conviction inspires certainty, joy and courage (UPS 374).

From Father Tom: All the more when we enjoy the special favor of the current Vicar..what more sight of his benevolence could he have given last October?

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Angela Yamanouchi FSP (1982)--Fr. Francesco Amoroso IJP (1989)--Sr. Albana Tonin FSP (2002)--Frank McGrady (1979)--Patricia Palmer (2012)

February 20, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, February 20
OF THE DAY
ST ELEUTERIUS
Jas 2: 1-9
Ps 34: 2-7
Mk 8: 27-33

Eternal life dwells in the Sacraments, the priest is the minister of them. The root of salvation is faith; the priest is its teacher (RdA 226).

From Father Tom: How much faith do we really have? Is there a way we can measure it? Probably, yes--if we persevere in spite of all obstacles.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Natalia Accattino HFI (1984)--Sr. M. Teresa Binello PD (1985)--Bro Luigi Toffoletto SSP (1993)--Sr. M. Aurelia Colesso PD (1996)--Sr. Gregorina Baroni FSP (1999)--Palmira Teixeira Goncalves IAM (2001)--Giuseppina Galiao IAM (2002)--Sr. Elena Ravotto FSP (2004)--Fr. Enrico Lazzarini IJP (2008)--Fr. Marsiio Galli IJP (2009)--Baltazar Valdes (1927)--Ray Clark (no year)

February 19, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, February 19
OF THE DAY
ST TULLIUS
Jas 1: 19-27
Ps 15: 2-5
Mk 8: 22-26

Faith is the root of all sanctification. The spirit of faith is the beginning of sanctity (RSP p. 45).

From Father Tom: Faith is the central core of a consecrated life, or indeed, of any worthwhile life which must always have a reason for being lived in a certain way.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Orsola Crespan PD (1934)--Sr M. Silvestra Boscariiol FSP (1966)--Fr. Pierino Marazza SSP (1977)--Sr. Carmelina Gado FSP (1985)--Fr. Teresio Pesce SSP (1986)--Fr. Virginio Passarin SSP (1988)--Gioconda Giannotta HFI (1991)--Sr. M. Rosangela Fruttero PD (1995)--Alfonso Ricca HFI (2005)--Sr. Emilia Menale FSP (2008)

February 18, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, February 18
OF THE DAY
BL JOHN ANGELICO
Jas 1: 12-18
Ps 94: 12-15, 18-19
Mk 8: 14-21

We have to accumulate in our hearts and spirits the treasures of wisdom to be shared afterwards with others through our apostolate (BM 305).

From Father Tom: We can speak here of the difference between a pond and a lake. The pond receives water but has little or no outflow. The lake receives and gives. We should try to be "lakes"!

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Cecilia Calabresi FSP (1999)--Sr. Maria de Lourdes Belem FSP (2009)--William D. McParland (2004)

February 17, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, February 17
OF THE DAY
THE SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS
Jas 1: 1-11
Ps 119: 67-68, 71-72, 75-76
Mk 8: 11-13

The Church works to form the perfect Christian, the citizen of heaven, and this takes place in Jesus Christ, Way, Truth and Life.

From Father Tom: I've suggested already that we make a special devotion more real by addressing Jesus as "JESUS MASTER," (nor necessarily adding the rest--it gives a "Pauline" tone.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. Clorinda Serfilippo FSP--Antonietta Mancuso IAM (1984)--Sr. M. Pierina Cordero FSP (1990)--Domenico Parenzan HFI (1995)--Fr. Carlo Boano SSP (1998)--Barbara Rubino IAM (1998)--Sr. M. Onesimo Chiavassa PD (2004)--Sr. M. Frumenzia Manuli PD (2007)--Fr. Remo Quaranta IJP (2009)--Sr. M. Aurora Malavolta FSP (2010)

February 16, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, February 16
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sir 15: 15-20
Ps 119: 1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
1 Cor 2: 6-10
Mt 5: 17-37

Jesus sanctified his life with ineffable virtues. In Him we find especially obedience and loving submission to hi Father (BM 294).

From Father Tom: The first years of consecration are usually not difficult in terms of doing what is suggested. But woe to us if we think we have solved all our problems! Only later on do we realize that we are really capable and those who tell us what to do are nut cases.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Carolina Bordino FSP (1988)--Alberto Vidal ISF (1997)--Santino Giovanrosa, Gabrielite (2004)--Billie Ruth Baack (1998)--Dominador Quinto (1936)

February 15, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, February 15
OF THE DAY
SS FAUSTINA AND JOVITA
1 Kgs 12: 26-32, 13: 33-34
Ps 106: 6-7: 19-22
Mk 8: 1-10

Among the Apostles before Pentecost there was envy and small-minded attitudes. How easy it is for these sins to enter communities and wreck good works!

From Father Tom: Indeed. We have to work hard to do things for GOD, frequently renewing our Morning Offering, and even then there may be problems.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Angelica Castellani FSP (2001)--Sr. Giovana Dal Borgo SJBP (2003)--Laura Perrucci HFI (2003)--Marilyn Pauley HFI (2005)--Joesphine Diederich (2003)

February 14, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, February 14
OF THE DAY
ST CYRIL, MONK AND METHODIUS, BISHOP
1 Kgs 11: 29-32, 12: 19
Ps 81: 10-15
Mk 7: 31-36

This poor humanity is so much in need of Christ and of God. The priest's role is to give God to people and people to God, Jesus Christ, Way, Truth and Life (SP Aug/Sep. 1949)

From Father Tom: This does not mean just sharing religious information with others, but also interceding with God for their welfare. A very important way to do this is through our Save the Dying Association. It continue to be a big disappointment that  a good number of members are not spiritually active on this point.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Claudia Da Sois SGBP (1957)--Sr. M. Carmela Ferrero PD (1975)--Sr. Tomasina Pica PD (1992)--Sr. M. Celeste Paccione FSP (1998)--Sr. M. Ignazia Bellagamba PD (2000)--Fr. Luigi Rossi IJP (2000)--Sr. M. Amabile Alzori PD (2002)--Herminio N. Diosoito (2994)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

February 13, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione

Thursday, February 13
OF THE DAY
1 Kgs 11: 4-13
Ps 106: 3-4, 35-37, 40
Mk 7: 24-30

To live in union of heart, mind and will with the Pope means to take part in the universality of his concerns (SP (1953)

From Father Tom: I think we are all still reeling slightly following the Holy Father's announcement last October that he had decided to hold the annual Vatican Retreat in our Retreat House instead of --as was always the case--in the Vatican itself. And you will also read of the Indulgences he has granted to us in connection with our Centenary celebrations. Viva il Pappa!

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. Paolo Cordero FSP (1991)--Sr. Teofila Pordon FSP (2004)

February 12, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, February 12
OF THE DAY
ST EULALIA
1 Kgs 10: 1-10
Ps 37: 5-6, 30-31, 39-40
Mk 7: 14-213

The Church, teacher of faith, moral(s) and prayer, works to form the perfect Christian, the citizen of heaven. Such formation comes about in Christ, who is Way, Truth and Life (SP Dec. 1952)

From Father Tom: And I may add: only in the Lord understood in this way. We strive for perfection or being fully what we should be. This covers what we think and believe, what we say and do and how we persevere in this work to the end.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Fr. Tommaso Dragone SSP (1974)--Sr. M. Luigina Nanni PD (1976)--Fr. Alejandro Sanchez SSP (1979)--Sr. M. Celina Bonini FSP (2007)--Sr. M. Augusta Monti FSP (2010)--Walter Fortuna HFI (2008)--Margery Seamen Bowe (2009)--Monsignor Ralph A. Brennan (2012)

February 11, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, February 11
OF THE DAY
OUR LADY OF LOURDES

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30
Ps 84: 3-5, 10-11
Mk 7: 1-13

The Virgin Apostle is the model for all those who exercise some kind of activity because of her zeal, her fortitude and her purity (RdA 241)

From Father Tom: The word "purity" is not synonymous with "virginity" though a connection has been built up over the centuries. Actually in our case, it means honesty, openness, total commitment and other similar qualities

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Lucia Melchiori FSP (1944)--Fr. Gino Carrarri SSP (1968)--Sr. Giovanna M. Ricca FSP (1976)--Sr. M. Filomena Crea PD (1984)--Fr. Thomas Ceruvil SSP (1990)--Giuseppina Pigiona HFI (2002)--Anna Maria Mazzoni IAM (2003)--Sr. M. Lucis Scurti FSP (2006)

February 10, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, February 10
OF THE DAY
ST SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13
Ps 132: 6-10
Mk 6: 53-56

The Church works to form the perfect Christian and this comes about in Christ who is Way, Truth and Life (SP Dec. 1952)

From Father Tom: Do you realize the importance of our title? This is the complete description of the Lord and He has given the Pauline Family the privilege of introducing this devotion to the present and future Church.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. Edoarda Marengo FSP (1982)--Mari Viti HFI (1987)--Fr. Calcedonio Ognibene IJP (1998)--Sr. Maria Sol Cavabarros FSP (2001)--Doris L. Kennedy (1985)--Mary Costello (1959)--Vince Sheer.

February 9, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, February 9
5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Is 58:7-10
Ps 112: 4-9
1 Cor 2: 1-5
Mt 5: 13-16

The center of Pastoral life is the Eucharist, as sacrifice, sacramental and Real Presence (Alla Sorgente p. 72).

From Father Tom: This thought came as new tome some years ago when I was preparing materials for the Year of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the center. Surely we should say the Gospel is the source of Church work. No, because the Gospel explains but does not give the energy to put the explanation into practice.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Fr. Alfredo Manera SSP (1941)--Angela Urbani HFI (1986)--Fr. Domingos Lazzari SSP (2001)--Lelio Toschi, Gabrielite. Helen Vincent HFI (2010)

February 8, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, February 8
OF THE DAY
ST JOSEPHINE BAKHITA
1 Kgs 3: 4-13
Ps 119: 9-14
Mk 6: 30-34

Love for others, made up works, is the touchstone and measure of love for God (RdA 111)

From Father Tom: Probably none of us would either dispute this or forget about it. And yet we always seem to find in our lives a certain "begrudging" or hesitation in helping certain people whom we consider undeserving...the secret of avoiding this error is to do good anyway.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Cleric Angelo Battaglia SSP (1951)--Fr. M. Calogero Cascio IJP (1984)--Fr. Lino Ruzzante SSP (1991)--Bro Martino Zacconi SSP (1995)--Sr. M. Cielo Porcella FSP (1996)--Fr. Gisuepe Ferari IJP (1996)--Sr. Silvestra Coraddu FSP (1997)--Sr. Gemma Frtipietro FSP (1999)--Sr. Elisa M. Izzo FSP (2001)--Sr. Paquita Lackar FSP (2009)--Bro Silvio Bante SSP (2009)--William Beattie HFI (2011)--Nancy Deren IAM (2011)

February 7, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, February 7
ST RICHARD
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH--THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Sir 47: 2-11
Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51
Mk 6: 14-29

As Jesus unites Himself to the offering of the Mass, so we should unite to it our offering in complete disposition of mind, will and heart. (Alla Sorgente, p. 70).

From Father Tom: It is also useful to remember that this offering--relatively easy to make in the quiet and peace of the church--can often be more effectively made during the strains and stresses of a normal day

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Fr. Angelo Zappalorto SSP (1983)--Fr. Nino Ansaloni IJP (1987)--Sr. Bruna De Stefani FSP (1990)--Sr. Giovanna Pettinati FSP (1998)--Sr. Enrica Orsini FSP (1999)--Sr. M. Julianna Castelino PD(2004)

February 6, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, February 6
SS PAUL MIKI AND COMPANIONS--MARTYRS
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH--THE GUARDIAN ANGELS
1 Kgs 2: 1-4
(Ps)1 Chr 29: 10-12
Mk 6: 7-13

Those who possess the riches of the faith have the duty to share them and this explains the missionary work of the Church (BM 177)

From Father Tom: The DUTY to share them--so it's not an option for some privileged Christians. And how is this principle being observed today?  Are there many REAL Catholics in your area, among your friends? ANYWHERE?

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Nazarena Bonfarnuzzo PD (1985)--Fr. Dino Masini IJP (1995)--Bro Rosarius Thuruthiparayil SSP (2003)--Fr. Andres Arboelda SSP (2005)--Sr. Pierpaola Taccaliti FSP (2007)--Marliza Mamaril (2006)

February 6, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, February 5
OF THE DAY
ST AGATHA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH--ST JOSEPH
2 Sm 24: 2, 9-17
Ps 32: 1-2, 5-7
Mk 6: 1-6

Let us not trust ourselves but lean on God alone. When we believe we can do better without Him, we always err. (Mother Thecla, first Mother-General of the FSP)

From Father Tom: This thought frequently recurs also in the writings of our Founder. Have we actually begun to believe it or just know it? There IS a difference.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Sr. M. Caterina Rosso PD (1943)--Ven. Sr. Tecla Merlo FSP, first Mother General of the Daughters--Sr. M. Colomba Vovicelli FSP (1991)--Fr. Salvatore Bella IJP (1993)--Br Jose' M Salvatore Bella IJP (1998)--Bro Maggiorino Caldellara SSP (2001)--Sr. M. Angelica Baldi FSP (2006)--Sr. M. Nazarena Huerta Juarez FSP (2007)--Sr. Veritas Iolanda Ferro SGBP (2008)--Francesca Bertola HFI (2009)

February 4, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, February 4
OF THE DAY
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH--THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
2 Sm 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25, 30-19:3
Ps 86: 1-6
Mk 5: 21-43

The hope that began to shine in the souls of Adam and Eve after their sin, grew ever more up to Jesus  Christ (LS 127)

From Father Tom: Science so far has been unable to tell us what our First Parents might have looked like and what were their living conditions. All we know is that there WERE a male and female and that they made a colossal mistake. Let us forgive them and try to  reduce our own errors

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Fr. Giuseppe Vessia IJP (2003)--Antonietta Pittalis IAM (2009)--Susan Berlo (1973)--Norman Ray (1990)

February 3, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, February 3
OF THE DAY
ST BLAISE, BISHOP AND MARTYR
FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH--ST PAUL
2 Sm 15: 13-14, 30; 16: 1-3
Ps 3: 2-7
Mk 5: 1-20

Humanity grows rapidly and God disposes the times and preparation for its salvation. He is always close to us to point out the way back to Him (EM 4-5).

From Father Tom: And you and I have been specially selected to become active in God's work, blessing others by our consecrated lives and having the Divine blessing on our work. That is what the HFI is family people aggregated to the Pauline Family to spread the Gospel! We are not "good people": we are APOSTLES.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Agostino Zappalorto SSP (1933)--Fr. Agostino Ghione SSP (1980)--Sr. Gilma M Alvarado FSP (1982)--Msgy Umberto Altomare IJP (1986)--Fr. Francesco Bruno IJP (1991)--Viginia Boi HFI (1993)--Carmela M. Calzarano IAM (1995)--Lidia Satta HFI (2005)--Evelyn Banahan (1990)

February 2, 2014 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, February 2
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH--
THE DIVINE MASTER, WAY, TRUTH AND LIFE

>>World Day of Consecrated Life

Mal 3: 1-4
Ps 24: 7-10
Lk 2: 22-40 or 2: 22-32

Jesus Christ redeemed humanity from countless errors and ignorance, the consequences of Original Sin (SP Sept 1954)

From Father Tom: "Original" because it is the cause or "origin" of all others. We were then-we can say-in the grip of Satan, but Jesus "redeemed" us (from Latin "emere"= to buy) when He paid the price of His Passion and Death.

Please Pray For Our Deceased: Bro Stanislao Evangelista SSP (1972)--Fr. Vito Minerva IJP (1978)--Fr. Lluis Bohorques SSP (1991)--Fr. Gino Pizzeghello SSP (1992)--Sr. M. Immacolata Aiello FSP (1996)--Anna Priore IAM (1998)--Monsgr Carlo Urru IJP (2002)--Rosa Valdes (1943)