July 1, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH-

ST JOSEPH

BL JUNIPERO SERRA, PRIEST

ORDINARY WEEKDAY

Gn 21: 5-20

Ps 34: 7-13

Mt 8: 28-34

MONTHLY INTENTION
For the Church: The Church continues her pilgrimage in the midst of persecutions from the world and consolations from God, announcing the passion and death of the Lord until He comes. From the power of the risen Lord, she draws the strength to overcome afflictions and difficulties (Vat. II Lumen gentium--the Light of the Peoples).

From Father Tom: Mention of a Vatican II document reminds me that commentaries on the Vatican Council have been available on tape for quite some time and in written form somewhat more recently. Make sure you have them.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Msgr Francesco Fasola IJP (1988)--Sr. M. Luigina Della Penna PD (1998)--Fr. Alessio Barbero SSP (2006)--Fr. Miguel Vido SSP (2006)--Sr. Rosina Sega FSP (2008)--Sr. Assunta Maria Lopez FSP (2011)--Sr. M. Vincenzina Guion FSP (2011)-- DAvid Hinchcliffe--Fr. Malahey (no years ) Sr. Francesca Scanu SJBG (2013)

June 30, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, June 30
FIRST MARTYRS OF THE HOLY ROMAN 
CHURCH
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
Gn 19: 15-29
Ps 26: 2-3, 9-10
Mt 8: 23-27

We prayed much before putting the Institute (= Pauline family) under the protection of St. Paul--he excelled in sanctity and at the same time is wonderful i nhis apostolate (FSP--Spiegazione delle Constitutzioni).

From Father Tom: "Wonderful in his apostolate." An important thought here is that at the end of his days St. Paul's apostolate was anything but "wonderful" --in fact, rather a failure. So--as always--we talk about what he TRIED, not his "success."

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Vitina Prato HFI (2002)--Carmela Mangiere (1989)

June 29, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, June 29
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
Acts 12: 1-11
Ps 34: 2-9
2 Tm 4: 6-18
Mt 16: 13-19

Let us honor the holy apostles, let us be devoted to them and imitate them. Above all, let us correspond to Divine grace. May the Lord not pass by in vain! St. Paul says: "His grace was not useless for me" (1 Cor 15: 10 --BM p. 310)

From Father Tom: Very relevant thought. Do we ever examine ourselves on what we FAILED to do?? These are sins also and more likely than something we do deliberately wrong. Wake up, dear members! Reach out! You failed? Why worry? You TRIED!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr Candida M. 'Taraglione FSP (1972)--Maria Adelaide Antonion IAM (1973)--Sr. M. Purissima Accenas FSP (1981)--Fr. Jesus Fuente SSP (1986)--Fr. Patrick Pennisi SSP (1990)--Vera Stracciati HFI (1991)--Sr. M. Giuseppina Iezzoni FSP (1998)--Sr. M. Giovannina Gramaglia PD (2009)--Sr. M. Immaculada Garcia PD (2010)--Luigi Genova HFI (2010)

June 28, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, June 28
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Wis 1: 13-24
Ps 30: 2-13
2 Cor 8: 7-15
Mk 5: 21-43

In our apostolic work we move with the times, so as to be relevant to the people we deal with. And this we will be if we remain faithful to Peter. In every age, the Pope is head of the people and pastors. To be always with him means to be always up to date (SP Mar 1950)

From Father Tom: We are talking, of course, about WHAT we communicate, not how we share it: the Vatican is a point of orthodox reference, not a source of modern communications.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr  M. Tersina Dadone PD (1989)--Sr. M. Rachele Pasini FSP (1994)--Sr. M. Celeste Di Girolamo FSP (1994)--Sr. M. Celeste Di Girolamo FSP (1994)--Sr. M. Speranza Valenzuela FSP (1997)--Sr. Sira Borghetti FSP (2001)--Bro Matteo Toffani SSP (2003)

June 27, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, June 27
ST CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP,
DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
Gn 18: 1-15
(Ps)Lk 1: 46-55
Mt 8: 5-17

The name of St. Paul is always associated with that of St. Peter: two pillars of the Church: Peter, first in authority; Paul, first in work, and both working to build up the Church, both martyrs (BM 666)

From Father Tom: With which of these characteristics must we identify: Clearly with "working to build up the Church," e.g., the Institute. Take care that the Master doesn't have to ask you: when did you last reach out in some way to promote the Institute? You may not be as sinless as you think.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr Severina Pellerino FSP (1981)--Sr. Rosa Capozzoli FSP (1997)--Fr. Angelo Castellotto SSP (2006)--Fr. Felipe Del Valle SSP (2010)

June 26, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, June 26
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
Gn 17: 1, 9-22
Ps 128: 1-5
Mt 8: 1-4

St. Paul practiced poverty totally. He belonged to a well-to-do family but earned his bread by working. And the obedience that first he gave to the law and the Jewish priests, he gave later to Peter and the Church (FSP 56, p. 276).

From Father Tom: Well? This particular quote is useful for its second sentence, but the first refers to a specific situation: the Jewish one. As for the second, I think we are probably on the right side of the law!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Fr. Antonio Anania IJP (1988)--Sr. M. Angiola Pecorelli PD (1994)--Carmelo Caramazza HFI (2006)--Sr. Hilda Eva Breve SGBP (2007)--Conceta Arcione HFI (2009)--Bro Luigi Montanaro SSP (2010)--Ralph Dorsey Johnson (1991)

June 25, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, June 25
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
Gn 16: 1-16
Ps 106: 1-5
Mt 7: 21-29

Believe in God, not ourselves. Too often we attribute to ourselves what we do, not to God and expect to be thanked personally. Thanks are due to God alone (RSP p. 46).

From Father Tom: That does not seem to require comment--just practice.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Ancilla Viola FSP (1998)--Sr. Erminia Richelmi FSP (2002)--Sr. M. Bernardetta D'ANgelo PD (2002)--Fr. Enea Spinosa IJP (2007)--Julio Zicari HFI (2008)--Leda Di Tommaso HFI (2009)

June 24, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, June 24
THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST
Is 49: 1-6
Ps 139: 1-15
Acts 13: 22-26
Lk 1: 57-66, 80

St Paul, at first a fierce persecutor, became an ardent apostle. His conversion was miraculous, useful for the Church and total: involving his mind, heart and life (BM 664/665).

From Father Tom: Have you had a conversion? I certainly had. Paul puts it perfectly in 1 Tim 1: 12-17. Read his required passage frequently and gratefully.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Lorenzina Layog FSP (1991)--Sr. Ginetta Pisola SGBP (1997)--Fr. Ottavio Cauli IJP (2002)--Paola Ninivaggi IAM (2009)

June 23, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, June 23
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
Gn 13: 2. 5-18
Ps 15: 2-5
Mt 7: 6, 12-14

Lack of meditation is the reason so many souls stray and have not the right spirit (FSP 31, pp 92-93).

From Father Tom: The reference here may not be merely that some of us do not take time to reflect on where we are going and how to get there, where we are going and how to get there, but also that our temperament is too lazy or fickle to bother about anything but immediate gratification. Time is passing and we need to get our situation right as soon as possible.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Fr. Domenic Sparacio SSP (2001)--Sr. Luisa Zambotti FSP (2007)

June 22, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Monday, June 22
ST PAULINUS OF  NOLA, BISHOP;
STS JOHN FISHER, BISHOP AND
THOMAS MOORE, MARTYRS
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
Gn 12: 1-9
Ps 33: 12-22
Mt 7: 1-5

The spiritual master is to link charity with firmness and sincerity. Rather than allow himself to be led by the candidates' likes and dislikes, he is to guide them to high goals, decisively asking that they imitate St. Paul the Apostle (SP Jul-Aug 1953).

From Father Tom: OK...so, how do I rate?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Bro Bernardo Blasi SSP (1968)--Fr. Anselmo Vico SSP (183)--Fr. Aleandro Arlandi IJP (1988)--Vincenzo Inbrunnone HFI (2002)--Marie Halcomb (1984)

June 21, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, June 21
TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jb 38: 1-11
Ps 107: 23-31
2 Cor 5: 14-17
Mk 4: 35-41

Our teacher is just one, Jesus Christ. It is not the world. Our Father, St. Paul, followed Him with constant and total dedication until death (SP Feb 1950).

From Father Tom: "The world"? The meaning here is mostly the danger of abandoning religious practices not so much of wild dissipation, but any relaxation can lead us astray, so we continue quietly and persistently on the well-worn path.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Cleric Salvatore Murabito SSP (1936)--Fr. Federico Muzzarelli SSP (1956)--Fr. Giulio Molinari SSP (1965)--Fr. Michele Cazzulo SSP (1985)--Sr. M. Pierina Petrucci PD (1988)--Sr. Gioacchina Pasqualetti FSP (1980)--Fr. Vincenzo Siletti SSP (2000)--Ceil Ashman (2012)

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

Saturday, June 20
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
2 Cor 12: 1-10
Ps 34: 8-13
Mt 6: 24-34

A soul filled with God, without being aware of it, invisibly and with equal certainty, attracts grace and does good (APD 1947, 278).

From Father Tom: And we can say the same--in the opposite sense--of a soul filled with Satan? Possibly not, because the grace of God pursues us everywhere, but the thought is rather scary.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Agnesina Catone PD (1969)--Bro Gabriele Priori SSP (1996)--Msgr. Vittorio Ottaviani IJP (1998)--Sr. M. Evangeline Basc Cabello PD (2000)--Sr. M. Natalina Spada FSP (2003)--Providenza Dai Pre' FSP (2007)--Fr. Antonio Cerrone IJP (2009)--Matteo Pozzato HFI (2009)--Salvador Loera (1968)

June 19, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, June 19
ST ROMUALD, ABBOT
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
2 Cor 11: 18-30
Ps 34: 2-7
Mt 6: 19-23

In order to make progress, to fly on high, two wings are needed: humility and trust (FSP, p 36).

From Father Tom: Actually, there are several sets of "wings" besides these two: prayer and penance; faith and obedience; trust and commitment--just to name a few.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Filippina Badanelli FSP (1938)--Fr. Ettore Diamantini SSP (1981)--Deolinda Coelho Malheiro IAM (1984)--Sr. Filippina Maria Santella FSP (1989)--Alberto Tallevi HFI (1990)--Sr. Elisa Sulpizio FSP (1993)--Bro Tarcisio Monticone SSP (1994)--Sr. Marina Gobbo FSP (2002)--Sr. Marcelina Apdue FSP (2004)

June 18, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, June 18
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
2 Cor 11: 1-11
Ps 111: 1-8
Mt 6: 7-15

St. Paul is alien to narrow-mindless. The earth for him does not have importance; therefore, his prayer rises up, and has an effect in heaven, asking for holiness, the growth of the Gospel, knowledge and love of God (FSP 38, p. 633).

From Father Tom: What sort of prayer do I say...what sort of prayer do you say? First of all, it must rise from a serene heart and mind--no secondary aims or secret plans. Next, it must rise from a life striving to be better. Finally, it must be first the desires and will of God, not our desires and wills.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Maria Fresco FSP (1992)--Sr. Tersina Veglio FSP (1999)--Sr. M. Bibiana Ravina PD (1999)--Sr. M. Egidia Vitale FSP (2000)--Bro Giuseppe Epaminonda SSO (SSP) (2003)--Adele Cocchieri HFI (2008)--Florence Candela (1934)

June 17, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, June 17
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
2 Cor 9: 6-11
Ps 112: 1-9
Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18

Vatican 2 was truly an ecumenical Council and indeed for the 2,500 Council Fathers it could have been called a Council of humanity due to the vision of the great problems it dealt with (SP Dec 1965).

From Father Tom: That was certainly the intent, but the unseen observer at every session was Satan. He made no speeches but he doubtless refined his tactics and the results are sadly visible.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Andreina Messa PD (1988)--Sr. Corradina Mariotti FSP (1995)--Sr. M. Esdra Bianchi FSP (1999)--Fr. Carlo Bagatta SSP (2006)--Hugho Carlos Barradas HFI (2006)--Gaetano Butera HFI (2007)--Sr. Anna Maria De Simone FSO (2009)--George Mosebarger (1988)--Justina Quinto (1969)

June 16, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, June 16
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
2 Cor 8: 1-9
Ps 146: 2-9
Mt 5: 43-43

The world has need of a new, long and profound evangelization. The work is immense and we need proportionate means and souls fired by the faith (La Primavera Paolina)

From Father Tom: So let's start to warm up for action...not burn with frustration that "nobody is concerned."

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Lina Zoppi FSP (1985)--Sr. M. Olga Ambrosi FSP (1997)--Sr. Beniamina M. Miletta FSP (2001)--Teresa Ceppa HFI (2006)--Sr. Beatrice Censi SGBP (2007)--Sr. M. Giuliana Dalese FSP (2009)--Sr. Faust(i)na Giaretta Parodi FSP (2010)--Kay Immekus (2008)

June 15, 2015 With Blessed James Alberione and with Father Tom

Monday, June 15
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
2 Cor 6: 1-10
Ps 98: 1-4
Mt 5: 38-42

To the Lord the heartfelt Deo gratias of the whole Congregation (Ven. Thecla Merlo--Viporto nel cuore).

From Father Tom: And so say all of us!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Luigina Nizzardi FSP (1986)--Fr. Pietro Ciccioli IJP (1988)--Sr. Giulia Culasso FSP (1992)--Sr. M. Fausta Bossi FSP (1994)--Sr. M. Sebastina Gallinaro PD (1996)--Bro Luca speranza SSP (1998)--Fr. Corrado Santi SSP (1999)--Edward McParland (2005)

Devotion to the Sacred Heart After 50 - Catholic Books | Pauline Books and Media | Daughters of St. Paul

Devotion to the Sacred Heart After 50 - Catholic Books | Pauline Books and Media | Daughters of St. Paul

June 14, 2015 With Blessed Father James Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, June 14
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Ez 17: 22-24
Ps 92: 2-3, 13-16
2 Cor 5: 6-10
Mk 4: 26-34

The heart beats of the heart are especially four: compassion (suffering with), dedication (emphasis on gift), and friendliness.

From Father Tom: How many do I have? And you?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Ven. Canon Francesco Chiesa (1946)--Fr. Mario Gandolfi, SSP (1997)--Albina Furfaro HFI (2004)--Sr. Sebastiana Careglio FSP --Generoso Tarlit (2003)--Anna Menella (2006).

June 13, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, June 13
THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED
VIRGIN MARY
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA, PRIEST, DOCTOR
OF THE CHURCH
2 Cor 5: 14-21
Ps 103: 1-4, 9-12
Mt 5: 33-37

The most pure heart of Mary was the most apostolic heart after that of Jesus.

From Father Tom: As the Mother of God and as a human being totally free from sin, Our Lady's whole powers--not just her heart--were oriented toward the glory of God but...in silence and humility. That seems to ope doors also for me and you.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Bonifacia Del Bene PD (1960)--Sr. M. Teresa Raffa PD (1984)--Fr. Leonardo Minervini IJP (1985)---Sr. M. Vittoria Pigato FSP (1988)--Sr. M. Giovanna Rondinelli (1990)--Sr. Luiza Yamada FSP (1995)--Sr. Immacolatina Turrina FSP (2995)--Sr. M. Lourdes Dalle Molle SGBP (2006)--Steve Candela (1918)--David Slovacek (2003)--Dorthy Linebarger (2010)

June 12, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, June 12
THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
ORDINARY WEEKDAY

Hos 11: 1-9
(Ps) Is 12: 2-6
Eph 3: 8-19
Jn 19" 31-37

Would that peace reign, that hunger be alleviated, that all social classes be enlightened and guided on the right way! The presence of Jesus Christ was felt in the Council, the voice of the Holy was heard. It could even be defined as the Council of Universal Love, or the Council of the Heart of Jesus Christ (SP Dec 1965).

From Father Tom: That was at the time. Since then the wild winds of change have undone much of the Council's wise decisions; the air is full of calls for new thinking and new thinking and new approaches; the media are running the world and the depths of St. Peter's are silent except for the tourists.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Elsa de Jesus Martin IAM (1980)--Diega Augello I AM (1993)--Sr. Magherita M. Corini FSP (1997)--Sr. M. vincenza Ferrero PD (1998)--Sr. Alessia Gianotti FSP (2001)

Make Me Rain

MAKE ME RAIN

I am only a spark; make me a fire,

I am only a string; make me a lyre.

I am only a drop; make me a fountain.

I am only an ant hill; make me a mountain.

I am only a feather; make me a wing.

I am only a serf; make me a king.

I am only a link; make me a chain.

I am only a sprinkle; make me a rain.

~May 2015 Concord 

June 11, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, June 11
ST BARNABAS , APOSTLE
ORDINARY WEEKDAY

Acts 11: 21-26; 13: 1-3
Ps 98: 1-6
Mt 5: 20-26

Let us give the great treasures we have in our hearts: faith, hope the peace of God. For the world, the heart of St. Paul is again necessary (RdA, 130).

From Father Tom: Are we possessed of the heart of Paul-an incessant desire to promote the Institute--or are we waiting for "someone else" to take some step? Beware of turning the Institute into a Prayer Group but instead always have promotion pieces to be given to likely people--forget about the parish book rack.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Felicita Dogliai FSP (1937)--Sr. M. Lorenzina Aristi FSP (1985)--Sr. M. Rosa Savioli PD (1998)--Sr. M. Rosaria Paolicelli FSP (2009)--Sr. M. Concetta Dall'Inga FSP (2010)--Sr. M. Bernarda Potrich FSP (2011)

June 10, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, June 10
ORDINARY WEEKDAY

2 Cor 3: 4-11
Ps 99: 5-9
Mt 5: 17-19

St. Paul the Apostle appears before us as the great teacher of the Gentiles, as the one who adapted the word of Jesus, the Gospel, to his day (FSP 56, 273)

From Father Tom: And how are we, Gentiles, responding to his efforts--for example, following closely the re-run of the series on his life, begun last September.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Celeste Falletti PD (1980_-Sr. M. Giovanna Zannoni PD (1996)--Sr. M. Teresa Orgas FSP (2000)--Sr. Casimira Golin FSP (2002)--Sr. Mary Grace Lopes PD (2008)--Sr. M. Gabriella Camielli FSP (2009)--Sr. Elisea Scarpa FSP (2010)

June 9, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, June 9
ST EPHREM, DEACON, DOCTOR OF THE
CHURCH
ORDINARY WEEKDAY

2 Cor 1: 18-22
Ps 119: 129-135
Mt 5: 13-16

After the Council the Fathers have felt themselves more united and strong, more persuaded that they are living, operative and responsible members, the horizon over all humanity has widened (SP Dec 1965).

From Father Tom: This comment seems to refer to the Bishops' feeling that they could direct events in their own Diocese without having to refer everything to Rome. In fact this feeling was only partly correct but under the current Pope, it is more likely to become a reality.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Emanuella Marini FSP (1934)--Anna Candileno IAM (1985)--Sr. Maria Delpiano FSP (1987)--Sr. M. Arcangela Severino FSP (1995)--Cosima Capoccia HFI (2002)--Emma Atzori IAM (2003)--Sr. Cecilia Virano FSP (2007)--Sr. M. Natalina Sanson FSP (2009)

June 8, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Toom

Monday, June 8
ORDINARY WEEKDAY

2 Cor 1: 1-7
Ps 34: 2-9
Mt 5: 1-12

St. Peter and St. Paul worked together, although each one had a particular mission to carry out (SP Dec 1966).

From Father Tom: Well yes, but also no. We recall that Peter was appointed head of the Apostles but he took some time to grasp that converts to the new religion would not have first to become Jews and then Christians.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Margherita Caporaletti FSP (1948)--Sr. M. Agostina Pili FSP (1978)--Sr. M. Agata Bernardini FSP (1983)--Sr. M. Teresa Ragusa SGBP (2001)--Sr. M. Carmine Castellana FSP (2005)--Fr. Antonio Speciale SSP (2011)

June 7, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Sunday, June 7
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH-

THE DIVINE MASTER, WAY, TRUTH AND LIFE
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF 
CHRIST (Corpus Christi)

Ex 24: 3-8
Ps 116: 12-18
Heb 9: 11-15
Mk 14: 12-26

The center of the liturgy is in the Eucharist as Real Presence, Mass, Communion. Everything, even Confession must lead to Jesus-Host (BM p. 521)

From Father Tom: Let us cultivate the respectful practice--not followed in the official Agenda--of capitalizing these great realities. Don't we feel they need all the respect we can give them?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Albertina Gemin PD (1977)--Maria Bianchini HFI (1983)--Sr. Cecilia Andorno AP (1999)--Mary Jane Leahy (2006)--John Palm (2008)

June 6, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Saturday, June 6
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH-

MARY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES
ST NORBERT, BISHOP; 
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

ORDINARY WEEKDAY

Tb 12: 1, 5-20

(Ps) Tb 13: 2-8

Mk 12: 38-44

The real presence of Jesus in the tabernacle is the fruit of the Virgin Mary. To bring to the world this fruit of life, we must be very devoted to Mary and united to her (APD 1947, 231).

From Father Tom: That seems obvious but what is the reality of Mary in my life and yours? Frequent short prayer? One or more Rosaries? The "Memorare" ("Remember, O most tender Virgin Mary..." The Angelus (3 times daily, ideally), etc.?

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Elenora Baldi FSP (1991)--Fr. Paolo Della Monica IJP (1995)--Chiarina Ferretti IAM (2000)--Luigi Spallanzani IP (2007)--Emilia Roberti HFI (2009)--Angelina Candela (1946)--Violet McGready (1985)--Katherine Netto (2001)--Basilia Velasco Asprec (1993)

June 5, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Friday, June 5
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH-

THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
ST BONIFACE, BISHOP, MARTYR

ORDINARY WEEKDAY

Tb 11: 5-17

Ps 146: 1-10

Mk 12: 35-37

Like St. Paul, we too must apply the Gospel to our times and give it to today's world, employing the means that progress presents to us, means capable of transmitting the thought and the teaching of Jesus Christ (FSP 54-pp 224-225).. 

From Father Tom: No problem at this level--at least we try to use modern media...but, backing up this use with prayer. Are we foolishly expecting the Sister Disciples to pray for our work--and finding in eternity that they have done the preaching, not us!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Nazarena Morando FSP (1984)--Fr. Franco Testi SSP (1991)--Sr. M. Messenzia Ianucci PD (1992)--Sr. Matelda Maruina FSP (1995)--Bro Bernardino Fuffoli SSP (1995)--Fr. Imerio Moscardo SSP (2007)--Rosa D'Agostino HFI (2008)--Sr. M. Pauline Mendes PD (2010)

June 4, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Thursday, June 4
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH-

GUARDIAN ANGELS

ORDINARY WEEKDAY

Tb 6: 10-11; 7: 1-17

Ps 128: 1-5

Mk 12: 28-34

St. Paul's great love for souls is expressed by the phrase "caritas Christi urget nos"--the love of Christ impels us. This love drives him to make himself all for all. He felt the needs of everybody, the joys of everybody and he shows it in his letters (RSP p. 274). 

From Father Tom: The explanation? Very simple! Like all the Saints, from the moment he felt Christ's infinite love...he went overboard in his burning reaction to it. If only we could do this!

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Immacolata Arioni FSP (1969)--Michela Cabiddu HFI (1976)--Fr. Tomas Climaco SSP (1997)--Sr. M. Rosa Cappelletti FSP (2000)--Gabriella Bruno HFI (2011)--Barbara Endress (1982)

June 3, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Wednesday, June 3
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH-

ST JOSEPH

ST CHARLES LWANGA AND 

COMPANIONS

Tb 2: 9-14

Ps 112: 1-9

Mk 12: 13-17

There were no condemnations in Vatican Council 2, no dogmatic definitions, no divisions or rancor--the Church showed herself a mother to whom her children are united, whose members are more nourished and more open is the way to salvation to those who have gone astray or are still enveloped by darkness (SP Dec 1965)

From Father Tom: In fact everything went beautifully..at the Council, in the vast spaces of St. Peter's... but Satan was at all the sessions and no sooner had the closure come in December '65, than he began to stir up doubts or, perhaps more often, hasty and unwarranted changes in the liturgy

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. Valeria Onesi FSP (1944)--Sr. Alfonsina Coraglia FSP (1986)--Sr. M. Leonia Molteni FSP (2008)--Sr. M. Rosalba Barbieri FSP (2009)--Sr. M. Adeodata Noguchi FSP (2011)--Simon Quinto (1948)--Ed Mahoney--May Stevens (no dates)

June 2, 2015 With Blessed Father Alberione and With Father Tom

Tuesday, June 2

FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH-
THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
STS. MARCELLINUS AND PETER,
MARTYRS 
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
Tb 2: 9-14
Ps 112: 1-9
Mk 12: 13-17

MONTHLY INTENTION

Suffer with those who suffer, be joyful with those who are joyful. Suffer, especially when the Church suffers, be joyful when she is joyful. To live in a union of mind, will and heart, with the Pope means to take part in the universality of his concerns (SP Nov 1953).

From Father Tom: Fr. Alberione was always scrupulously faithful to the Holy Father in all the steps he took--and so we are not surprised at his success.

Please Pray for Our Deceased:  Sr. M. Eufrosina Luzzi PD (1945)--Fr. Basilio Enrici SSP (2955)--Sr. Luciana Negro (1972)--Sr. M. Carmine Lancellotti FSP (1976)--Fr. Pasquale M. Di Filippo IJP (1995)--Sr. M Assunta Asolan PD (1999)--Fr. Fedele Pasquero SSP (2001)--Sr. Gemma nazzari SGBP (2002)--Sr. Giovannina Boffa FSP (2004)--Fr. Alfonso Tisi IJP (2005)--Sr. M. Adelaide Carandina FSP (2011)--Barbara Ann Endress (1982).