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Catechism Meditation
Posted on November 1, 2024
Communion with the dead. “In full consciousness of this communion of the whole Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, the Church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian religion, has honored with great respect the memory of the dead; and ‘because it is a holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins’ she offers her suffrages for them.” Our prayer for them is capable not only of helping them, but also of making their intercession for us effective. ―No. 958
Saint of the Month
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini – Virgin (1850-1917)
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, was an Italian-American Roman Catholic nun and teacher. She is the first naturalized citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. Throughout her life, Mother Cabrini faced numerous challenges and obstacles. Yet, she never wavered in her faith and determination. Her unwavering belief in the power of God’s strength fueled her actions and gave her the resilience to overcome any setback.
The Holy Souls
November is a time of reflection and remembrance.
In the heart of autumn, as the leaves turn to vibrant shades of red and gold, a solemn and sacred season begins in the Catholic calendar: the Month of the Holy Souls. Every November offers us a time of deep reflection, prayer and remembrance for the faithful. It is a period when we can come together to honor and pray for the souls of the departed, particularly those who may still be in purgatory, awaiting their entry into the eternal glory of heaven.
