The Pope’s Monthly Intentions
for November 2025
For the prevention of suicide
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
All Souls Day
A student wrote an essay about the person he most admired and he chose his grandfather, although he had never met him. His grandfather had struggled to raise not only his family, but also the families of two of his army buddies who had died in World War I. The sacrifices and efforts of his grandfather made a big difference in the lives of 13 children, all of whom considered him to be their dad. It was an inspiring story that made the student want to help others and emulate his hero.
The Feast of All Souls recalls the stories of those who have gone before us in faith. Often it was their prayers, sacrifices and hard work that established our parishes, built our schools and moved our faith into the mainstream of American life. Many are unnamed and unknown, but nonetheless their contributions made a difference. Their witness feeds our faith, handing on the Gospel from one generation to the next.
When you pray for the Holy Souls today, offer a prayer of thanks for them. Ask the Lord to grant them eternal life and peace.
But also honor their work and their memory by taking your turn and doing your part for those who will follow you.
~James Gaffney © Pilot Bulletins
The Nineteenth Annotation of the Spiritual Exercises
(11/19-4/22)
The Nineteenth Annotation Retreat of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of
Loyola,
An Invitation to Meet Christ in Prayer, arranged by Fr. John Sassani & Mary Ann
McLaughlin is being offered in a group setting for Catholic adults.
The number of participants will be limited.
These Spiritual Exercises extend over the course of twenty-three weeks and are loosely
aligned with the liturgical year.
The group will use the ZOOM Format to meet weekly, on line, from 10am to 12 noon
starting on Wednesday November 19, 2025 through Wednesday April 22, 2026.
Mary Ann McLaughlin and Deacon Dan Burns will direct the Spiritual Exercises.
For further information please call Mary Ann at 617-686-2287 or
email:maryannmclaughlin2@aol.com