October 25, 2025
Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time
Almighty, ever-living God, our source of power and inspiration, give us strength and joy in serving you as followers of Christ, He who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Thought from the Saints
"Many live like angels in the midst of the world. Why not you?"
— St. Josemaria Escriva
Daily Scripture Verse
"Moreover I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for he has appointed a time for every matter, and for every work."
Ecclesiastes 3:16-17
Daily Meditation
"Many beginners, delighting in the sweetness and joy of their spiritual occupations, strive after spiritual sweetness rather than after purity and discretion, which is that which God regards and accepts in the whole course of the spiritual way. For this reason, over and above their imperfection in seeking after sweetness in devotion, that spirit of gluttony, which has taken possession of them, forces them to overstep the limits of moderation, within which virtue is acquired and consists. . . Inasmuch then as all extremes are vicious, and as in this course of conduct men follow their own will, the consequences are that they grow in vice and not in virtue; at least they minister to their spiritual gluttony and pride, for they do not walk in the way of obedience."
— St. John of the Cross
Day by Day with Mary, the Mother of God
We can never sufficiently recommend the saying of the rosary, not simply with the lips but with the attention of the soul to the divine truths with a heart filled with love and gratitude.
Pope St. John XXIII
A Prayer from Notre Dame University
Rev. Matthew Kuczora, C.S.C.
Our sinful actions, words and omissions make us like barren trees. They deserve harsh consequences. And yet, you, Jesus, offer us hope and healing, a hand of reconciliation and restored relationship. Your love for us must be incredibly great because you never tire of forgiving us. Help us to appreciate that forgiveness, not taking it for granted, but not shying away from it either. Thank you for your patience with our weakness and your healing forgiveness of our sins. Amen.
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