Leaves and Pumpkins
In today’s Gospel, Bartimaeus received his sight. Take in the beautiful sights of Michigan by packing the family car and taking a scenic drive to see the fall colors. You don’t have to go far to see majestic trees in their splendor. On your way back, stop by a local farm or market to pick your own pumpkins and stock up on gourds and squash for crafts and cooking.
Litany of the Saints
In the Christian tradition, Halloween is really All Hallows’ Eve, which is the eve of All Saints’ Day. Pray for the intercession of all these holy men and women with this personalized Litany of the Saints. Include important saints to your family. This could include family member’s names, Confirmation names, as well as saints associated with hobbies or specific situations facing your family today. Select one person to lead or rotate leaders. The responses are in bold.
Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Ste. Anne, pray for us.
St. Joachim, pray for us.
St. John the Baptist, pray for us.
(You can include the saints important to your family here.)
All you Holy Angels and Archangels, pray for us.
All you Holy Apostles and Evangelists, pray for us.
All you Holy Disciples of the Lord, pray for us.
All you Holy Innocents, pray for us.
All you Holy Martyrs, pray for us.
All you Holy Bishops and Confessors, pray for us.
All you Holy Doctors, pray for us.
All you Holy Priests and Levites, pray for us.
All you Holy Monks and Hermits, pray for us.
All you Holy Virgins and Widows, pray for us.
All you Holy Saints of God, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Amen.
On November 1, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the All Saints. It is a Holy Day of Obligation and requires us to attend Mass.
Practice
the virtue of temperance by limiting how much candy or sweets you eat this week.
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