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We will not soon forget this Election Day, conducted in the midst of a pandemic. It’s a great day to pray and fast AND to remember that our God is in charge, no matter what! If you’re headed to the polls later today, consider reflecting on this conscience formation handout from the USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/parishes-and-schools/upload/Conscience-Formation-bulletin-insert.pdf

How many cups of coffee have you needed to get you through this strange year? While you’re thinking of that, make a guess as to which pope tried coffee and was so impressed he refused to ban its sale in Europe. (Some people thought it was dangerous and wanted an embargo.) The correct answer is

Can we pray for your beloved dead today? Just leave a short note in the comments. We will pray for them at Mass today.

St. Ignatius of Loyola is so wise: “In time of desolation never make a change; but be firm and constant in the resolutions and determination in which one was the day preceding such desolation.” Have patience and faith, and God will see you through this dark time.

We wish you a blessed Solemnity of All Saints today. All you holy men and women, pray for us!

As an added bonus, we get an extra hour tomorrow! How will you spend your time?

May God bless all our little ones tonight, and we’ll see you at Mass tomorrow, either in person or livestreamed!

The greatest comfort in the world is the sure knowledge that from the beginning, God made you for this time. Right here, right now, through grace, you can be a saint.

For more on the power of the Cross and Jesus’ victory over sin and death, read Pope Francis’ words from April: https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2020/04/on-the-cross-gods-loving-nature-is-revealed-pope-says/

This is a simple twist on those who put out a bucket and sign when they are away from home on Halloween. Assure trick or treaters of your prayers and let God do the rest.