Joe Tobin

On this All Hallows Eve, let’s pray for an end to the evils caused by violence and war. May we receive genuine healing and hope in these troubled times. Mary, Mater de Perpetuo Succursu, pray for us.

Stay close to us, Loving Mother, in these troubled times. Guide us to safe harbors when we are lost and afraid. Comfort us when our hearts are consumed with grief, and show us the way to lasting peace and joy in your Son, Jesus.

“I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you, praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the Gospel from the first day until now” (Phil 1:1–11). Thanks be to God for all of you who are coresponsible partners for the Gospel.

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. Help us to turn to you when our hearts are troubled.

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“Put on the armor of God, that you may be able, ­having done everything, to hold your ground” (Eph 6:10–20). Let’s speak the truth with love even when it’s awkward and uncomfortable.

Mary most holy, we entrust to your loving care the poor and vulnerable. Help us to remember them in this time of crisis, to pray for them and to help them any way we can, confident that God’s love keeps us strong.

Saints Simon and Jude, apostles and martyrs, pray for us. Inspire us to proclaim the Gospel with confidence and joy to all members of God’s family.

Queen of the Apostles, inspire all who hold positions of co-responsibility in our Church. May we be servant leaders who reject clericalism and every form of selfishness in our pastoral care for the People of God.

“To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God? It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch of dough was leavened” (Lk 13:21). The Reign of God rises slowly, but surely, in our hearts and in our world.

Blessed are you, Mary of Nazareth. Your humble birth was an occasion for great rejoicing. Through you, the world has received its Redeemer and all of creation has been reborn!

“Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face” (Ps 105). Rejoice in the Lord always!

Mary, Health of the Sick, help us to reach out to those who are vulnerable by our prayers and by our support for the work of Catholic Charities, Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Healthcare and other ministries. Intercede for all who are suffering from any illness or disability.

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (cf. Mt 22:34–40).

Loving Mother, teach us to love unselfishly and to serve one another, especially those who are most in need of our loving care.

Today we honor St. Anthony Mary Claret who founded the Claretians for the work of evangelization. May his missionary spirit, and his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, inspire us to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations and peoples.

Mary, Mother of the Church, may we always look to you to inspire us with the courage, serenity and wisdom that comes from acceptance of God’s will for us.

There is one Body, one Lord, one faith, one ­baptism. Let’s live together in unity and peace “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love” (cf. Eph 4:1–6). Saint John of Capistrano, pray for us.

Mother of Mercy, pray for us. Help us to confess our sins and seek forgiveness through the healing grace of your Son.