Dear Parish Family, Each year on November 2nd, the Church pauses to celebrate the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, more commonly known as All Souls Day. It follows immediately after All Saints Day—and together, these two feasts remind us of a beautiful truth at the heart of our faith: that we are all united in the Communion of Saints—the Church on earth, the souls being purified in Purgatory, and the saints in Heaven.

Dear Brothers & Sisters, One of the greatest challenges in the spiritual life is finding the courage to come before God just as we are. So often, we think we must have everything together before approaching Him — that we need to fix our mistakes, hide our flaws, or somehow “earn” His love. But today’s Gospel reminds us that God’s mercy is not for those who appear perfect, but for those who are humble enough to come before Him with open hearts.

Dear Friends, In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a widow who keeps coming to a judge, pleading for justice. She doesn’t give up, even when she’s ignored. And in the end, because of her persistence, the judge finally responds. Jesus shares this story “To show the necessity for us to pray always without becoming weary.” It’s an important reminder for us all: God does not always answer our prayers immediately. He allows us to experience moments of silence, delay, and even suffering — not because He is absent, but because He is doing something deeper within us.

Dear Friends in Christ, Today’s Gospel begins on the dusty road between Galilee and Samaria, where Jesus encounters ten lepers. They are desperate, isolated, and cut off from their families and communities. They cry out to Him with one simple plea: “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” These ten men begin where all true faith begins — with need. They know they cannot heal themselves; they know they need help.