Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop
November 4, 2024

Today’s Readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110424.cfm

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Brothers and sisters:
If there is any encouragement in Christ,
any solace in love,
any participation in the Spirit,
any compassion and mercy,
complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love,
united in heart, thinking one thing.
Philippians 2:1-2

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In our readings today, both Paul and Jesus advise believers on how to live in rhythm with the Gospel. When we love, support, invite, forgive, and encourage one another’s faith, we will find true joy.

Today, in God’s Lavish Mercy:
We ask for the strength and insight to love as Jesus loves. It’s not easy because people can be deadly dull. We can be deadly dull. But if we strengthen our hearts on the heart of the Gospel, we will learn to truly love.

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Poetry: from Winnie the Pooh – A.A.Milne

“Today was a Difficult Day,” said Pooh.
There was a pause.
“Do you want to talk about it?” asked Piglet.
“No,” said Pooh after a bit. “No, I don’t think I do.”

“That’s okay,” said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.
“What are you doing?” asked Pooh.
“Nothing, really,” said Piglet. “Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite
often don’t feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.
“But goodness,” continued Piglet, “Difficult Days are so much easier when you
know you’ve got someone there for you. And I’ll always be here for you, Pooh.”

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the
solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs…he thought
that his best friend had never been more right.”

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Music: Two songs today:

You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King

Philippans Hymn – John Michael Talbot